The Afghanistan national football team will face Bangladesh in its second match of the Maldives International Four-Nation “Golden Jubilee” Tournament on Thursday, June 5.
According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. Kabul time in Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
The team, coached by José Antonio Nogueira, began the tournament on a winning note, securing a 1–0 victory over hosts Maldives in their opening fixture.
In that match, Roman Faizi scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, earning Afghanistan a valuable three points.
Following the victory, Afghanistan sits atop the tournament standings and will be aiming for another positive result against Bangladesh to strengthen its chances of reaching the final.
The Golden Jubilee Tournament is being held in the Maldives from June 1 to June 10 and features the national teams of Afghanistan, Maldives, and Pakistan, alongside Bangladesh’s Under-23 side.
After their encounter with Bangladesh, Afghanistan will play its third and final group-stage match against Pakistan on June 7.
Should the team maintain its strong form and continue securing positive results, Afghanistan will remain one of the leading contenders for a place in the tournament final.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
