The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Afghanistan national football team have advanced to the final of the Jubilee Diamond four-nation tournament after benefiting from a draw between the Maldives and Bangladesh.
Afghanistan, who earlier defeated the Maldives and held Bangladesh to a draw, secured four points to finish second in the standings, earning a place among the tournament’s top two teams and advancing to the final.
The Afghan side is scheduled to face Pakistan national football team in Wednesday’s final, marking a rematch against a team that also secured its spot after strong performances during the group stage.
The tournament, organized as a series of friendly matches, aims to promote football development while strengthening sporting ties among participating nations. It features the national teams of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and host nation Maldives.
Played in a league format, each team competes against all others, with the top two teams in the standings progressing to the final based on points. The competition is seen as an important opportunity for preparation between major tournaments, allowing teams to test strategies and evaluate new players.
