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The national   football team of Afghanistan proved beyond any reasonable   doubt that they are the new face of South Asia. They derailed six time champions India   to lift the South Asian Federation Football Championship (SAFFC) that concluded in Kathmandu   recently. The Afghans   put   on a sterling performance and truly deserved the trophy. The winners   only   in their second SAFFC appearance showed to everyone what   they are capable of. One thing is certain; they have progressed by leaps and bounds, over the course of a few years. Their strong show comes as   a big surprise, considering the fact that it is one of the most war ravaged nations in the world. As expected, the sport   sector   in   Afghanistan   has been   badly hit   by   the   war and it is   worse off than Nepal in terms of   sports infrastructure and facilities. Yet, Afghan athletes   have   displayed unbelievable resolve and   fortitude   in the face   of adversity. What   amazes   m

A  fiercely  partisan   crowd  of about 25,000 plus  were left shell -shocked,  following   Team Nepal’s   dramatic  and  painful   exit  from the South Asian Federation Football Championship  in Kathmandu. Dejected home supporters were in   stunned   disbelief   at what they   witnessed. They had thronged   the stadium with high hopes and expectations. It was suppose to be a night of wild   jubilations and celebrations, instead   an eerie   atmosphere   of sadness and gloom hung over Dasarath Rangashala at the end of play. I felt/ feel   so   sorry   for   local fans. They packed the stadium for every home game and rallied around the team until the end. Their   support was simply incredible and overwhelming and meant a lot   to the team. I am pretty sure they will hold onto the passion for their team regardless of the outcome or no matter what. Coach Stefanwoski boys   were so close, yet so far. They gave their best,   put in a hard day’s work and were fast