KABUL (SW): Afghanistan would hold two preparation camps for the forthcoming South Asian Football Federation Cup to be hosted in India next month.<\/p>\n
According to the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), a training camp would be held in the capital Kabul 8 to 12 December before embarking for another camp in Qatar on December 20. A number of Afghans residing abroad are expected to participate in the camp held in this Gulf state.<\/p>\n
Afghanistan’s Croatian-born German coach, Petar Segrt has asked the AFF to arrange a friendly match for the national team in a bid to prepare for the mega event. The AFF however, has so far not confirmed any friendly match before the SAFFF.<\/p>\n
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The Suzuki South Asian Football Federation Cup (SAFF) would kick-off in Kerala, India on 24 December. Afghanistan would defend its title in this tournament that would also feature India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.<\/p>\n
The defending champion would play its first match of the tournament on December 24 against Bhuttan and on December 28 against Maldives.<\/p>\n
All of the matches would commence at 6pm Afghanistan time. The SAFF champion side would be awarded $ 50, 000 while the runner-up would earn $ 25, 000.<\/p>\n
ENDS<\/p>\n
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