Afghanistan national under-23 football team

The Afghanistan national under-23 football team also known as (Olympic Team or Afghanistan U-23) represents Afghanistan in international football competitions in under-23 international football tournaments and Asian Games.

History
Football is one of the most popular sports in the country. At present, Afghanistan has a low level of participation in football due to lack of funds and security problems inside the country. The team won Silver in 2010 South Asian Games, the first time Afghanistan reached the final of the tournaments. Balal Arezou of Afghanistan was named one of the most valuable player of the tournament.

Results and Fixtures 2023-2030
* Afghanistan score always listed first

2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualification The Group E in 🇺🇿 uzbekistan

2022/2023 Asian Games In 🇨🇳 china Group C

Coaching History
1., Mir Ali Asghar Akbarzada (2002-2004)

2., Abdul Rasul Rasekh (2004-2006)

3. ? (2006-2007)

4. 🇰🇷 Sung Jea-Lee (2007-2010)

5., Elyas Manochehr (2010-2014)

6., Khoda Dad Zahir (2014-2015)

7. 🇮🇷 Hosein Saleh (2015-2017)

8., Elyas Manochehr (2017-2018)

9., Mujtaba Faiz (2018-2023)

10. Abdullah Almutairi (2023-16.10.2023)

11. TBD

Summer Olympic Games
Young teams were favoured by FIFA and the IOC, and since 1992, male competitors must be under 23 years old, with three over-23 players allowed per squad.

Notable players

 * Israfeel Kohistani
 * Balal Arezou
 * Faisal Sakhizada
 * Waheed Nadeem