The 2018 Afghan Premier League is the seventh season of
Afghan Premier League
The Afghan Premier League, also known as Rahmani Foundation Afghan Premier League for sponsorship reasons, was a professional men's association football, football league run by the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF). It was the country's prima ...
, the
Afghan
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league for
association football
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clubs established in 2012. The season was initially postponed due to lack of funding, but was revived after new sponsors were secured.
The season began on the 7th October, 2018.
Shaheen Asmayee were the two-time defending champions and reached the final of the 2018 Afghan Premier League.
Toofaan Harirod became the champions for the second time in their history by winning the final during extra time, 1–0.
Teams
The following eight teams, which represent the country's eight main regions, participated in the 2018 Afghan Premier League.
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De Abasin Sape
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De Maiwand Atalan
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De Spin Ghar Bazan
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Mawjhal Amu
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Oqaban Hindukush
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Shaheen Asmayee
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Simorgh Alborz
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Toofaan Harirod
Group stage
The draw for the group stage was held on 1 October 2018.
Group A
Group B
Semi finals
Final
References
External links
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Afghan Premier League seasons
Afghanistan
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2018 in Afghan football