2018 Afghan Premier League Explained

Competition:Afghan Premier League
Season:2018
Dates:7 October – 25 October
Winners:Toofaan Harirod (2nd title)
Matches:15
Total Goals:37
Best Player:Yar Mohammad Zakarkhel (Toofaan Harirod)
League Topscorer:Yar Mohammad Zakarkhel
Best Goalkeeper:Shakib Haidari (2 clean sheets)
Biggest Home Win:Toofaan Harirod 4–0 De Abasin Sape
(23 October 2018)
Biggest Away Win:De Maiwand Atalan 0–3 Toofaan Harirod
(12 October 2018)
Highest Scoring:De Spin Ghar Bazan 2–3 De Abasin Sape
(9 October 2018)
Longest Wins:5 games
Toofaan Harirod
Longest Unbeaten:5 games
Toofaan Harirod
Longest Winless:3 games
De Spin Ghar Bazan
Mawjhai Amu
Oqaban Hindukush
Longest Losses:3 games
Oqaban Hindukush
Prevseason:2017
Nextseason:2019
Updated:25 October 2019

The 2018 Afghan Premier League is the seventh season of Afghan Premier League, the Afghan league for association football clubs established in 2012. The season was initially postponed due to lack of funding,[1] but was revived after new sponsors were secured.

The season began on the 7th October, 2018.[2] 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.[3] [4]

Teams

The following eight teams, which represent the country's eight main regions, participated in the 2018 Afghan Premier League.

Group stage

The draw for the group stage was held on 1 October 2018.

Group B

Notes and References

  1. Web site: APL Forced To Postpone 2018 Tournament Due To Lack Of Funds. Tolo News. 12 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Shaheen Asmayee faces Mawjhai Amu.
  3. Web site: APL 2018 Tournament Set To Kick Off Next Week. Tolo News. 1 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Rahmani Foundation Steps In As Key Sponsor For APL. Tolo News. 4 October 2018.