The Afghan Premier League (APL) also known as Roshan Afghan Premier League is Afghanistan's first national association football league.The league was first played out in 2012 and consisted of eight teams, each representing one region in Afghanistan. Two seasons have been played so far, with the first Toofan Harirod F.C winning the title in 2012, and the second season; Shaheen Asmayee F.C. winning it in 2013. Before the founding of the Afghan Premier League, the Kabul Premier League had been considered the nation's top league. The third season of the Afghan Premier League, sees Shaheen Asmayee F.C as the defending champions. The 2014 Afghan Premier League season began officially on the 28th of August, 2014. In the third season of the Afghan Premier League, Shaheen Asmayee F.C. defeated Oqaban Hindukush F.C.3-2 goals after extra time, to become Champions ofthe 2014 Afghan Premier League for the second time in a row. Its the first time in the history of the league, in which a team have become back to back champions.
Teams 2014:
- Shaheen Asmayee F.C. (Falcon of Asmayee), Greater Kabul Region.
- Toofaan Harirod F.C. (Harirood Storm), Western region.
- Simorgh Alborz F.C. (Alborz Phoenix), North West region.
- Oqaban Hindukush F.C. (Hindukush Eagles), Central region
- Mawjhai Amu F.C. (Amu Waves), North Eastern region.
- De Maiwand Atalan F.C. (Maiwand Champions), South West region.
- De Spin Ghar Bazan F.C. (Spin Ghar Goshawk), Southern region.
- De Abasin Sape F.C. (Abasin Waves), South Eastern region.
As per official draw on September 11, the 8 teams were divided into 2 pots of 4 of which one was seeded and subsequently into two groups.
Some photos: Roshan Afhanistan
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