| Nickname(s) | شیران خراسان (The lions of Khorasan) Team Mili |
|---|---|
| Association | Afghanistan Football Federation |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Home stadium | Ghazi Stadium |
| FIFA code | AFG |
| South Asian Games | |
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2010) |
| Best result | Runner Up 2002 |
The Afghanistan national under-23 football team also known as (Olympic Team or Afghanistan U-23) represents Afghanistan[1] in international football competition in under-23 international football tournaments and Asian Games[2].
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.