Arman FC officially began their Afghanistan Champions League 2025 journey on Sunday, November 23, playing their first match in the competition as the fifth season of the league got underway in Kabul.

Sunday’s match however, saw Sarrafan Herat claim a 2–0 victory over Arman FC.
For Arman FC, which replaced the former Takhar-based club Mawj Sahel Sahet, the fixture represented a significant step into top-tier Afghan football. Entering the league for the first time, the club brought together players from across Afghanistan, reflecting its ambition to serve as a unifying platform for domestic talent.

Facing the intensity and pace of the Afghanistan Champions League, Arman FC approached their first match of the season with discipline and determination.
Despite the pressure that often accompanies the start of such campaigns, the team showed organization, teamwork, and resilience throughout the match, gaining valuable experience against established opposition.

Coaching staff and club officials emphasized that the primary goal of the match was to gain experience, assess readiness, and begin the process of building cohesion within the squad.

Arman FC’s performance meanwhile highlighted several positive signs, including effort, structure, and a strong commitment to competing until the final whistle.

Arman FC’s participation in the Afghanistan Champions League represents meaningful progress and signals the league’s continued growth. The match served as an opportunity to integrate young players into a competitive environment, and begin laying the groundwork for future seasons.

Now in its fifth edition, the Afghanistan Champions League remains one of the country’s most important football tournaments, providing a vital platform for player development and national exposure.

With all matches broadcast live by Ariana Television Network (ATN), fans across Afghanistan were able to witness Arman FC’s first step onto the national stage as the club looks ahead to building on this historic beginning.