25/03/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and the Diplomats Visit the Afghan National Football Team

March 25th, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie and the Afghan embassy staff had the great pleasure of visiting the Afghan national football team. A day after the match against Japan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, Mr. M. Yasir Karimi (Second secretary), and Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari (Third secretary) visited the team and expressed what a great opportunity it was to see the proud Afghan national team was in Japan to play for the FIFA qualifier, and encouraged them for the upcoming match against Singapore. H.E. Dr. Fatimie presented his appreciation letter to the entire team staff for their hard work, on behalf of the embassy, for building the interest in football skills in Afghanistan and for further inspiring many in the country. Their example promotes peaceful exchange between countries in this modern era, not only between players, but also between supporters.

Just a day following the match, the team was already scheduled to head to prepare for the next game. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, Mr. Ahmad Bashir Gafoori (First secretary), Mr. Karimi, and Mr. Akbari accompanied the team to the airport, and wished them the best of luck and success for the upcoming matches.

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24/03/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Observes the National Soccer Match between Afghanistan and Japan

March 24, 2016: It was His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie's pleasure and honor to observe 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Qualifiers Round 2 and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Preliminary Joint Qualification match between Afghanistan and Japan at Saitama Stadium. Following their previous qualifying encounter held last September, the Afghan national football team traveled to and matched in Japan for the first time.

In the stadium filled with nearly 50,000 supporters, both national teams have tried their best, as well as have enjoyed the international exchange through the sport. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had a great pleasure in meeting and communicating with the Afghan national team members, and the executives of the Japan Football Association.

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21/03/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes the Afghan National Football Team to Japan

March 21, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie and all the diplomats stationed in Tokyo had a great pleasure in welcoming the Afghan national football team to Japan. After their training in Qatar, the team led by head coach Mr. Petar Segrt, arrived and are scheduled to have a match against Japan on Thursday, March 24, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia Asian Qualifiers Round 2 and AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifier.

The team had their first encounter against the Japanese team in a home game September of last year. With the support of team manager Mr. Mustafa Mehrzad, Mr. Ali Askar Lali & Gela Shekiladze, and other technical staffers, the team is in preparation to be in their best condition for the match on Thursday.

Date&Time: Thursday, March 24th, 2016. 19:30 kick off

Venue: Satitama Stadium 2002 http://www.stadium2002.com/en/index.php

Match detail (Japan Football Association website) http://www.jfa.jp/eng/samuraiblue/20160324/

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16/09/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends UNITAR Reception for Welcoming Afghan Women's National Football Team visiting Hiroshima

September 16, 2015:
His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie visited Hiroshima to attend the reception welcoming Afghanistan women’s national football team hosted by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
The reception was truly meaningful to the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The team inspires and gives hope to the empowerment of women in Afghanistan, due to little choices women had in their life until not so long ago. In the speech, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his deepest gratitude towards Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of UNITAR Hiroshima Office for organizing and inviting the team to Hiroshima, and for hosting the momentous reception. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also met and expressed his sincere appreciation to H.E. Mr. Hidehiko Yuzaki, the Governor of Hiroshima prefecture; Mr. Kuniya Daini, Chairman of Japan Football Association; and Mr. Aritatsu Ogi, Chairman of Hiroshima Football Association, for their presence at the reception as well as for the invaluable support they have been providing to Afghanistan.
At the reception, H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had a pleasure to meet distinguished guests from Hiroshima, Mr. Kenji Hataishi, Mr. Naoyuki Ogata, Mr. Koji Nakahara, Mr. Icchoku Sato, and Mr. Yasumitsu Shimohara of Prefectural Assembly; Mr. Ryuji Ishibashi of Hiroshima City Assembly; Mr. Hidekazu Orita, President of Sanfrecce Hiroshima Football Club; Mr. Kazuhiro Matsuda, Managing Director/Acting Owner, and Mr. Makoto Nobira, Executive of Hiroshima Toyo Carp Co., LTD; Mr. Shingo Senda, Executive of Chogoku (RCC) Broadcasting Co., LTD; Mr. Jun’ichiro Watanabe, Vice President/Producer of FA-CLUB; and Ms. Ayako Nakano, interpreter from JICA. (listed alphabetically in each category)
The team is scheduled to have a friendly “peace match” against Ange Violet Hiroshima on Sunday, September 20th at Edion Stadium Hiroshima. (Match detail: http://angeviolet.com/archives/945)