Afghan goalkeeper wins the North Athlete of the Year Award in Germany
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Afghan national football team’s goalkeeper, Mansur Faqiryar, received the best North Athlete of the Year Award in Germany.
Faqiyar was nominated for the award for his outstanding performance in VfB Oldenburg football division.
Based on a poll conducted by Germany’s NDR Television Network, Faqiryar received over 15,000 votes and topped the list of the 10 nominees for the award.
The North Athlete of the Year award is given to the best athlete by NDR Television Network each year, and this was the first time a member of the Afghan national football team was nominated and selected to receive the award.
The Afghans’ German-based custodian shined in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) 2013 Championship and inspired his nation to their first ever SAFF success.
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