World Football Day: A Celebration of Women’s Football in Central Asia

Yesterday, on May 25th, the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) and UN Women celebrated World Football Day with great enthusiasm. This significant day was marked by the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution proposed by His Excellency Rustam Emomali, President of CAFA, officially declaring May 25th as World Football...

CAFA U15 Women’s Championship 2024: Celebrating the Future of Women’s Football in Central Asia

The Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) proudly hosted the CAFA U15 Women’s Championship 2024 in the vibrant capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. This prestigious event, held from May 21 to May 25, aimed to develop women's football in the Central Asian region, popularize the sport, and strategically prepare teams for...

9th CAFA Congress Held in Bangkok, Thailand

On May 17, 2024, the Central Asian Football Association  convened for its 9th annual congress in the capital city Bangkok, Thailand. This key event serves as a platform for annual reporting and strategic discussions that shape the future of football in Central Asia. The congress agenda was comprehensive, starting with...

World Football Day: A Historic UN Resolution

UN General Assembly Supports CAFA President Rustam Emomali's Initiative to Declare World Football Day. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proposed by the President of the Central Asian Football Association, His Excellency Rustam Emomali, to officially declare May 25 as World Football Day, as 2024 marks the 100th...

CAFA Referee Assessors Webinar 2024

On May 7, 2024, the Central Asian Football Association successfully hosted the second edition of the CAFA Referee Assessors Webinar via Zoom. This event is a cornerstone of CAFA's Refereeing Development Initiatives, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of Referee Assessors who officiate at both domestic and international levels...

Celebrating Excellence: Recap of the CAFA U18 Women’s Championship 2024

CAFA U18 Women's Championship 2024 has left a positive mark on the landscape of women's football in the region. With a vision to foster the growth of women's football and strategically prepare teams for continental AFC competitions, CAFA orchestrated a exciting tournament from April 19th to 28th, 2024. This single...

CAFA Assistant Referees Webinar 2024: Elevating Officiating Standards Across Central Asia

On the 3rd of April, 2024, the Central Asian Football Association  took another significant step towards refining the skills and knowledge of football officials across the region by hosting the second edition of the CAFA Assistant Referees Webinar. Conducted on the Zoom platform, this initiative is part of CAFA's comprehensive...

CAFA Navruz Football Festival 2024: A Celebration of Culture, Sport, and Unity

In an extraordinary display of cultural celebration and sporting spirit, the Central Asian Football Association successfully organized the Navruz Football Festival for kids across its six member countries. From March 19 to 28, 2024, the festival lit up the hearts of over 1,250 children in 9 vibrant cities across Afghanistan,...

Central Asian Football Association Embarks on VAR Journey with FIFA’s Expertise

March 15, 2024 - The Central Asian Football Association is thrilled to announce a significant step forward in the integration of technology in football across Central Asia. On March 14-15, 2024, CAFA had the privilege of hosting Mr. Bhaveshan Moorghen the Senior Football Technology Strategy Manager from FIFA's Football Technology...