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...
CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2024: A Celebration of Skill, Unity, and Sportsmanship
The CAFA Women's Futsal Championship 2024 which was conducted from 4th to 11th of February, hosted in the heart of Central Asia, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, culminated in an exhilarating showcase of talent and determination. The championship not only highlighted the growing prominence of women's futsal in the region but also served...
CAFA Referees Seminar 2024: A Step Forward Towards Higher Standards of Officiating
The Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) organized the Referees Seminar and maiden VAR course in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 21-23 January and 24-25 January 2024 respectively. The seminar aimed to elevate the level of refereeing in the region and further develop the professional skills of the Match Officials to be assigned...
CAFA Extraordinary Congress 2023
Dushanbe, Tajikistan — December 2, 2023: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) has held its Extraordinary Congress meeting via video-conference, resulting in a series of updates for the organization. The Extraordinary Congress was held with participation of delegates from all six CAFA Member Associations. CAFA Senior Vice President Mr. Mohammad Yosuf...
СAFA is AFC Regional Association of the Year
Central Asian Football Association has won the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Award of the Year for the first time in its history. The award was presented to the CAFA at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, in Qatar on October 31, 2023. In a grand celebration dedicated to showcasing the...
Central Asian Football Association and All India Football Federation paving the way for the start of Cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
The MoU, which was signed by the General Secretaries of the football organisations on 30 October 2023 in capital city of Qatar prior to AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, outlines a number of areas of cooperation including development initiatives, competitions, experience exchange, education and others. The signing of the MoU...
Exciting CAFA U14 Girls’ Championship Caps Off CAFA Competitions Season 2023
CAFA U14 Girls’ Championship 2023 recently concluded in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with exciting matches over 5 days from 15th to 19th of October. The IR Iran team emerged victorious, winning the last match 0-2 against team of Tajikistan. The tournament featured teams from over 4 countries of CAFA member associations. Single...
Football Associations of Central Asia express their full support for Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host FIFA World Cup 2034
Football Associations of Central Asia express their full support for Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host FIFA World Cup 2034 In a show of solidarity and support, football Associations of Central Asia have come together to express endorsement of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Recognizing the...