As part of the Central Asian Football Association’s ongoing commitment to refereeing development and capacity building initiatives, the third edition of the CAFA Referee Assessors Webinar was successfully held today, 29 April 2025, via the Zoom platform. The webinar was organized with the objective of enhancing the knowledge, skills, and...
10th CAFA Congress Convened in Kuala Lumpur, Marking a Decade of Regional Football Development
The Central Asian Football Association successfully held its 10th Ordinary Congress on 12 April 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking a significant milestone that coincides with the Association’s 10th anniversary year. The Congress was attended by delegates from all six Member Associations — Afghanistan, IR Iran, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,...
International Women’s Day Celebrated on the Pitch as Uzbekistan Wins CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2025
The CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2025 successfully concluded in the capital city of Tajikistan, bringing together four talented teams in a spirited competition from March 4 to March 8. The tournament was hosted at the Central Republic Stadium, providing a stage for young female footballers to showcase their skills and...
Central Asia bids to host AFC Asian Cup 2031: historic bid from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
Following the invitation from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to its Member Associations to submit bids for hosting the prestigious AFC Asian Cup 2031™ Finals, the Football Federation of Tajikistan, the Uzbekistan Football Association, and the Kyrgyz Football Union have officially expressed their joint interest in hosting the prestigious tournament....
CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2025: Iran Claims Fourth Consecutive Title
The CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2025 concluded successfully, with Iran’s women’s team once again proving their dominance by securing their fourth consecutive title. As an absolute powerhouse of women's futsal in the region, Iran continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the sport. Tournament Overview The 4th edition of...
CAFA Referees Seminar & VAR Course 2025 Successfully Held in Tashkent
The city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, played host to the 3rd Edition of the CAFA Referees Seminar/VAR Course 2025, an event in CAFA’s ongoing Refereeing Development Initiatives. Held from 20th to 24th January, this seminar brought together 23 referees from six CAFA Member Associations, uniting under the shared goal of elevating...
CAFA’s Active Role in AFC Regional Workshop: Driving Regional Football Growth
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The Central Asian Football Association participated in the AFC Regional Associations Workshop 2025, held from January 15 to 16 in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), this landmark event provided a dynamic platform for the five Regional Associations (RAs) to exchange expertise and...
CAFA Unveils New Logo to Mark 10 Years of Progress and Unity
As the Central Asian Football Association approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, a momentous milestone in its journey of promoting and developing football in Central Asia, the organization is thrilled to announce the launch of its new logo. This modern and dynamic brand identity represents CAFA’s evolution over the past...
CAFA Wins AFC Regional Association of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
In a glittering evening of recognition and celebration, the Central Asian Football Association was once again honored as the AFC Regional Association of the Year at the prestigious AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023. Held at the magnificent Grand Peace Palace within Kyung Hee University, the 28th edition of this iconic...
Afghanistan Triumphs in CAFA U17 Championship in Dushanbe
The CAFA U17 Championship successfully concluded in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on August 24, 2024, with Afghanistan winning the coveted trophy. The week-long tournament, held from August 17 to 24, saw participation from all six Central Asian Football Association member nations: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic, IR Iran, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. The competition...