CAFA Nations Cup 2025: Success in Review

The second edition of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 concluded with great success, delivering two weeks of exciting football, regional unity, and unforgettable moments. The tournament, held from 29 August to 8 September 2025, featured eight national teams across Tajikistan (Hisor Central Stadium) and Uzbekistan (Jar Stadium & Olympic Stadium...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAFA HEADQUARTERS BUILDING

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAFA HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 14 October 2025 I The Central Asian Football Association (CAFA), registered in the Republic of Tajikistan as an international non-governmental organization, hereby announces an open tender for the construction of its new headquarters building, to be located on...

CAFA Hosts Inaugural Women’s Football Development Seminar 2025 in Dushanbe

07 August 2025 07 August 2025 I As part of its continued commitment to the promotion and development of women’s football across the Central Asian region, and in recognition of the increasing global interest and participation in the women’s game, the Central Asian Football Association successfully organized the inaugural Women’s...

CAFA Futsal Referees Webinar 2025

2 July 2025 02 July 2025 I As part of its ongoing commitment to capacity-building and refereeing development across Central Asia, CAFA organized the 3rdedition of the CAFA Futsal Referees Webinar on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, via the Zoom platform. This initiative is a core element of CAFA’s Refereeing Development...

CAFA U20 Championship 2025 Concludes with Triumph for Iran’s Rising Stars

The CAFA U20 Championship 2025, held from 10 to 17 June across the cities of Tursunzade and Hisor, Tajikistan, has successfully concluded, reaffirming Central Asia’s commitment to youth football development and international competitiveness. With a total of 9 matches played in a compact and effective group stage and finals format,...

CAFA U17 Championship 2025 Concludes in Tashkent with Tajikistan Lifting the Trophy

The CAFA U17 Championship 2025 has officially concluded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with the national U17 team of Tajikistan emerging as the champions after an exciting week of youth football. Held from 24 to 31 May 2025, the tournament brought together six teams from across Central Asia and featured nine matches...

CAFA Child Safeguarding Seminar 2025 Held in Tashkent

CAFA successfully organized the CAFA Child Safeguarding Seminar 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, bringing together safeguarding officers and youth competition managers from all six CAFA Member Associations, along with representatives from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This two-day seminar was designed to enhance the capacity of Member Associations in protecting children...

CAFA Assistant Referees Webinar 2025

The Central Asian Football Association successfully conducted the CAFA Assistant Referees Webinar 2025, aimed at enhancing the knowledge, decision-making skills, and teamwork of assistant referees across the region. The virtual session brought together 43 assistant referees from all six CAFA member associations and focused on critical match officiating topics including...

Third Edition of CAFA Referee Assessors Webinar Successfully Conducted

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,...