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...

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...

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...

On May 25th, the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, was filled with the vibrant energy of 900 enthusiastic young players as they gathered for a special festival to celebrate World Football Day. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Rustam Emomali, President of the Central Asian Football Association...

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...

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...

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...

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...