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...

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...

CAFA U20 Championship 2024: A Spectacular Display of Youth Football in Jalal-Abad

The CAFA U20 Championship 2024 concluded in Jalal-Abad City, Kyrgyz Republic, from July 5 to July 12, showcasing the remarkable talents and competitive spirit of Central Asia's rising football stars. This year's tournament featured two groups of three teams each, leading to a thrilling playoff stage and a total of...

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...