Tajikistan national football team

Tajikistan
Nickname(s)The Crowns
Шерони форс (Persian Lions)
AssociationFederosiyuni Futboli Tojikiston (FFT)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationCAFA (Central Asia)
Head coachGela Shekiladze
CaptainParvizdzhon Umarbayev
Most capsAkhtam Nazarov (93)
Top scorerManuchekhr Dzhalilov (20)
Home stadiumPamir Stadium
FIFA codeTJK
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 104 (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest99 (15 February 2024)
Lowest180 (July 2003, October 2003)
First international
  2–2 Uzbekistan 
(Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 17 June 1992)
Biggest win
  16–0 Guam 
(Tabriz, Iran; 26 November 2000)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 8–0  
(Osaka, Japan; 11 October 2011)
Asian Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2023)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2023)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances4 (first in 2006)
Best resultChampions (2006)
Asian Games
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultSecond round (1998)
CAFA Nations Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2023)
Best resultGroup stage (2023)

The Tajikistan national football team[a] represents Tajikistan in international football and is controlled by the Tajikistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tajikistan. Tajikistan's home ground is the Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe.

History

Tajikistan played its first official game on 11 April 1994 in Tashkent as part of a regional tournament. It lost that game against Kazakhstan 0–1.[3] The first official competition the team entered was the qualifiers for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, when it was seeded in the 3-team Group 8 with Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Bahrain later withdrew, leaving Tajikistan to a play-off against their Middle Asian neighbors. Tajikistan won the first game 4–0, and were beaten in the away game 0–5 after extra time. It did not enter a World Cup qualifying tournament until the 1998 FIFA World Cup edition, recording 4 victories in its preliminary group stage including a 5–0 triumph over Turkmenistan, and losing only to China, which placed it second behind its eastern neighbors, and out of the tournament.[3]

Following Tajikistan's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, coach Mubin Ergashev and his staff were relieved of their duties.[4]

Tajikistan were drawn into a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification group with the Philippines, Yemen and Nepal. Following defeat to the Philippines on 27 March 2018, confirming Tajikistan's failure to qualify for the Asian Cup, manager Khakim Fuzailov resigned.[5]

After failing to have a direct spot for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan hired Croatian manager Petar Šegrt, and Tajikistan took part in the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification, joining with Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the third round was played in a single round-robin group format with a centralised host, which Tajikistan's group saw its neighbour Kyrgyzstan hosting it. Tajikistan defeated Myanmar (4–0) and Singapore (1–0), before holding neighbour Kyrgyzstan to a goalless draw, topping the group and, after failing in 5 previous attempts, Tajikistan was able to qualify to its first-ever AFC Asian Cup and a major tournament in 2023. Tajikistan was invited to the 2022 King's Cup in Thailand held in September 2022 where Tajikistan defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–1 and sees them advanced to the final defeating Malaysia in the penalty shootout winning their second international trophy.[6]

In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history after losing 1–0 to the eventual runner-up Jordan due to a 66th minute own goal from Vahdat Hanonov. Their coach, Petar Šegrt, left his post at the end of this epic campaign due to the expiry of his contract[7] and was replaced by his assistant Gela Shekiladze.

In June 2025, it was announced that Tajikistan would co-host the second edition of the CAFA Nations Cup alongside Uzbekistan.[8]

Kit

In September 2017, Tajikistan's kit was supplied by Chinese sporting apparel company Li-Ning.[9]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2024

4 September 2024 Merdeka Tournament SF Lebanon  1–0   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13:30 UTC+5 Ayoub 13' Report Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Attendance: 460
8 September 2024 Merdeka Tournament Third place   0–0
(4–3 p)
 Philippines Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
16:30 UTC+5 Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Penalties
11 October 2024 King's Cup SF Syria  1–0   Songkhla, Thailand
14:30 UTC+5 Osman 35' Report Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium
14 October 2024 King's Cup Third place   0–3  Philippines Songkhla, Thailand
14:30 UTC+5 Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium
13 November Friendly   4–0    Nepal Dushanbe, Tajikistan
18:00 UTC+5 Mabatshoev 19', 44'
A.Dzhalilov 29', 50'
Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
19 November Friendly   3–1  Afghanistan Dushanbe, Tajikistan
18:00 UTC+5 Juraboev 11'
Samiev 27'
Yatimov  39'
Soirov 70'
Report Asekzai 37' Stadium: Pamir Stadium

2025

20 March Friendly   0–5  Belarus Dushanbe, Tajikistan
16:00 UTC+5 Report Lisakovich 64'
Melnichenko 73'
Yablonsky 84'
Sedko 87'
Barkouski 90+2'
Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 6,300
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
25 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification   1–0  Timor-Leste Dushanbe, Tajikistan
16:00 UTC+5 Hanonov 3' Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 8,520
Referee: Seyedvahid Kazemi (Iran)
5 June Friendly Cambodia  1–2   Phnom Penh, Cambodia
17:00 UTC+5 Ratanak 71' Report Samiev 51'
Panjshanbe 63'
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 13,780
10 June 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification Philippines  2–2   Capas, Philippines
17:00 UTC+8 Kristensen 28', 79' Report Mabatshoyev 30'
Umarbayev 42' (pen.)
Stadium: New Clark City Athletics Stadium
Attendance: 10,854
Referee: Hasan Akrami (Iran)
29 August 2025 CAFA Nations Cup   v  Malaysia Hisor, Tajikistan
--:-- UTC+5 Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
1 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup Afghanistan  v   Hisor, Tajikistan
--:-- UTC+5 Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
4 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup   v  Iran Hisor, Tajikistan
--:-- UTC+5 Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
9 October 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification   v  Maldives Dushanbe, Tajikistan
--:-- UTC+6 Stadium: Pamir Stadium

2026

Coaching staff

As of 1 February 2024
Position Name
Head coach Gela Shekiladze
Assistant coach Tamaz Bokeria
Goalkeeper coach Alisher Tuychiev[10]
Physiotherapists Saidjon Ergashev
Davron Juraev[10]
Team Doctor Dr. Farrukh Avezov[10]
Match analyst Alifbek Beromov[10]
Technical director Salokhidin Gafurov[10]

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called for Tajikistan's friendly match against Cambodia and their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Philippines on 5 & 10 June.[11]

Caps and goals updated as of 10 June 2025, after the match against Philippines.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Rustam Yatimov (1998-07-13) 13 July 1998 47 0 Rostov
16 1GK Safarmad Ghafforov (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 0 0 Barkchi Hisor
23 1GK Oleg Baklov (1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 6 0 Ufa

2 2DF Zoir Dzhuraboyev (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 51 2 Sogdiana Jizzakh
3 2DF Tabrez Islomov (1998-06-06) 6 June 1998 37 1 Istiklol
4 2DF Sodikjon Kurbonov (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 8 0 Istiklol
5 2DF Manuchekhr Safarov (2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 50 1 Dinamo Samarqand
6 2DF Vahdat Hanonov (2000-07-25) 25 July 2000 40 5 Sepahan
12 2DF Mekhrubon Karimov (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 10 0 Samgurali Tsqaltubo
19 2DF Akhtam Nazarov (1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 93 5 Istiklol
21 2DF Muso Kakhorov (2007-06-01) 1 June 2007 1 0 Barkchi Hisor

7 3MF Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain) (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 65 11 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
8 3MF Amirbek Juraboev (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 63 1 Istiklol
10 3MF Alidzhoni Ayni (2004-08-06) 6 August 2004 17 0 Samgurali Tskaltubo
13 3MF Amadoni Kamolov (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 14 2 Gol Gohar Sirjan
17 3MF Ehson Panjshanbe (1999-05-12) 12 May 1999 61 6 Sogdiana Jizzakh
18 3MF Shukhrat Elmurodov (2002-01-31) 31 January 2002 2 0 Khujand
20 3MF Fatkhullo Olimzoda (2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 7 0 Arsenal Dzerzhinsk
3MF Azizbek Khaitov (2003-04-06) 6 April 2003 0 0 Ravshan Kulob

9 4FW Daler Sharipov (2004-02-13) 13 February 2004 5 0 Shurtan Guzar
11 4FW Nuriddin Khamrokulov (1999-10-25) 25 October 1999 26 2 Vakhsh Bokhtar
14 4FW Sheriddin Boboev (1999-04-21) 21 April 1999 23 2 Ravshan Kulob
15 4FW Shervoni Mabatshoev (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 33 7 Kapaz
22 4FW Shahrom Samiev (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 42 10 Khorazm

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up during the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Daler Barotov (1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 3 0 Khujand v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
GK Mukhriddin Khasanov (2002-09-23) 23 September 2002 2 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE

DF Alidzhon Karomatullozoda (2002-05-05) 5 May 2002 4 0 Ravshan Kulob v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Fakhriddin Akhtamov (2004-11-26) 26 November 2004 3 0 Khujand v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda (2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 3 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Nigmatullozoda Barakatullo (2006-08-17) 17 August 2006 1 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Rustam Kamolov (2007-06-04) 4 June 2007 0 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Aleksandr Mukhin (2005-08-15) 15 August 2005 0 0 Arsenal Tula v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Dilovar Dzhamshedzoda (2006-12-02) 2 December 2006 0 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
DF Mekhrubon Gafforzoda (2004-05-15) 15 May 2004 0 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE

MF Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 50 3 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Alisher Dzhalilov (1993-08-29) 29 August 1993 32 7 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Alisher Shukurov (2002-03-30) 30 March 2002 12 0 Tyumen v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Islom Zoirov (2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 10 1 Khosilot Farkhor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Murodali Aknazarov (2004-11-19) 19 November 2004 5 0 Samtredia v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Ruslan Khayloyev (2003-10-29) 29 October 2003 4 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Salokhiddin Irgashev (2003-07-03) 3 July 2003 3 0 Arsenal Dzerzhinsk v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Abubakr Sulaimonov (2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 2 0 Vakhsh Bokhtar v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Azizbek Daliev (2005-04-16) 16 April 2005 2 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Dzhovidon Khushvakhtov (2006-08-25) 25 August 2006 1 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Mekhrubon Odilzoda (2009-09-15) 15 September 2009 0 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Sheroz Sharipov (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 0 0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Faridun Davlatov (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 0 0 Regar-TadAZ v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Abdullo Sharipov (2004-05-03) 3 May 2004 0 0 Regar-TadAZ v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
MF Khusrav Toirov (2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 5 0 Chornomorets Odesa v.  Philippines, 14 October 2024
MF Sharafdzhon Solehov (1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 11 1 Regar-TadAZ v.  Philippines, 8 September 2024
MF Vaisiddin Safarov (1996-04-15) 15 April 1996 2 0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe v.  Philippines, 8 September 2024

FW Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (1990-09-27) 27 September 1990 54 20 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Rustam Soirov (2002-09-12) 12 September 2002 25 5 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Muhammadali Azizboev (2003-01-04) 4 January 2003 2 0 Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Masrur Gafurov (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 0 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Shakhboz Khabibov (2004-08-16) 16 August 2004 0 0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Mukhammad Nazriev (2008-10-23) 23 October 2008 0 0 Istiklol v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Sherzod Radjabov (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 0 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Cambodia, 5 June 2025PRE
FW Bilol Boboev (2006-06-30) 30 June 2006 1 0 Barkchi Hisor v.  Philippines, 8 September 2024

INJ Withdrew due to injury
RET Retired
WTH Withdrawn
PRE Preliminary squad

Records

As of match played 10 June 2025.[12]
Players in bold are still active with Tajikistan.

Most appearances

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Akhtam Nazarov 93 5 2011–present
2 Davron Erghashev 72 8 2008–2022
3 Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev 71 10 2007–2019
4 Parvizdzhon Umarbayev 65 11 2015–present
5 Amirbek Juraboev 63 1 2014–present
6 Ehson Panjshanbe 61 6 2016–present
7 Manuchekhr Dzhalilov 54 20 2011–present
8 Dilshod Vasiev 52 9 2007–2017
9 Nuriddin Davronov 51 9 2008–2021
Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov 51 3 2016–present
Zoir Dzhuraboyev 51 2 2016–present

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Manuchekhr Dzhalilov 20 54 0.37 2011–present
2 Yusuf Rabiev 15 40 0.38 2003–2015
3 Numonjon Hakimov 13 36 0.36 2003–2011
4 Tokhirjon Muminov 11 27 0.41 1993–2003
Parvizdzhon Umarbayev 11 65 0.17 2015–present
6 Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev 10 71 0.14 2007–2019
Shahrom Samiev 10 42 0.24 2015–present
8 Nuriddin Davronov 9 51 0.18 2008–2021
Dilshod Vasiev 9 52 0.17 2006–2015
10 Aliyor Ashurmamadov 8 15 0.53 1992–2006
Dzhomikhon Mukhidinov 8 32 0.25 2003–2010
Khurshed Makhmudov 8 46 0.17 2004–2016
Davron Erghashev 8 72 0.11 2008–2022

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1990 Part of the Soviet Union Part of the Soviet Union
1994 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1998 Did not qualify 6 4 1 1 15 2
2002 2 1 0 1 16 2
2006 8 4 1 3 9 9
2010 4 1 2 1 7 4
2014 8 2 1 5 7 18
2018 8 1 2 5 9 20
2022 8 4 1 3 14 12
2026 6 2 2 2 11 7
2030 To be determined To be determined
2034
Total 0/8 40 19 10 21 88 74

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1956 to 1988 Part of the Soviet Union Part of the Soviet Union
1992 Did not enter Did not enter
1996 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 4 5
2000 3 2 0 1 6 5
2004 6 2 2 2 3 5
2007 Did not enter Did not enter
2011 Did not qualify 2008 AFC Challenge Cup / 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
2015 2012 AFC Challenge Cup / 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019 16 5 3 8 25 29
2023 Quarter-finals 8th 5 1 2 2 3 4 11 6 2 3 19 12
2027 Qualification in progress 6 2 2 2 11 7
Total Quarter-finals 1/7 5 1 2 2 3 4 44 18 9 17 68 63

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup record Qualification record
Year Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
2006 Champions 6 5 0 1 18 2
2008 Runners-up 5 2 2 1 7 5 3 2 0 1 7 1
2010 Third place 5 3 0 2 8 5 Automatic Qualifier
2012 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 4 3 2 1 0 4 0
2014 Did not qualify 3 2 0 1 4 1
Total 1 Title 16 10 2 3 32 12 9 6 1 2 15 2

Asian Games

Football at the Asian Games has been an under-23 tournament since 2002.
Asian Games record
Year Position Pld W D* L GF GA
1951 to 1990 Part of the Soviet Union
1994 Did not enter
1998 Second round 5 1 1 3 8 13
2002 to present See Tajikistan national under-23 football team
Total 5 1 1 3 8 13

CAFA Nations Cup

CAFA Nations Cup record
Year Position Pld W D L GF GA
2023 Group stage 3 0 2 1 3 7
Total 3 0 2 1 3 7

Honours

Continental

Friendly

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition Total
AFC Challenge Cup 1 1 1 3
Total 1 1 1 3

Head-to-head record

As of match played 10 June 2025 against the Philippines.
Opponents Played Won Drawn* Lost GF GA GD % Won
 Afghanistan 7 6 1 0 15 2 +13 85.71
 Australia 2 0 0 2 0 10 -10 0
 Azerbaijan 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0
 Bahrain 5 0 2 3 1 11 -10 0
 Bangladesh 10 7 2 1 29 5 +24 70
 Belarus 2 0 0 2 1 11 -10 0
 Bhutan 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 100
 Brunei 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 100
 Cambodia 2 2 0 0 5 1 +4 100
 China 6 0 2 4 1 9 -8 0
 Estonia 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0
 Hong Kong 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 50
 Guam 1 1 0 0 16 0 +16 100
 India 5 3 1 1 11 7 +4 60
 Iran 3 0 0 3 1 13 -12 0
 Iraq 2 0 1 1 1 2 -1 0
 Japan 4 0 0 4 1 19 -18 0
 Jordan 7 1 1 5 3 13 -10 14.29
 Kazakhstan 5 0 1 4 3 9 -6 0
 Kuwait 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0
 Kyrgyzstan 14 8 3 3 16 10 +6 57.14
 Lebanon 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 50
 Macau 2 2 0 0 7 0 +7 100
 Malaysia 4 2 1 1 6 2 +4 50
 Maldives 3 2 1 0 5 0 +5 66.67
 Mongolia 2 2 0 0 4 0 +4 100
 Myanmar 5 4 0 1 15 4 +11 80
   Nepal 4 4 0 0 11 1 +10 100
 North Korea 6 1 1 4 2 6 -4 16.67
 Oman 6 1 2 3 9 12 -3 16.67
 Pakistan 4 4 0 0 12 1 +11 100
 Palestine 4 0 3 1 4 6 -2 0
 Philippines 8 1 3 4 9 13 -4 12.5
 Qatar 5 1 0 4 3 11 -8 20
 Russia 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
 Saudi Arabia 3 0 1 2 1 5 -4 0
 Singapore 4 2 1 1 4 3 +1 50
 South Korea 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0
 Sri Lanka 4 3 1 0 11 3 +8 75
 Syria 9 3 1 5 11 8 +3 33.33
 Thailand 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 33.33
 Timor-Leste 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100
 Trinidad and Tobago 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100
 Turkmenistan 7 3 2 2 11 6 +5 42.86
 Uganda 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
 United Arab Emirates 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 0
 Uzbekistan 9 1 2 6 8 21 -13 11.11
 Vietnam 2 2 0 0 8 0 +8 100
 Yemen 4 1 1 2 3 4 -1 25
Total 191 74 40 77 274 254 +20 38.74

Notes

  1. ^ Tajik: Тими миллии футболи Тоҷикистон, romanizedTimi millii futboli Tojikiston

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