Uzbekistan, Tajikistan & Kyrgyz Republic bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031, aiming to bring the tournament to Central Asia for the first time.
Central Asia Bids to Host AFC Asian Cup 2031 in Historic First
Chelsea Sign Kazakh Talent Dastan Satpaev in Record-Breaking Deal
Chelsea sign 16-year-old Kazakh striker Dastan Satpaev in a record €4M deal. Another sign of Central Asia's rising football era.
Katanec Resigns as Uzbekistan Head Coach Due to Health
Srecko Katanec steps down as Uzbekistan coach due to health issues, just months before the team resumes 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
AFC: Asian club competitions to take place in centralised venues
AFC Champions League and AFC Cup will take place in centralised venues. The AFC has released a series of decisions regarding the international and club competitions in 2021, among them U16, U19 AFC Championships, and the continent’s most important club competitions.
FC Khatlon: The former Cotton Pickers cause a stir in the Tajik title race
Like most Central Asian leagues, Tajikstan is controlled by one powerful side. This year, the “cotton pickers” from FC Khatlon are challenging this hegemony, and their story is one to watch out for.