2021 CAFA U-15 Championship explained

Tourney Name:	CAFA U-15 Championship
Year:	2021
Other Titles:	Russian: Чемпионат CAFA-2021 среди юношеских сборных (U-15)
Country:	Tajikistan
City:	Dushanbe
Dates:	17–24 November
Num Teams:	5
Sub-Confederations:	1
Cities:	1
Count:	2
Matches:	6
Goals:	25
Top Scorer:	Abubakr Sulyamonov (3 goals)
Player:	Esmaeil Gholizadeh
Prevseason:	2018

the 2021 CAFA U-15 Championship was the third edition of the CAFA U-15 Championship, the international youth football championship organized by CAFA for the men's under-15 national teams of Central Asia. Tajikistan was hosting the tournament.^{[1] [2]} Four nations including the host Tajikistan competed for the title in the eight-day round-robin event, with all teams to cross paths once before the final Matchday on November 23, with players born on or after 1 January 2006 eligible to participate.

Iran were the defending champions having won their first title in 2018. and successfully retained their title after they finished at the top of the standings, edging out host Tajikistan on superior goal difference.^{[3] [4]}

Participating teams

A total of 4 (out of 6) CAFA member national teams entered the tournament.^{[5] [6]}

Team	data-sort-type="number"	Appearance	Previous best performance
		(2018)
		(2017)
		(2018)
		(2017, 2018)

Did not enter

Venues

All matches were held at the following venue:^[7]

Dushanbe
Republic Central Stadium
Capacity: 20,000

Match officials

The following officials were appointed for the tournament:

Referees

• Amir Arabbaraghi
• Sanzhar Zhakypbekov
• Amirjon Korkashev
• Abdullo Davlatov
• Abdurashid Khudayberganov

Assistant referees

• Farhad Farhadpour
• Argen Chyngyz Uulu
• Sorban Ahmadzoda
• Bakhtiyorkhuja Shavkatov
• Hasan Nabiyev

Main tournament

The official tournament schedule was revealed on 6 May 2022.^[8]

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Player awards

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament:^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Сегодня в Душанбе стартует чемпионат Центрально-Азиатской футбольной ассоциации (CAFA) среди юношеских сборных до 15 лет. ru. Today in Dushanbe, the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U-15 Championship for youth national teams kicks off.. 19 November 2021. khovar.tj. 28 June 2024.
2. Web site: Таджикистан примет еще один международный турнир по футболу. ru. Tajikistan to host another international football tournament.. 12 November 2021. avesta.tj. 28 June 2024.
3. Web site: Iran crowned CAFA U15 champions. 23 November 2021. tehrantimes.com. 5 November 2022.
4. Web site: Iran U-15 Football Team Wins CAFA Championship. 24 November 2021. kayhan.ir. 5 November 2022.
5. Web site: Юношеская Сборная Таджикистана (U-15) Примет Участие В Чемпионате CAFA-2021. ru. The Tajikistan U-15 National Team Will Participate in the CAFA-2021 Championship.. 11 November 2021 . fft.tj. FFT. 5 November 2022.
6. Web site: CAFA U-15. Стал известен состав юношеской сборной Кыргызстана по футболу. ru. CAFA U-15. The lineup of the Kyrgyzstan youth national football team has been announced.. 16 November 2021. 24.kg. 28 June 2024.
7. Web site: Чемпионат CAFA U-15 2021: Душанбе готовится к спортивному празднику. ru. 2021 CAFA U-15 Championship: Dushanbe Prepares for a Sporting Celebration. 12 November 2021. asiaplustj.info. 28 June 2024.
8. Web site: 2021 CAFA U-15 Championship Match Schedule . fft.tj. FFT. 5 November 2022.
9. Web site: Юноши Таджикистана стали серебряными призерами чемпионата CAFA-2021. ru. The youth team of Tajikistan won the silver medal at the CAFA-2021 Championship.. 24 November 2021. khovar.tj. 28 June 2024.
10. Web site: قلی‌زاده بهترین بازیکن جام کافا. fa. Gholizadeh is the best player in CAFA Cup.. 24 November 2021. borna.news. 28 June 2024.