2023 CAFA U-17 Women's Championship explained

Tourney Name:	CAFA U-17 Women's Championship
Yearr:	2023
Other Titles:	Russian: Чемпионат CAFA-2023<br>среди девушек до 17 лет
Country:	Tajikistan
City:	Hisor
Dates:	12–16 March
Num Teams:	4
Sub-Confederations:	1
Venues:	1
Cities:	1
Count:	2
Matches:	6
Goals:	26
Top Scorer:	Somayeh Esmaeili (4 goals)
Player:	Asalkhon Aminjonova
Prevseason:	2021
Nextseason:	2025

the 2023 CAFA U-17 Women's Championship was second edition of the CAFA U-17 Women's Championship, the biennial international women's youth football championship organised by Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) for the women's under-17 national teams of Central Asia. It took place in Hisor, Tajikistan.^{[1] [2]} A total of four teams including host Tajikistan participated in the tournament, with Kyrgyz Republic debuting in the tournament.

Uzbekistan were the defending champions and they successfully defended their 2021 title after finishing at the top of the table unbeaten in all matches.^{[3] [4]}

Participating nations

On 6 March 2023, CAFA confirmed the participation of four member associations in the tournament.^{[5] [6]} Kyrgyz Republic debuted in the tournament after withdrawing from the first edition before the start of the tournament.^[7] despite participating in the first edition Afghanistan missed out on this edition.

Did not enter

Match officials

CAFA has selected the following referees and assistant referees for the tournament:

Referees

• Fatemeh Nasiri Looshani
• Malika Kadyrova
• Natalia Sotnikova
• Zukhal Khuchanazarova

Assistant Referees

• Zahra Emdadi Siahpirani
• Adinai Kylychbek Kyzy
• Munisa Mirzoeva
• Nasibabonu Toshmuhammedova

Squads

See main article: article. Players born on or after 1 January 2006 were eligible to compete in the tournament. Each team had to register a squad of a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 23 players.

Main tournament

The official tournament schedule was revealed on 5 March 2023.^{[8] [9]}

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Player awards

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament:^[10]
The ranking for the Top Goalscorer was determined using the following criteria: goals, assists and fewest minutes played.

Notes and References

1. Web site: В Гиссаре Пройдет Чемпионат Cafa-2023 Среди Девушек До 17 Лет. ru. In Hisor, the 2023 CAFA U-17 Women's Championship will take place.. 9 March 2023. fft.tj. Tajikistan Football Federation. 10 March 2023.
2. Web site: ФУТБОЛ. Сегодня в Гиссаре стартует Чемпионат CAFA-2023 среди девушек до 17 лет. ru. FOOTBALL. Today, the 2023 CAFA U-17 Women's Championship kicks off in Hisor.. 12 March 2023. khovar.tj. 1 July 2024.
3. Web site: Perfect Uzbekistan retain title. 17 March 2023. the-afc.com. 22 March 2023.
4. Web site: Футболистки Узбекистана выиграли турнир CAFA U-17 Women’s Championship 2023. ru. The Uzbekistan women's football team won the 2023 CAFA U-17 Women's Championship.. 17 March 2023. yuz.uz. 1 July 2024.
5. Web site: Iran U-17 Girls to Participate at CAFA Tournament. 21 February 2023. tasnimnews.com. 6 March 2023.
6. Web site: Состоялось Предтурнирное Совещание Чемпионата Cafa-2023 Среди Девушек До 17 Лет. ru. The Pre-Tournament Meeting of the CAFA-2023 U-17 Women's Championship took place.. 11 March 2023. fft.tj. Tajikistan Football Federation. 1 July 2024.
7. Web site: Сборная Кыргызстана по женскому футболу (U-17) сыграет на турнире CAFA в Таджикистане. ru. The Kyrgyzstan women's national football team (U-17) will compete in the CAFA tournament in Tajikistan.. 10 March 2023. sport.kg. 1 July 2024.
8. Web site: Iran U-17 Girls to Meet Uzbekistan in the CAFA Opener. 5 March 2023. tasnimnews.com. 6 March 2023.
9. Web site: CAFA U-17 Women's Championship 2023 official match schedule. 9 March 2023. fft.tj. 1 July 2024.
10. Web site: Победой Женской Юниорской Сборной Узбекистана (U-17) В Гиссаре Завершился Чемпионат CAFA-2023. ru. The CAFA-2023 Championship concluded with a victory by the Uzbekistan women's junior national team (U-17) in Hisor.. 16 March 2023. fft.tj. 1 July 2024.