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Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol take the lead; Mohammedan claim second win

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: United, Istiklol take the lead; Mohammedan claim second win

Bishkek: Last season’s runners-up Muras United took over the top of the Kyrgyz Premier League as defending champions FC Istiklol did likewise in the Tajik League. 

Reigning champions Mohammedan SC continued their winning form after a poor start to the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana power up; Mohammedan clinch first win

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issyk-Kul, Fergana power up; Mohammedan clinch first win

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul maintained their hold on the Kyrgyz Premier League while Neftchi Fergana bounced back from their first defeat last week to chalk up two straight wins. 

Defending champions Mohammedan SC finally found their form in the Bangladesh Football Premier League, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Fergana suffer first defeat; Mohun Bagan back in business

Bishkek: Defending champions Neftchi Fergana's six-match winning run came to a halt in the Uzbekistan Super League while their counterparts in the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan remain unbeaten.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant resumed their winning ways in India, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Reigning champions stay on course; Mohun Bagan stumble

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Reigning champions stay on course; Mohun Bagan stumble

Bishkek: The defending champions in the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan leagues resumed their campaigns after the international break, with all of them staying unbeaten as the 2026 season heats up.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant hit another roadblock in the Indian Super League, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Stevanovic proud of Tajikistan’s tenacity

Hisor: Head coach Goran Stevanovic hailed Tajikistan’s collective spirit after his side sealed qualification for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, stressing that unity and belief proved decisive in a hard-fought campaign.

A tense 1-1 draw against the Philippines in their final Group A qualifying tie at the Hisor Central Stadium on Tuesday sent Tajikistan through, with Sheriddin Boboev’s first-half equaliser securing the crucial point. 

The result saw both teams finishing on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing with a superior goal difference.

Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Tajikistan 1-1 Philippines

Hisor: Sheriddin Boboev’s first half strike secured Tajikistan a vital 1-1 draw with the Philippines as the Central Asian side booked their spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a top-place finish in Group A of the Final Round of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Both sides finished level on 14 points, with Tajikistan advancing due to a superior goal difference as the Philippines suffered the heartbreak of missing out.   

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Bishkek: Three-time champions FC Abdysh-Ata lost a third consecutive match in the Kyrgyz Premier League as they continued their worst start to the season since last winning the title in 2024. 

There were also conflicting results for the titleholders in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, India and Bangladesh, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Bishkek: The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan leagues started their 2026 seasons as FC Bars Issyk-Kul and FC Istiklol look to defend their respective titles.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their winning start to the Indian Super League while the Bangladesh Football Premier League returned to action, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Jakarta: Tajikistan’s dreams of reaching the knockout stage were shattered after they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Australia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C match on Sunday.

The draw meant that Tajikistan finished on two points, two adrift of Central Asian rivals Uzbekistan, who were beaten 2-1 by Japan in the other tie.

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Jakarta: Uzbekistan will need to go full throttle against Japan in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C clash if they are to confirm their place in the knockout stage.

While Japan qualified with a match to spare after beating Tajikistan 3-0, Nodir Elibaev’s men - who are on four points after defeating Australia 4-2, cannot afford to lose on Sunday.

Waiting in the wings are their Central Asian neighbours Tajikistan, who have a chance of taking the remaining spot if they beat Australia and Uzbekistan fall to the four-time champions.

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