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Tajikistan Names Squad for Futsal Friendlies Against Uzbekistan

Tajikistan Names Squad for Futsal Friendlies Against Uzbekistan
Tajikistan Names Squad for Futsal Friendlies Against Uzbekistan / Photo: Futsal Federation of Uzbekistan..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tajikistan’s national futsal team has announced its squad for two friendly matches against Uzbekistan, scheduled to take place in Tashkent on 8 and 10 November.

Tajikistan head coach Payrav Vohidov has called up 14 players for the upcoming matches, including two goalkeepers and 12 outfield players.

The goalkeeping positions will be filled by Firuz Bekmurodov of Sipar and Nuriddin Jabborov of Soro Company.

The outfield squad includes Muhammad Sharipov (Sipar); Dilshod Salomov, Umed Kuziev, Bahodur Khodjaev and Muhammad Afghonov (Istiklol); Nasratsho Ismoilov, Nekruz Idiev and Amirjon Rakhimov (CSKA); Samandar Rizomov and Muhammad Rajabov (Soro Company); Siyovush Kayumov (Amonatbank); and Khusrav Kholiknazarov (Somon).

Uzbekistan’s national team, led by Bakhodir Akhmedov, is also preparing for the upcoming matches. The team is holding training sessions at the national teams’ training centre of the Uzbekistan Football Association.

Both teams will use the November fixtures, which are part of the FIFA international calendar, to prepare for the qualifying stage of the 2028 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.