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The Tajikistan U-16 national team, coached by Jafar Akhmedov, started the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship in Uzbekistan with a victory, according to the Tajikistan Football Federation.
In the opening match of the tournament, the Tajikistan team defeated the Turkmenistan team with a score of 5:1.
Siyovush Nazarov and Muhammadjon Karomatullozoda scored twice for the Tajikistan national team. Alijon Shukhratjonzoda also scored.
In the next round, which will take place on Thursday, April 9, the Tajikistan youth team will play against their counterparts from Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in the first round.
