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The 2026 Tajikistan Football Federation Cup mini-football tournament, timed to coincide with World Football Day and National Unity Day, concluded in Dushanbe, according to the Tajikistan Football Federation.
Six teams competed for the tournament medals over the course of two months. They included employees from various departments and divisions of the Tajikistan Football Federation, the Tajikistan Football League, the Tajikistan Children's and Youth Football League, the Women's Football League, and the Tajikistan Futsal League.
Representatives of the Varzish and Football TV channels, football referees, match commissioners, and national team coaches also took part in the competition.
As noted in the FFT's statement, the tournament was not only a sporting competition, but also an opportunity to strengthen corporate spirit and friendly relations between representatives of the Tajik football family, as well as to promote a healthy lifestyle.
The competition was held in a round-robin format, with two rounds. The organizers held 10 rounds, comprising 30 matches.
Throughout the tournament, the teams demonstrated uncompromising competition, high levels of dedication, and spectacular football. The final rounds of the competition determined the podium finishes.
The winner of the tournament was the team "Financial Pressing", representing the national teams department of the Football Federation of Tajikistan.
In ten matches played, the team won six, drew three, and suffered only one defeat. "Financial Pressing" earned 21 points. The goal difference was 37:22.
The Oriyo team won the tournament's silver medal with 15 points. The General Secretary team took bronze with 14 points.
The winners and runners-up of the 2026 Tajikistan Football Federation Cup were awarded cups, medals, and commemorative prizes.
Sayvali Doniyorzoda, Vice President of the Tajikistan Football Federation, participated in the closing ceremony and awards ceremony for the tournament's winners and runners-up. Following the competition, the best players in various individual categories were determined.
Faridun Soliev, Head of the Public Relations Department of the Football Federation of Tajikistan (FFT), was named the tournament's best goalkeeper. Shamsuddin Rajabov, Head of the Competitions Department of the Children's and Youth Football League of Tajikistan (Financial Pressing), was named the tournament's best coach. Ruslan Tilloev, coach of the Tajikistan youth team (U-17), was named the tournament's best player. Bakhtiyor Majidov (Green Wood), also named the tournament's top scorer, were named Yusuf Rabiyev (Spirit), Anvarsho Mirzoyev (IRE), Bakhrulloh Davlatov and Subkhon Khodjamov (Oriyo), Faridun Sharifov (Green Wood), and Rustam Nurmatov and Iso Bafoyev (General Secretary).
The tournament concluded in a warm and friendly atmosphere, once again confirming that football unites people not only at the professional level but also beyond. Participants noted the high level of organization of the competition and expressed hope that such tournaments will become a good tradition.
