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In preparation for the new football season, a working group from the Football Federation of Tajikistan (FFT) commission has begun a planned familiarization tour of the cities and districts of the Sughd region, the Federation's press service reported.
On January 26, a delegation from the FFT, consisting of Vice Presidents Alisher Urunov and Sayvali Doniyorzoda, Director of the Football League of Tajikistan Subkhon Shodiev, and Head of the FFT Sports Facilities Department Abdurakhmon Okhunzoda, visited the Istaravshan and Eskhata football clubs.
In Istaravshan, the working group met with the acting mayor, Abdusattor Kodiri. During the meeting, the organizational and infrastructural readiness of the Istaravshan Football Club and the city's Central Stadium for participation in the Tajikistan Football League competitions in the new season were discussed.
Abdusattor Kodiri briefed the delegation on the progress of preparations for the season, including plans for renovations at the Istaravshan Central Stadium and the preparation of another city stadium for teams' training. The FFT working group commended the city leadership for its attention and support in developing football infrastructure, as well as its consistent efforts to create conditions for the sustainable development of football in Istaravshan.
Special attention was paid to the development of futsal in the city, the reconstruction of the Daleron sports complex, which will be renamed Azizon, as well as the formation and support of women's and youth football teams for participation in competitions under the auspices of the FFT.
During the visit, the delegation, together with city officials, inspected the Istaravshan Central Stadium. Following the inspection, certain infrastructure deficiencies were identified and ways to address them within the established timeframe were identified.
The FFT working group also visited the head office of Bank Eskhata in Khujand, where they met with the bank's Chairman of the Board, Akmaljon Saifiddinov. During the meeting, the sporting achievements of the Eskhata Football Club were commended, including the team's advancement to the final of the 2025 Tajikistan Cup.
The FFT management highly praised Bank Eskhata's contribution to the stable development of the Khujand club, emphasizing its systematic support for the team, the creation of the necessary conditions for its successful performance, and the bank's significant contribution to the development of football in the Sughd region.
The issue of using the club's home stadium in the new season of the Tajikistan championship was also discussed.
The bank's management was further informed of the decision of the FFT Executive Committee, according to which, starting in 2027, clubs in the Tajik Premier League are required to have a women's football team. It is recommended that this requirement be implemented as a pilot project starting in 2026. Bank Eskhata OJSC confirmed its readiness to support the women's team, starting with the next football season.
