The Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) has officially launched its Women’s Football Development Seminar, hosted in Dushanbe, Tajikistan from August 5 to 8, 2025 (14 to 17 Mordad 1404). The event brings together senior football officials and development experts from Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Representing Iran are:

• Farideh Shojaei, Vice President of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) for Women’s Affairs
• Mahdieh Mohammadhani, Women’s Football Development Officer

Seminar Focus Areas:

• Strategic planning for women’s football development
• Advancement of female coaching and refereeing pathways
• Support for grassroots and youth football programs
• Creating professional career pathways for female players

The four-day seminar includes panel discussions, technical workshops, and regional policy exchanges, aimed at strengthening cooperation and raising standards across Central Asia.

CAFA, headquartered in Dushanbe, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting football development through inclusive and regionally tailored initiatives. Iran’s active participation reflects its commitment to expanding women’s football both domestically and internationally.