Central Asian Football Federation (CAFF)

[khodam]

It's a two way street. I will take any of these countries (including Turkey, Arminia, and Azerbaijan) over ay of the Arab team. The only exception is Iraq. I wished Iraq was part of this group. They are closer to us than the rest of the Arabs both in style and culture.

[Rooyintan]

OK folks, Head Quarters is in Tashkent, therefore President is from Uzbekistan. Although good news is that Kafashian is now a VP in AFC representing this new zone.

Read this article from Afghanistan Football Federation:

http://aff.org.af/dari/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%88%DB%8C-%D8%B2%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D8%A2%D8%B3%DB%8C%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A8%DA%A9%D8%B3/

Also AFC lists this new zone: http://www.the-afc.com/member-associationx

[O-ZoNe]

CAFF is part of the AFC, so forget about UEFA countries in there. At least permanently, but maybe they could frequently take part in tournaments.

Agreed. Plus, if the wealthy WAFF countries and Persian Gulf nations can only host regional events with all of their wealth, what's the likelihood we can get UEFA teams to join a CAFF event with all of our financial problems. The plus side is, the CAFF countries shouldn't have travel and accommodation issues in order to set up tournaments and friendlies with themselves. These will likely cost much less than traveling half way across Asia or Europe.

[BacheLot]

CAFF is part of the AFC, so forget about UEFA countries in there. At least permanently, but maybe they could frequently take part in tournaments.

Kazakhstan greatest country in the world
All other countries run by little girls

Kazakhstan's prostitutes cleanest in the region.
Except of course for too many scars

[KhumoUzbek]

Plus for Iran - Soria isn't going to AC. Minus - Qatar actually got stronger without Soria.

[saeed_noro]

[Nader25]

how ever not so sure if Azerbajian does hate iran less than the Arabs................

Kazakhstan greatest country in the world
All other countries run by little girls

[TheBoss]

Uzbekistan is great. As an Iranian, football aside, When I think of that country I think of Samarghand and Bukhara, two cities so loved by Persian poets, two cities which were a huge part of Persian culture. I wish them all the best as well.

[Kiarash]

Thanks for warm wishes. I do hope we'll do better this time round, along with Iran.

Back in 90s, right after the USSR collapse, we had our own Central Asian Cup with 5 countries participating. It was held in Kazakhstan if I'm not mistaken. And referees at the tournament did all they could to guarantee the 1st place for Kazakhstan. It was all prophetic and predicted the baneful future of CA Cup. Since then on Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan NTs never played a single match against each other.

You're welcome. I think the majority of this forum and Iranians side with Uzbekistan after what happened in Ulsan last year. Actually we would like to have you qualified for the World Cup 2014 instead of the classless Koreans. I really hope you make it next time around.

[KhumoUzbek]

Iran might not be a former-Soviet Central Asian republic but geographically Iran is both West Asia as well as Central Asia.

Central Asia is Transoxiana + Turkestan + Khurasan + Altay Mts. This means Iran, Mongolia and China all can claim to be Central Asia.

In Iran there are five provinces that are in Central Asia: Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan, South Khorasan, Golestan, Semnan.
Golestan is where Sardar Azmoun is from which is home to Turkmen Sahra.

Afghanistan is considered to be both South Asia and Central Asia.

I exactly knew that someone would come out and write the same thing which you did. . I read about things you mentioned.

[KhumoUzbek]

Good luck to Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup. Your team has the potential to finish in the top 3.

Thanks for warm wishes. I do hope we'll do better this time round, along with Iran.

Back in 90s, right after the USSR collapse, we had our own Central Asian Cup with 5 countries participating. It was held in Kazakhstan if I'm not mistaken. And referees at the tournament did all they could to guarantee the 1st place for Kazakhstan. It was all prophetic and predicted the baneful future of CA Cup. Since then on Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan NTs never played a single match against each other.

[sirvan]

Man nemifahman chera bazi Iraniha enghadr in Arabha ro doost daran? Instead of turning to Arab middle eastern countries for friendlies, we should invest in central Asia and restore our ties. The people closest to us in terms of culture, history and roots is this beautiful region,and the caucasus aswell. Eurasia football competition sounds like a great idea! Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbajian and Armenia are strong football nations, and we can help the football in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan by cooperating with their football federation. Shame we have IFF because they will never let this happen.

[Martin-Reza]

CAFF is part of the AFC, so forget about UEFA countries in there. At least permanently, but maybe they could frequently take part in tournaments.

[Rooyintan]

I knew that Central Asian Football Federation would be established sooner or later. But I've found out about CAFF just today. Considering Iran's adverse attitude with all Arab nations, it's no wonder that initiation for establishment came from Iranian side, non-Central Asian country. I support joining of Turkey, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,it'll make the tournament stronger.

Iran might not be a former-Soviet Central Asian republic but geographically Iran is both West Asia as well as Central Asia.

Central Asia is Transoxiana + Turkestan + Khurasan + Altay Mts. This means Iran, Mongolia and China all can claim to be Central Asia.

In Iran there are five provinces that are in Central Asia: Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan, South Khorasan, Golestan, Semnan.

Golestan province, where Sardar Azmoun is from which is home to Turkmen Sahra.

Afghanistan is considered to be both South Asia and Central Asia.