Top three players to watch out for Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup 2025

Tajikistan are also the co-host of the tournament.

The CAFA Nations Cup 2025 is just around the corner. The co-hosts, Tajikistan, are preparing to entertain the home crowd with their gameplay. The Central Asian nation has been placed in Group B alongside IR Iran, India, and Afghanistan.

Coach Gela Shakiladze has picked a 23-member squad for the tournament. Tajikistan are prominent contender to lift the title. However, the road won’t be easy for them. They will have to be at the top of their game to achieve glory on September 8. In this article, we will look into the top three players to watch out for in Tajikistan in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

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Shahrom Samiev

The 24-year-old centre-forward is not a new name to Indian Football fans. The last time India faced Tajikistan, Shahrom Samiev was on the scoresheet. He scored the fourth goal in a memorable 4-2 win for Tajikistan. Since then, Samiev has grown to be an integral part of Tajikistan’s attack.

In 41 appearances for his country, Samiev has scored 9 goals. This is not a particularly impressive number for one of the prominent strikers of the team. But it is not always about the stats.

The impact that a player creates is also a key parameter to judge his brilliance. In 9 World Cup Qualification matches, he has scored 4 goals and provided an assist as well. This record shows that Samiev revels in big matches, and his country would expect the same from him in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

Parvizdzhon Umarboev

Parvizdzhon Umarboev is the main man for Tajikistan in the midfield. The vastly experienced defensive midfielder commands the midfield, sitting deep in the centre of the park. His presence allows Tajikistan to control the game in the midfield.

Umarboev has featured in 61 matches for his country, indicative of the team’s reliance on him. His ability to fit into other positions in the midfield is a huge asset to his team. The 30-year-old can also play in the central midfield and is equally equipped to play in an advanced position as a No.10.

Vahdat Hanonov

The quality of this player can be judged from the fact that he plays his club football in the Persian Gulf League, Iran’s top division. The 25-year-old Vahdat Hananov is one of the central figures in the defence for the Iranian giants Sepahan SC.

The tall centre-back has soon become an irreplaceable member of the national team. Since his debut in 2020, Hanonov has played 39 matches. Not just contributions in the defence, but his presence in the final third during set pieces is also crucial for Tajikistan. He has scored 5 goals in his international career.

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