the 2021 CAFA U-15 Championship was the 3rd edition of the CAFA U-15 Championship, the international youth football championship organized by CAFA for the men's under-15 national teams of Central Asia. Tajikistan was hosting the tournament. Four nations including the host Tajikistan competed for the title in the eight-day round-robin event, with all teams to cross paths once before the final Matchday on November 23, with players born on or after 1 January 2006 eligible to participate.
Iran having won their first title in 2018. They managed to retain the title after they finished top of the standings edging host Tajikistan on superior goal difference.
Participating nations
A total of 4 (out of 6) CAFA member national teams entered the tournament.
Did not enter
Venues
Matches were held at the Republic Central Stadium.
Match officials
Referees
Amir Arabbaraghi
Sanzhar Zhakypbekov
Amirjon Korkashev
Abdullo Davlatov
Abdurashid Khudayberganov
Assistant referees
Farhad Farhadpour
Argen Chyngyz Uulu
Sorban Ahmadzoda
Bakhtiyorkhuja Shavkatov
Hasan Nabiyev
Main tournament
The main tournament schedule was announced on 6 May 2022.
Player awards
The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament: