2024 Tajikistan Higher League
Football league season
| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 April - |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 58 (2.42 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Istiklol 6–0 Khosilot Farkhor (20 April 2024) |
| Biggest away win | Eskhata 0–3 CSKA Pamir (13 April 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Barkchi 3–3 Ravshan Kulob (6 April 2024) Istiklol 6–0 Khosilot Farkhor (20 April 2024) |
| Longest winning run | 4 matches Istiklol |
| Longest unbeaten run | 4 matches CSKA Pamir Istiklol Ravshan Kulob Regar-TadAZ |
| Longest winless run | 4 matches Panjshir |
| Longest losing run | 4 matches Panjshir |
| Average attendance | 6,160 |
← 2023 2025 → All statistics correct as of 28 April 2024. | |
The 2024 Tajikistan Higher League (Tajik: 2024 Лигаи Олии Тоҷикистон), (Persian: لیگ عالی تاجیکستان ۲۰۲۴), also known as 1xBet Higher League due to sponsorship reasons,[1] is the 33rd season of the Tajikistan Higher League, Tajikistan's top division of association football.
Season events
On 5 March 2024, the Tajikistan Football Federation announced that the season would commence on 6 April. It was also announced that the league would consist of 12 teams, with each team playing each other twice over the course of the season. At the end of the season the bottom club will be relegated to the Tajikistan First League, whilst the 11th placed team will play a playoff game with the team that finishes second in the Tajikistan First League.[2]
Teams
On 5 March, the Tajikistan Football Federation confirmed that 12 teams would take part in the 2024 season, 9 from the 2023 season and Istaravshan (promoted after a single year absence from top flight), Panjshir Balkh (promoted after a three-year absence from top flight) and Barkchi Hisor (promoted after a four-year absence from top flight) as the teams promoted from 2023 Tajikistan First League.[2]
Dushanbe
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Locations of teams in the 2023 Tajikistan Higher League| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkchi | Hisar | Ibrogimbek Gaforov Stadium | 3,000 |
| CSKA Pamir | Dushanbe | CSKA Stadium | 7,000 |
| Eskhata | Khujand | Bistsolagii Istiqloliyati Stadium | 20,000 |
| Istaravshan | Istaravshan | Istaravshan-Arena | 20,000 |
| Istiklol | Dushanbe | Central Republican Stadium | 24,000 |
| Khosilot Farkhor | Farkhor | Central Stadium | |
| Khujand | Khujand | Bistsolagii Istiqloliyati Stadium | 20,000 |
| Kuktosh Rudaki | Chorgulteppa | Rudaki Stadium | |
| Panjshir | Balkh | Panjsher Stadium | 8,500 |
| Ravshan | Kulob | Central Stadium | |
| Regar-TadAZ | Tursunzoda | TALCO Arena | 10,000 |
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | Bokhtar | Tsentralnyi Stadium | 10,000 |
Personnel and sponsoring
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkchi |  Rustam Zafarzoda | |||
| CSKA Pamir | Khakim Fuzailov | Joma | Formula 55 | |
| Eskhata |  Mohammadreza Khavari | Joma | Bank Eskhata | |
| Istaravshan | Yahyo Azizboev | |||
| Istiklol |  Nikola Lazarevic | Alisher Dzhalilov | Joma | Siyoma |
| Khosilot Farkhor | Ozodbek Nazarov | |||
| Khujand | Davron Abdulloev | Joma | Formula 55 | |
| Kuktosh Rudaki | Alisher Ahmadzoda | |||
| Panjshir | Amir Farhodboev | |||
| Ravshan Kulob | Saket Elhami | Joma | Hoji Sharif | |
| Regar-TadAZ | Ismoil Shahriorzoda | Joma | TALCO | |
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | Nuriddin Sardorboev | Islom Eldorov |
Foreign players
During the 2024 season, Tajikistan Higher League are able to register seven foreign players, with only five being able to be on the pitch at the same time.[3]
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 | Player 8 | Player 9 | Former Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkchi | ||||||||||
| CSKA Pamir |  Dangang Arnauld | Gerard Bakinde | Jean Gatten |  Anani Kwasi |  Daniel Ahaby |  Saidmakhmud Gulomov | Mukhiddin Odilov | |||
| Eskhata |  Vladislav Shevchenko | Roman Khibaba | Olim Karimov | Shakhzod Mamurdzhonov | Sanzhar Rikhsiboev | |||||
| Istaravshan | Mbeke Siebatcheu | Jakhongir Akhmadov | Oybek Akhmatov | Azamat Isroilov | Jafar Ismoilov | Jamshid Khasanov | Mirzokhid Mirzamakhmudov | Khurshid Olimov | Javokhirbek Rasulov | |
| Istiklol |  Dženis Beganović |  Murilo Souza |  Ivan Novoselec |  Keita Suzuki | Blessing Eleke | Slavko Lukić |  Oleksiy Larin | |||
| Khosilot Farkhor | Francois Enyegue | Willy Kapawa | Arsene Bilé Obama | Junior Prince Sime | Prosper Gbeku | Aryeetey Roger | ||||
| Khujand | Tony Bikatal | Deni Daliev | Ramazan Naniev | Artyom Serdyuk | Sergei Tskanyan | Firdavs Abdusalimov | Jasur Kurbonov | Islom Toshpulatov | ||
| Kuktosh Rudaki | Kuaye Godson | Kamal Mohammed | Abraham Odonkor | Mahdi Nourpourasl | Ural Choriev | |||||
| Panjshir | Ngangue Ntengue Dorian | Alexandre Ngongang | Andre Nkou | Franck Michael Nonga |  Wilfried Tchamako | Christopher Bonney | Junior Onana | Peter Sarkodie | Radin Sayyar | |
| Ravshan Kulob | Matheus Silva | Samuel Ofori |  Evgheni Oancea |  Musa Nurnazarov | Yuriy Batyushyn | Dmytriy Pavlish | Yevhen Hrytsenko | |||
| Regar-TadAZ | Joseph Feumba | Prince Arthur | Emmanuel Kwadwo Frimpong | Osuman Kassim | Johnson Owusu | Arash Akbari | Ramis Begishev | Sardor Jakhonov | Asilbek Temirov | |
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | Enoch Aryeetey | Bonnah Derrick | Torsu Christian Dodzi | Reza Seyf Ahmadi | Mykyta Peterman | Serhiy Yavorskyi | Sardor Kobulzhanov |
In bold: Players that have been capped for their national team.
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istiklol | Igor Cherevchenko | Contract Expired | 11 February 2024[4] | Preseason | Nikola Lazarevic | 15 March 2024[5] |
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Istiklol | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | +12 | 12 | Qualification for AFC Champions League 2 |
| 2 | CSKA Pamir | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 10 | |
| 3 | Regar-TadAZ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 8 | |
| 4 | Khosilot Farkhor | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Ravshan Kulob | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | |
| 6 | Barkchi | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | |
| 7 | Istaravshan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 | |
| 8 | Eskhata | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 | |
| 9 | Khujand | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 10 | Kuktosh Rudaki | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | −7 | 4 | |
| 11 | Vakhsh Bokhtar | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 3 | |
| 12 | Panjshir | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | −7 | 0 | Relegation to Tajik First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
Results
| Home \ Away | BAR | CPD | ESK | ISA | IST | KHF | KJD | KUK | PAN | RAV | REG | VAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkchi | 10 Nov | 31 May | 9 Aug | 19 Oct | 5 Oct | 5 May | 6 Sep | 16 Jun | 3–3 | 18 May | 1–0 | |
| CSKA Pamir | 21 Jun | 11 Aug | 7 Sep | 3 Nov | 20 Oct | 17 May | 4 Oct | 30 Jun | 0–0 | 1 Jun | 5 May | |
| Eskhata | 27 Oct | 0–3 | 12 May | 13 Oct | 17 Aug | 29 Jun | 16 Jun | 10 Nov | 1–1 | 21 Sep | 24 May | |
| Istaravshan | 1–1 | 0–1 | 5 Oct | 30 Jun | 1 Nov | 2 Jun | 20 Oct | 18 Aug | 22 Sep | 23 Jun | 18 May | |
| Istiklol | 26 May | 15 Jun | 19 May | 3–1 | 4 May | 8 Sep | 6–0 | 25 Oct | 10 Nov | 6 Oct | 3–0 | |
| Khosilot Farkhor | 10 May | 25 May | 1–2 | 15 Jun | 22 Sep | 10 Aug | 2–0 | 12 Oct | 27 Oct | 0–1 | 10 Nov | |
| Khujand | 20 Sep | 12 Oct | 2–1 | 26 Oct | 0–1 | 1–3 | 10 Nov | 10 May | 25 May | 16 Aug | 15 Jun | |
| Kuktosh Rudaki | 2–1 | 12 May | 3 Nov | 25 May | 18 Aug | 29 Jun | 21 Jun | 21 Sep | 13 Oct | 0–0 | 26 Oct | |
| Panjshir | 2 Nov | 1–3 | 22 Jun | 1–3 | 1 Jun | 17 May | 6 Oct | 4 May | 11 Aug | 18 Oct | 8 Sep | |
| Ravshan Kulob | 29 Jun | 18 Aug | 6 Sep | 5 May | 23 Jun | 2 Jun | 19 Oct | 19 May | 2–0 | 2 Nov | 5 Oct | |
| Regar-TadAZ | 11 Oct | 26 Oct | 3 May | 10 Nov | 15 May | 7 Sep | 0–0 | 9 Aug | 26 May | 16 Jun | 2–0 | |
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | 17 Aug | 21 Sep | 20 Oct | 13 Oct | 10 Aug | 22 Jun | 1 Nov | 2 Jun | 1–0 | 15 May | 28 Jun |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: [citation needed]
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Season statistics
Scoring
- First goal of the season: Bakhtiyor Zaripov for Ravshan Kulob against Barkchi. (6 April 2024)
Top scorers
- As of matches played 28 April 2024[6]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisher Dzhalilov | Istiklol | 3 |
| Blessing Eleke | Istiklol | ||
| Bakhtiyor Zaripov | Ravshan | ||
| 4 | Artyom Serdyuk | Khujand | 2 |
| Shervoni Mabatshoev | Istiklol | ||
| Nozim Babadjanov | Ravshan | ||
| Jamshid Khasanov | Istaravshan | ||
| Abdullo Sharipov | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Davlatbek Saidaminov | Panjshir | ||
| Nuriddin Khamrokulov | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| Ehson Panjshanbe | Istiklol | ||
| Mukhsindzhon Abdugaffarov | Kuktosh Rudaki | ||
| Sherzod Mahamadiev | Regar-TadAZ | ||
| Jahongir Ergashev | Eskhata | ||
| 15 | Jasur Kurbonov | Khujand | 1 |
| Abubakr Sulaimonov | Barkchi | ||
| Sheravgan Saidov | Barkchi | ||
| Sherzod Radjabov | Barkchi | ||
| Azizbek Sultonov | Ravshan | ||
| Emmanuel Kwadwo Frimpong | Regar-TadAZ | ||
| Manuchekhr Dzhalilov | Istiklol | ||
| Mbake Siyabatchu Deudoni | Istaravshan | ||
| Sheroz Sharipov | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Shahboz Khabibov | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Abduhalil Boronov | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| Saidmukhtor Azimov | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| Sheriddin Boboev | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| Umardzhon Sharipov | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| Mukhiddin Odilov | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Komron Mirzonazhod | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Bilol Boboev | Barkchi | ||
| Otabek Karimov | Istaravshan | ||
| Olim Karimov | Eskhata | ||
| Amirdzhon Safarov | Eskhata | ||
| Dženis Beganović | Istiklol | ||
| Ivan Novoselec | Istiklol | ||
| Kamkil Saidov | Barkchi | ||
| Komron Ibrokhimov | CSKA Pamir | ||
| Shakhbon Naimov | Barkchi | ||
| Xudojdod Uzokov | Vakhsh Bokhtar |
Own goals:
Christopher Bonney – for Istaravshan vs Panjshir 19 April 2024
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Eleke | Istiklol | Kuktosh Rudaki | 6–0 (H) | 20 April 2024 | [7] |
- 4 Player scored 4 goals
Clean sheets
- As of matches played 28 April 2024
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rustam Yatimov | Istiklol | 3 |
 | CSKA Pamir | ||
| | Regar-TadAZ | ||
| 4 | | Ravshan Kulob | 2 |
| 5 | Ibrokhim Ismoilov | Regar-TadAZ | 1 |
| Prosper Gbeku | Khosilot Farkhor | ||
| | Kuktosh Rudaki | ||
| | Barkchi | ||
| | Khujand | ||
| | Vakhsh Bokhtar |
Attendances
- As of match played 7 April 2024
By round
| Round | Total | GP. | Avg. Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1[8] | 6,160 | 6 | 1,027 |
| Total | 6,160 | 6 | 1,027 |
By team
| Team \ Match played | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkchi | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| CSKA Pamir | — | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eskhata | — | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Istaravshan | — | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Istiklol | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Khosilot Farkhor | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Khujand | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Kuktosh Rudaki | — | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Panjshir | 110 | 110 | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ravshan Kulob | — | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Regar-TadAZ | 200 | 200 | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | — | 0 | 0 |
References
- ^ "БУКМЕКЕРСКАЯ КОМПАНИЯ 1XBET СТАЛА ТИТУЛЬНЫМ СПОНСОРОМ ФУТБОЛЬНОЙ ЛИГИ ТАДЖИКИСТАНА". fft.tj (in Russian). Football Federation Tajikistan. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ a b "ЖЕРЕБЬЕВКА КАЛЕНДАРЯ ЧЕМПИОНАТА ТАДЖИКИСТАНА-2024 СОСТОИТСЯ 7 МАРТА". fft.tj (in Russian). Tajikistan Football Federation. 5 March 2024.
- ^ "44 ЛЕГИОНЕРА ИЗ 13 СТРАН ВЫСТУПЯТ В 1XBET-ЧЕМПИОНАТЕ ТАДЖИКИСТАНА-2023". fft.tj/ (in Russian). Tajikistan Football Federation. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "МӮҲЛАТИ ШАРТНОМАИ СИТОДИ МУРАББИЁНИ «ИСТИҚЛОЛ» БА ПОЁН РАСИД". t.me/s/fcistiklol2007 (in Tajik). FC Istiklol Telegram. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "НИКОЛА ЛАЗАРЕВИЧ САРМУРАББИИ НАВИ «ИСТИҚЛОЛ»". t.me/s/fcistiklol2007 (in Tajik). FC Istiklol Telegram. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Top Scorers". soccer24.com/. Soccer24. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Istiqlol Dushanbe 6-0 Kuktosh". soccer24.com. Soccer24. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "ЧЕМПИОНАТ ТАДЖИКИСТАНА-2024 СРЕДИ КОМАНД ВЫСШЕЙ ЛИГИ: ИТОГИ ПЕРВОГО ТУРА". fft.tj (in Russian). Tajikistan Football Federation. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
External links
- Football federation of Tajikistan
