2025 Tajikistan Higher League
| Season | 2025 |
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| Dates | 7 March 2025 - TBD 2025 |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 61 (2.54 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Ravshan Kulob 4–1 Khujand (29 March 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Panjshir 0–3 CSKA Pamir (16 March 2025) Khosilot Farkhor 0–3 Barkchi Hisor (16 March 2025) Hulbuk 2–5 Eskhata (4 April 2025) Panjshir 0–3 Istiklol (6 April 2025) |
| Highest scoring | Hulbuk 2–5 Eskhata (4 April 2025) |
| Longest winning run | Istiklol (2) Hulbuk (2) Vakhsh Bokhtar (2) CSKA Pamir (2) Ravshan Kulob (2) |
| Longest unbeaten run | CSKA Pamir (4) Vakhsh Bokhtar (4) Istiklol (4) |
| Longest winless run | Khosilot Farkhor (4) Istaravshan (4) Panjshir (4) |
| Longest losing run | Khujand (3) |
| Highest attendance | 5,000 - Istaravshan vs Eskhata (28 March 2025) |
| Lowest attendance | 0 - Vakhsh Bokhtar vs Eskhata (9 March 2025) |
| Total attendance | 33,390 |
| Average attendance | 1,391 (6 April 2025) |
← 2024 2026 → All statistics correct as of 6 April 2025. | |
The 2025 Tajikistan Higher League (Tajik: 2025 Лигаи Олии Тоҷикистон, Russian: 2025 Высшая Лига Таджикистана), also known as 1xBet Higher League due to sponsorship reasons,[1] is the 34th season of the Tajikistan Higher League, Tajikistan's top division of association football.
Season events
At the end of the previous season, the Tajikistan Football Federation announced that Kuktosh Rudaki had been relegated to the Tajikistan First League, with Hulbuk being promoted in their place.[2]
Teams
Dushanbe
Locations of teams in the 2023 Tajikistan Higher League
| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
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| Barkchi Hisor | Hisor | 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 |
| Hosilot Farkhor | Farkhor | Central Stadium | |
| Hulbuk | Hulbuk | Central Stadium | 1,000 |
| Khujand | Khujand | Bistsolagii Istiqloliyati Stadium | 20,000 |
| Panjsher | 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 |
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| Barkchi Hisor |  Alifbek Beromov[3]
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| CSKA Pamir | Shamsiddin Kosimov[4]
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| Eskhata | Shukhrat Umarov[5]
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| Istaravshan | Shuhrat Shamsiev[6]
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| Istiklol | Igor Cherevchenko[7]
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| Khosilot Farkhor |  Amin Subhoni[8]
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| Hulbuk | Jaoloddin Machidov[9]
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| Khujand | Rustam Khojayev[10]
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| Panjsher | Bakhtiyor Khakimov[11]
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| Ravshan Kulob |  Dmitri Cheryshev[12]
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| Regar-TadAZ | Takhirdzhon Muminov[13]
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| Vakhsh Bokhtar | Zarif Usmonov[14]
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Foreign players
During the 2025 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.[15]
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 | Former Players |
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| Barkchi Hisor |  Étienne Landry Onana
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 Patrick Arthur
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Fredrick Asante
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Ramin Doobi
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Boateng Frimpong
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Quaye Godson
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Kamal Mohammed
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| CSKA Pamir | Gerard Bakinde
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Francois Enyegue
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Kevin Lucas
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Alex Jemfa
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Anani Kwasi
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Cobblah Prince
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| Eskhata |  Khamidullo Abdukhamidov
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Sardorbek Khursandov
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Mirzhalol Kosimov
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Sanzhar Rikhsiboev
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Diyorbek Shavkiev
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Izzatulla Tursunov
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Zoir Tursunov
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| Istaravshan | Sukhrob Berdiev
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Bobur Kosimov
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Abdujalil Manazarov
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Mirzohid Mirzomakhmudov
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Jahongir Safarov
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Sardorbek Saidov
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Shahzod Shamsiddinov
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| Istiklol |  Dženis Beganović
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Reza Dehghani
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 Umar Abubakar
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Joshua Akpudje
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Lawrence Nicholas
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Joseph Okoro
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 Nikola Stošić
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| Khosilot Farkhor | Willy Kapawa
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Arsene Bilé Obama
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Rudolph Ngombé
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Bortey Acquaye
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Joseph Akomadi
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Samuel Ofori
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Sunday Song
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| Hulbuk | Franklin Bamayangona
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Prosper Gbeku
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Vafa Hakhamaneshi
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Farzin Moradi
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Aahkan Pajoukhan
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Zafar Ismailov
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| Khujand | David Mawutor
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Paul Komolafe
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Artyom Serdyuk
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Sergey Tsankyan
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Firdavs Abdusalimov
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Asilzhon Begimkulov
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Islom Toshpulatov
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| Panjsher | Ngangue Ntengue Dorian
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Anaba Touna
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Gyna Christian
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Peter Sarkodie
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Mehdi Babri
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Ayubkhon Alimov
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Rustam Kuchkorov
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| Ravshan Kulob | Audrey Zepatta
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Ishmael Antwi
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Olaoluwa Ojetunde
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 Oleksiy Helovani
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Yevhen Hrytsenko
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Andriy Markovych
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| Regar-TadAZ | David Atsam
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Joseph Feumba
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Manuel Tresor Panny
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Kwadwo Frimpong
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Osuman Kassim
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Samandar Kodirov
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Asilbek Temirov
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| Vakhsh Bokhtar | Tony Bikatal
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Benjamin Amponsah
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 Adam Kovac
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Dmytro Bilonoh
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Serhiy Yavorskyi
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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 |
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| Eskhata | Igor Surov
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Preseason | Shukhrat Umarov
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12 February 2025[16] | ||
| Istaravshan | Numon Khasanov
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Shuhrat Shamsiev
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13 February 2025[17] |
Regular season
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Istiklol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 10 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two |
| 2 | CSKA Pamir | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 8 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two Qualifying play-off |
| 3 | Vakhsh Bokhtar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 8 | |
| 4 | Eskhata | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 7 | |
| 5 | Ravshan Kulob | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 | |
| 6 | Hulbuk | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | |
| 7 | Barkchi Hisor | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 5 | |
| 8 | Regar-TadAZ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 9 | Khujand | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 | |
| 10 | Istaravshan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 2 | |
| 11 | Hosilot Farkhor | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 2 | Qualification to relegation play-offs |
| 12 | Panjshir | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 1 | Relegation to Tajik First Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 6 April 2025. 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
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 6 April 2025. 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: Anani Kwasi for CSKA Pamir Dushanbe against Khosilot Farkhor. (7 March 2025)
Top scorers
- As of matches played 6 April 2025
Clean sheets
- As of matches played 6 April 2025
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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| 1 | Prosper Gbeku
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Hulbuk | 3 |
| 2 | Khusniddini Makhmadali
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CSKA Pamir | 2 |
| Quaye Godson
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Barkchi Hisor | ||
| Mukhriddin Khasanov
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Istiklol | ||
| 5 | Izatullo Tursunov
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Eskhata | 1 |
| Khodzhimurod Salokhiddinov
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Panjshir | ||
| Yevhen Hrytsenko
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Ravshan Kulob | ||
| Daler Barotov
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Khujand |
Discipline
Red cards
- As of match played 6 April 2025
Paul Komolafe - Istiklol vs Khujand (7 March 2025)[18]- Yevhen Hrytsenko - Ravshan Kulob vs Istaravshan (9 March 2025)[18]
- Mekhrubon Gafforzoda - Barkchi Hisor vs Regar-TadAZ (10 March 2025)[18]
- Sherzod Radjabov - Barkchi Hisor vs Regar-TadAZ (10 March 2025)[18]
- Daler Imomnazarov - Barkchi Hisor vs Regar-TadAZ (10 March 2025)[18]
- Diyorbek Shavkiev - Eskhata vs Ravshan Kulob (14 March 2025)
- Joseph Okoro - Istiklol vs Regar-TadAZ (14 March 2025)
- Artyom Serdyuk - Khujand vs Vakhsh Bokhtar (15 March 2025)
- Davronjon Ergashev - Ravshan Kulob vs Khujand (29 March 2025)
- Saidkhodzha Mukhammad Sharifi - Khosilot Farkhor vs Vakhsh Bokhtar (5 April 2025)
- Ravshan Azizov - Panjshir vs Istiklol (6 April 2025)
- Davlatbek Saydaminov - Panjshir vs Istiklol (6 April 2025)
- Manuchekhr Dzhalilov - Panjshir vs Istiklol (6 April 2025)
Attendances
- As of match played 6 April 2025
By round
| Round | Total | GP. | Avg. Per Game |
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| Round 1[18] | 3,800 | 6 | 633 |
| Round 2[19] | 4,350 | 6 | 725 |
| Round 3[19] | 8,020 | 6 | 1,337 |
| Round 4[20] | 17,220 | 6 | 2,870 |
| Round 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Round 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33,390 | 24 | 1,391 |
By team
| Team \ Match played | 1[18] | 2[19] | 3[19] | 4[20] | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | Total | Average |
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| Barkchi Hisor | 800 | — | 120 | — | 920 | 460 | ||||||||||||||||||
| CSKA Pamir | 1,000 | — | 1,300 | 300 | 2,600 | 867 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eskhata | — | 900 | — | — | 900 | 900 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Istaravshan | — | — | 5,000 | — | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Istiklol | 200 | 1,000 | 400 | — | 1,600 | 533 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Khosilot Farkhor | — | 400 | — | 1,000 | 1,400 | 700 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hulbuk | — | 1,000 | — | 700 | 1,700 | 850 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Khujand | — | 550 | — | 4,600 | 5,150 | 2,575 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Panjshir | 800 | 500 | — | 320 | 1,620 | 540 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ravshan Kulob | 1,000 | — | 800 | — | 1,800 | 900 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Regar-TadAZ | — | — | — | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vakhsh Bokhtar | 0 | — | 400 | — | 400 | 200 |
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