the 2022 CAFA U-18 Women's Championship was the inaugural edition of the CAFA U-18 Women's Championship, the biennial international youth

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championship organized by the

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for the women's under-18 national teams of

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hosted the tournament. A total of four teams played in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January 2004 eligible to participate.

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were crowned the inaugural champions after finishing the tournament undefeated.

Participation

Participating teams

A total of 4 (out of 6)

nations entered the competition. ;Did not enter * *

Squads

Venues

Matches were held at the Republic Central Stadium.

Match officials

The following officials were appointed for the tournament: ;Referees * Malika Kadirova * Sahar Bibak * Munisa Mirzoeva * Anna Sidorova ;Assistant referees * Keremet Ismailova * Hadiseh Mahdavi * Zahra Emdadi * Zukhal Khuchanazarova * Intizora Solihova * Zilola Rahmatova

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:

Goalscorers

References

External links

*{{Official website, http://the-cafa.com/u18-womens-championship/ Sport in Dushanbe 2022 CAFA U-18 Women's Championship 2022 in Tajikistani football 2022 in women's association football 2022 in youth association football Women's football in Tajikistan CAFA Junior Championship