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| Founded | | Founded = 2020 | ||
| Headquarters = [[Agra]] | | Headquarters = [[Agra]] | ||
| FMF affiliation = 2020 | | FMF affiliation = 2020 | ||
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| Region2 affiliation = 2020 | | Region2 affiliation = 2020 | ||
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| Region affiliation = | | Region affiliation = | ||
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| President | | President = Farzana Rahimi | ||
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The '''Çakaristan Football Federation''' | The '''Çakaristan Football Federation''' is the governing body of association football in [[Çakaristan]]. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in [[Agra]], the federation is responsible for the administration and organisation of football throughout the country. It is affiliated with the [[FMF|Fédération Micraise de Football]] and the [[AEFA|Apollonia and Eura Football Association]], through which Çakaristan participates in international football competitions. | ||
The | The federation oversees the national football teams and administers the country's principal domestic competitions. These include the [[Çakari Super League]], the highest division of men's professional football, the [[Çakari Football League]], which has operated as the second national division since the restructuring of 2026, and the [[Çakari Women's Football League]], the highest level of women's club football in Çakaristan. | ||
In international football, the federation is responsible for the [[Çakaristan national football team]], the [[Çakaristan national under-21 football team]] and the [[Çakaristan national women's football team]]. It also organises the [[Tea Cup]], an international women's football competition first held in 2025, and retains ownership of the tournament's trophy. | |||
== | == History == | ||
=== | === Foundation === | ||
===Women=== | The Çakaristan Football Federation was established in 2020 to provide a unified national governing body for association football in Çakaristan. Its foundation followed growing participation in organised football and the country's increasing involvement in international sporting competitions. The federation joined the [[FMF|Fédération Micraise de Football]] and the [[AEFA|Apollonia and Eura Football Association]] in the same year, establishing the framework for Çakaristan's participation in international football. | ||
{{ | During its early years, the federation concentrated on the administration of the national football teams and the establishment of national competitions. In 2021, it introduced the [[Çakari Football League]] as the country's first nationwide professional football championship. | ||
=== Early professional competitions === | |||
The inaugural [[2021–22 Çakari Football League]] consisted of eight clubs representing several major cities and regions of Çakaristan. The competition established a regular national championship under the authority of the Çakaristan Football Federation, replacing the previous reliance on local and regional competitions as the principal setting for club football. | |||
[[Keruliya Elephants FC]] became the first national champions in the 2021–22 season. [[FC Manbai]] subsequently won consecutive championships in 2022–23 and 2023–24, followed by [[Agra Sultans FC]], which secured the titles in 2024–25 and 2025–26. Although the national league initially consisted of only eight clubs, football continued to be played throughout the country in regional and local competitions. | |||
The considerable geographical size of Çakaristan presented logistical challenges for the national league. Long distances between participating clubs influenced the organisation of fixtures and remained an important consideration in later changes to the domestic competition structure. | |||
=== Women's football === | |||
The Çakaristan Football Federation expanded its involvement in women's football during the 2020s. Several women's football teams were established in 2024, while the [[Çakaristan national women's football team]] began representing the country in international competition. The national team, nicknamed the ''Green Tigresses'', participated in the inaugural [[2025 Tea Cup]], which was organised by Çakaristan. | |||
In 2026, the federation established the [[Çakari Women's Football League]] as the highest national women's club competition. The inaugural [[2026–27 Çakari Women's Football League|2026–27 season]] features sixteen clubs divided into four regional groups, with a knockout stage determining the national champions. The regional format was adopted in consideration of the distances between the participating clubs. | |||
=== Football restructuring of 2026 === | |||
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation introduced a comprehensive restructuring of the domestic professional league system. The reform expanded the national football pyramid beyond the eight clubs that had participated in the original top division and established separate first and second national leagues. | |||
The original [[Çakari Football League]], which had operated as the country's highest national division since 2021, was renamed the [[Çakari Super League]] and expanded to 24 clubs. The expanded competition included its original members, other established Çakari clubs and newly formed professional football teams. A new second division, retaining the name '''Çakari Football League''', was established with twenty clubs. | |||
The integration of [[Rečnozemlja]] into Çakaristan also influenced the restructuring. Clubs from the territory, including [[FC Palanka]], [[FC Ravna]], [[FC Krava]] and [[Seven Swords]], were incorporated into the national football structure. [[Niška Zvezda]], based in [[Muciri]] (formerly Srbograd), was included in the expanded top division. | |||
The restructuring created a two-tier national professional league system comprising 44 clubs. The Çakari Super League retained the historical records and championships of the former top-tier competition, while the newly established second division began its own competitive history in the 2026–27 season. | |||
== Organisation == | |||
=== Responsibilities === | |||
The Çakaristan Football Federation is responsible for the governance and administration of association football throughout Çakaristan. Its principal responsibilities include organising national competitions, administering the men's and women's national teams, establishing club licensing and competition regulations, overseeing disciplinary matters and coordinating the country's participation in international football. | |||
The federation also maintains relations with regional football associations, which administer competitions outside the national professional leagues. The national governing body establishes the framework within which domestic competitions are organised and represents Çakaristan in matters concerning the [[FMF|Fédération Micraise de Football]] and the [[AEFA|Apollonia and Eura Football Association]]. | |||
=== Headquarters === | |||
The headquarters of the Çakaristan Football Federation are located in [[Agra]], the capital of Çakaristan. The federation's central administration is responsible for the organisation of national competitions, national team activities and relations with international football organisations. | |||
=== Regional football administration === | |||
Due to the geographical size and administrative structure of Çakaristan, regional football organisations remain responsible for numerous local competitions. The Çakaristan Football Federation coordinates with these organisations on matters relating to competition regulations and the relationship between regional football and the national league system. | |||
Following the restructuring of 2026, the national professional competitions included clubs from a wider range of cities and states. Regional football continued to operate separately from the two national men's divisions. | |||
== Presidents == | |||
The president is the senior executive official of the Çakaristan Football Federation and represents the organisation in domestic and international football matters. Since its establishment, the federation has been led by the following presidents. | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! No. | |||
! President | |||
! Term of office (AN) | |||
! Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rajendra Pratap Sinha | |||
| 1689–1697 | |||
| First president of the federation; responsible for establishing its early administrative structure. | |||
|- | |||
| 2 | |||
| Fariduddin Qasimi | |||
| 1697–1705 | |||
| Expanded cooperation with regional football organisations. | |||
|- | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vikram Devraj Mehta | |||
| 1705–1713 | |||
| Promoted youth football and regional competitions. | |||
|- | |||
| 4 | |||
| Yusuf al-Hamravi | |||
| 1713–1721 | |||
| Encouraged cooperation between football associations across the country. | |||
|- | |||
| 5 | |||
| Ardeshir Bahrami | |||
| 1721–1730 | |||
| Supported improvements to football administration and infrastructure. | |||
|- | |||
| 6 | |||
| Kamaluddin Farooqi | |||
| 1730–1740 | |||
| Oversaw the federation's participation in international football competitions. | |||
|- | |||
| 7 | |||
| [[Rafi Hakimi bin Alsalam]] | |||
| 1740–1748 | |||
| Oversaw organisational consolidation and international football cooperation. | |||
|- | |||
| 8 | |||
| Samir Daryush Khan | |||
| 1748–1755 | |||
| Supported the administration of professional club competitions. | |||
|- | |||
| 9 | |||
| '''Farzana Rahimi''' | |||
| 1755–present | |||
| First female president; oversaw the expansion of professional football and the 2026 league restructuring. | |||
|} | |||
== Domestic competitions == | |||
The Çakaristan Football Federation administers the principal national club football competitions in Çakaristan. The men's professional league system consists of two divisions, while women's football is organised through a separate national championship. | |||
=== Men's football === | |||
==== League system before 2026 ==== | |||
Between 2021 and 2026, the national football structure consisted of a single professional division, the [[Çakari Football League]]. The competition featured eight clubs and operated as the country's highest national championship from the 2021–22 season until the restructuring in 2026. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Level | |||
! Competition | |||
! Clubs | |||
! Status | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| [[Çakari Super League|Çakari Football League]] | |||
| 8 | |||
| National professional championship | |||
|- | |||
| Below national level | |||
| Regional and local competitions | |||
| Various | |||
| Regional and amateur football | |||
|} | |||
During its five seasons under the original name, the national championship was won by three clubs: [[Keruliya Elephants FC]], [[FC Manbai]] and [[Agra Sultans FC]]. The competition's historical records were subsequently incorporated into those of the Çakari Super League. | |||
==== League system from 2026 ==== | |||
Ahead of the 2026–27 season, the federation introduced a two-tier professional football system. The [[Çakari Super League]] became the highest national division with 24 clubs, while the newly established [[Çakari Football League]] became the second division with twenty clubs. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Level | |||
! Competition | |||
! Clubs | |||
! Status | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| '''[[Çakari Super League]]''' | |||
| 24 | |||
| Highest national professional division | |||
|- | |||
| 2 | |||
| '''[[Çakari Football League]]''' | |||
| 20 | |||
| Second national professional division | |||
|- | |||
| Below national level | |||
| Regional football competitions | |||
| Various | |||
| Regional and amateur football | |||
|} | |||
The restructuring increased the number of clubs participating in national professional football from eight to 44. The Çakari Super League continued the historical lineage of the former top division, including all previously awarded championships, while the new second division began its own competitive history in 2026–27. Promotion and relegation between the divisions are governed by the regulations of the Çakaristan Football Federation. | |||
==== Competition formats ==== | |||
The [[Çakari Super League]] consists of 24 clubs competing in a double round-robin championship. Each club plays 46 league matches, facing every opponent once at home and once away, resulting in 552 matches per season. | |||
The [[Çakari Football League]] consists of twenty clubs competing under the same home-and-away format. Each club plays 38 matches per season, resulting in 380 league matches. Both competitions award three points for a victory, one point for a draw and no points for a defeat. | |||
=== Women's football === | |||
The [[Çakari Women's Football League]] is the highest national women's club football competition in Çakaristan. Introduced for the 2026–27 season, the league features sixteen clubs representing different regions and states of the country. The inaugural competition is organised through four regional groups of four clubs, followed by a knockout stage. | |||
During the group stage, each club plays six matches, facing the other three teams in its group once at home and once away. The two highest-placed clubs in each group qualify for the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and the championship final. The inaugural season therefore comprises 48 group-stage matches and seven knockout matches, resulting in a total of 55 matches. | |||
The group stage is scheduled between September and December 2026, with an international break during the [[2026 Tea Cup]]. The quarter-finals and semi-finals take place in February and March 2027 at [[Dehali Stadium]] in [[Agra]] and [[University Sports Ground]] in [[Šer-Ku-Riž]]. The championship final is scheduled for 10 April 2027 at [[Akbar National Stadium]]. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Level | |||
! Competition | |||
! Clubs | |||
! Format | |||
|- | |||
| 1 | |||
| [[Çakari Women's Football League]] | |||
| 16 | |||
| Four groups followed by knockout stage | |||
|} | |||
=== Regional and amateur football === | |||
Outside the national professional divisions, football is organised through regional and local competitions. These competitions operate within the administrative structures of the respective regional football organisations, with the Çakaristan Football Federation serving as the national governing body. | |||
== National teams == | |||
The Çakaristan Football Federation administers the national football teams representing Çakaristan in international competitions. These include the senior men's national team, the men's under-21 national team and the senior women's national team. | |||
=== Men's teams === | |||
The federation is responsible for the administration of the [[Çakaristan national football team]] and the [[Çakaristan national under-21 football team]]. The senior national team represents Çakaristan in international football competitions under the authority of the [[FMF|Fédération Micraise de Football]] and the [[AEFA|Apollonia and Eura Football Association]], while the under-21 team participates in competitions for younger international players. | |||
* [[Çakaristan national football team]] | |||
* [[Çakaristan national under-21 football team]] | |||
=== Women's team === | |||
The [[Çakaristan national women's football team]], nicknamed the '''Green Tigresses''', represents Çakaristan in international women's football. The team participated in the inaugural [[2025 Tea Cup]] and the [[2026 Tea Cup]], competing against other national women's teams from across Micras. The Çakaristan Football Federation is responsible for the team's administration and participation in international competitions. | |||
== International competitions == | |||
=== Tea Cup === | |||
The [[Tea Cup]] is an international women's football competition organised by the Çakaristan Football Federation. The inaugural tournament took place in Çakaristan in 2025, while the [[2026 Tea Cup|second edition]] was hosted by [[Sanpantul]]. The federation retains ownership of the Tea Cup trophy. | |||
The tournament brings together national women's football teams from countries associated with tea as a national drink, alongside invited participants. The Çakaristan national women's football team has participated in both editions of the competition. | |||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 28 October 2026
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| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Agra |
| FMF affiliation | 2020 |
| AEFA affiliation | 2020 |
| President | Farzana Rahimi |
The Çakaristan Football Federation is the governing body of association football in Çakaristan. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Agra, the federation is responsible for the administration and organisation of football throughout the country. It is affiliated with the Fédération Micraise de Football and the Apollonia and Eura Football Association, through which Çakaristan participates in international football competitions.
The federation oversees the national football teams and administers the country's principal domestic competitions. These include the Çakari Super League, the highest division of men's professional football, the Çakari Football League, which has operated as the second national division since the restructuring of 2026, and the Çakari Women's Football League, the highest level of women's club football in Çakaristan.
In international football, the federation is responsible for the Çakaristan national football team, the Çakaristan national under-21 football team and the Çakaristan national women's football team. It also organises the Tea Cup, an international women's football competition first held in 2025, and retains ownership of the tournament's trophy.
History
Foundation
The Çakaristan Football Federation was established in 2020 to provide a unified national governing body for association football in Çakaristan. Its foundation followed growing participation in organised football and the country's increasing involvement in international sporting competitions. The federation joined the Fédération Micraise de Football and the Apollonia and Eura Football Association in the same year, establishing the framework for Çakaristan's participation in international football.
During its early years, the federation concentrated on the administration of the national football teams and the establishment of national competitions. In 2021, it introduced the Çakari Football League as the country's first nationwide professional football championship.
Early professional competitions
The inaugural 2021–22 Çakari Football League consisted of eight clubs representing several major cities and regions of Çakaristan. The competition established a regular national championship under the authority of the Çakaristan Football Federation, replacing the previous reliance on local and regional competitions as the principal setting for club football.
Keruliya Elephants FC became the first national champions in the 2021–22 season. FC Manbai subsequently won consecutive championships in 2022–23 and 2023–24, followed by Agra Sultans FC, which secured the titles in 2024–25 and 2025–26. Although the national league initially consisted of only eight clubs, football continued to be played throughout the country in regional and local competitions.
The considerable geographical size of Çakaristan presented logistical challenges for the national league. Long distances between participating clubs influenced the organisation of fixtures and remained an important consideration in later changes to the domestic competition structure.
Women's football
The Çakaristan Football Federation expanded its involvement in women's football during the 2020s. Several women's football teams were established in 2024, while the Çakaristan national women's football team began representing the country in international competition. The national team, nicknamed the Green Tigresses, participated in the inaugural 2025 Tea Cup, which was organised by Çakaristan.
In 2026, the federation established the Çakari Women's Football League as the highest national women's club competition. The inaugural 2026–27 season features sixteen clubs divided into four regional groups, with a knockout stage determining the national champions. The regional format was adopted in consideration of the distances between the participating clubs.
Football restructuring of 2026
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation introduced a comprehensive restructuring of the domestic professional league system. The reform expanded the national football pyramid beyond the eight clubs that had participated in the original top division and established separate first and second national leagues.
The original Çakari Football League, which had operated as the country's highest national division since 2021, was renamed the Çakari Super League and expanded to 24 clubs. The expanded competition included its original members, other established Çakari clubs and newly formed professional football teams. A new second division, retaining the name Çakari Football League, was established with twenty clubs.
The integration of Rečnozemlja into Çakaristan also influenced the restructuring. Clubs from the territory, including FC Palanka, FC Ravna, FC Krava and Seven Swords, were incorporated into the national football structure. Niška Zvezda, based in Muciri (formerly Srbograd), was included in the expanded top division.
The restructuring created a two-tier national professional league system comprising 44 clubs. The Çakari Super League retained the historical records and championships of the former top-tier competition, while the newly established second division began its own competitive history in the 2026–27 season.
Organisation
Responsibilities
The Çakaristan Football Federation is responsible for the governance and administration of association football throughout Çakaristan. Its principal responsibilities include organising national competitions, administering the men's and women's national teams, establishing club licensing and competition regulations, overseeing disciplinary matters and coordinating the country's participation in international football.
The federation also maintains relations with regional football associations, which administer competitions outside the national professional leagues. The national governing body establishes the framework within which domestic competitions are organised and represents Çakaristan in matters concerning the Fédération Micraise de Football and the Apollonia and Eura Football Association.
Headquarters
The headquarters of the Çakaristan Football Federation are located in Agra, the capital of Çakaristan. The federation's central administration is responsible for the organisation of national competitions, national team activities and relations with international football organisations.
Regional football administration
Due to the geographical size and administrative structure of Çakaristan, regional football organisations remain responsible for numerous local competitions. The Çakaristan Football Federation coordinates with these organisations on matters relating to competition regulations and the relationship between regional football and the national league system.
Following the restructuring of 2026, the national professional competitions included clubs from a wider range of cities and states. Regional football continued to operate separately from the two national men's divisions.
Presidents
The president is the senior executive official of the Çakaristan Football Federation and represents the organisation in domestic and international football matters. Since its establishment, the federation has been led by the following presidents.
| No. | President | Term of office (AN) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajendra Pratap Sinha | 1689–1697 | First president of the federation; responsible for establishing its early administrative structure. |
| 2 | Fariduddin Qasimi | 1697–1705 | Expanded cooperation with regional football organisations. |
| 3 | Vikram Devraj Mehta | 1705–1713 | Promoted youth football and regional competitions. |
| 4 | Yusuf al-Hamravi | 1713–1721 | Encouraged cooperation between football associations across the country. |
| 5 | Ardeshir Bahrami | 1721–1730 | Supported improvements to football administration and infrastructure. |
| 6 | Kamaluddin Farooqi | 1730–1740 | Oversaw the federation's participation in international football competitions. |
| 7 | Rafi Hakimi bin Alsalam | 1740–1748 | Oversaw organisational consolidation and international football cooperation. |
| 8 | Samir Daryush Khan | 1748–1755 | Supported the administration of professional club competitions. |
| 9 | Farzana Rahimi | 1755–present | First female president; oversaw the expansion of professional football and the 2026 league restructuring. |
Domestic competitions
The Çakaristan Football Federation administers the principal national club football competitions in Çakaristan. The men's professional league system consists of two divisions, while women's football is organised through a separate national championship.
Men's football
League system before 2026
Between 2021 and 2026, the national football structure consisted of a single professional division, the Çakari Football League. The competition featured eight clubs and operated as the country's highest national championship from the 2021–22 season until the restructuring in 2026.
| Level | Competition | Clubs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Çakari Football League | 8 | National professional championship |
| Below national level | Regional and local competitions | Various | Regional and amateur football |
During its five seasons under the original name, the national championship was won by three clubs: Keruliya Elephants FC, FC Manbai and Agra Sultans FC. The competition's historical records were subsequently incorporated into those of the Çakari Super League.
League system from 2026
Ahead of the 2026–27 season, the federation introduced a two-tier professional football system. The Çakari Super League became the highest national division with 24 clubs, while the newly established Çakari Football League became the second division with twenty clubs.
| Level | Competition | Clubs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Çakari Super League | 24 | Highest national professional division |
| 2 | Çakari Football League | 20 | Second national professional division |
| Below national level | Regional football competitions | Various | Regional and amateur football |
The restructuring increased the number of clubs participating in national professional football from eight to 44. The Çakari Super League continued the historical lineage of the former top division, including all previously awarded championships, while the new second division began its own competitive history in 2026–27. Promotion and relegation between the divisions are governed by the regulations of the Çakaristan Football Federation.
Competition formats
The Çakari Super League consists of 24 clubs competing in a double round-robin championship. Each club plays 46 league matches, facing every opponent once at home and once away, resulting in 552 matches per season.
The Çakari Football League consists of twenty clubs competing under the same home-and-away format. Each club plays 38 matches per season, resulting in 380 league matches. Both competitions award three points for a victory, one point for a draw and no points for a defeat.
Women's football
The Çakari Women's Football League is the highest national women's club football competition in Çakaristan. Introduced for the 2026–27 season, the league features sixteen clubs representing different regions and states of the country. The inaugural competition is organised through four regional groups of four clubs, followed by a knockout stage.
During the group stage, each club plays six matches, facing the other three teams in its group once at home and once away. The two highest-placed clubs in each group qualify for the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and the championship final. The inaugural season therefore comprises 48 group-stage matches and seven knockout matches, resulting in a total of 55 matches.
The group stage is scheduled between September and December 2026, with an international break during the 2026 Tea Cup. The quarter-finals and semi-finals take place in February and March 2027 at Dehali Stadium in Agra and University Sports Ground in Šer-Ku-Riž. The championship final is scheduled for 10 April 2027 at Akbar National Stadium.
| Level | Competition | Clubs | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Çakari Women's Football League | 16 | Four groups followed by knockout stage |
Regional and amateur football
Outside the national professional divisions, football is organised through regional and local competitions. These competitions operate within the administrative structures of the respective regional football organisations, with the Çakaristan Football Federation serving as the national governing body.
National teams
The Çakaristan Football Federation administers the national football teams representing Çakaristan in international competitions. These include the senior men's national team, the men's under-21 national team and the senior women's national team.
Men's teams
The federation is responsible for the administration of the Çakaristan national football team and the Çakaristan national under-21 football team. The senior national team represents Çakaristan in international football competitions under the authority of the Fédération Micraise de Football and the Apollonia and Eura Football Association, while the under-21 team participates in competitions for younger international players.
Women's team
The Çakaristan national women's football team, nicknamed the Green Tigresses, represents Çakaristan in international women's football. The team participated in the inaugural 2025 Tea Cup and the 2026 Tea Cup, competing against other national women's teams from across Micras. The Çakaristan Football Federation is responsible for the team's administration and participation in international competitions.
International competitions
Tea Cup
The Tea Cup is an international women's football competition organised by the Çakaristan Football Federation. The inaugural tournament took place in Çakaristan in 2025, while the second edition was hosted by Sanpantul. The federation retains ownership of the Tea Cup trophy.
The tournament brings together national women's football teams from countries associated with tea as a national drink, alongside invited participants. The Çakaristan national women's football team has participated in both editions of the competition.
