2023 FC Istiklol season

The FC Istiklol 2023 season was Istiklol's fifteenth Tajik League season, of which they are defending Tajik League Champions, whilst they also participated in the Tajik Cup, Tajik Supercup and AFC Champions League.

FC Istiklol
2023 season
PresidentShohruh Saidov
ManagerIgor Cherevchenko
StadiumRepublican Stadium
Tajikistan Higher LeagueChampions
Tajikistan CupChampions
Super CupRunners Up
AFC Champions LeagueGroup Stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Alisher Dzhalilov (13)
All: Alisher Dzhalilov (15)
Highest home attendance17,500 vs Al-Duhail
(19 September 2023)
Lowest home attendance250 vs Eskhata Khujand
(25 June 2023)
Average home league attendance1,317 (8 August 2023)

Season events

On 18 January, Istiklol announced the appointment of Igor Cherevchenko their new Head Coach, on a one-year contract.[1]

On 9 February, Istiklol announced the return of Alisher Dzhalilov and Ehson Panjshanbe, both on two-year contracts.[2]

On 18 February, Istiklol announced the loan signing of Alidzhoni Ayni from Krasnodar-2 until the end of the season, and the signing of Amadoni Kamolov from Paracuellos Antamira to a two-year contract.[3][4]

The following day, Salokhiddin Irgashev signed for Istiklol on a two-year contract from Metallurg Bekabad,[5] with Sodikjon Kurbonov signing from Dynamo Dushanbe to a two-year contract on 20 February.[6]

On 11 July, Istiklol announced that Idriss Aminu had left the club after his contract was terminated.[7]

On 13 July, Istiklol announced the signing of Dženis Beganović who'd previously played for Željezničar Sarajevo, Artur Kartashyan from Van and the return of Akhtam Nazarov from Andijon.[8][9][10]

On 14 July, Istiklol announced that they had mutually agreed to terminate the contracts of Siyovush Asrorov, Daler Imomnazarov and Sayedi Kovussho.[11]

The following day, 15 July, Istiklol announced the singings of Croatian defender Ivan Novoselec and Ivorian forward Senin Sebai to one-year contracts.[12][13]

On 18 July, Istiklol announced the singing of Iranian defender Mojtaba Moghtadaei to a one-year contract.[14]

On 21 December, Istiklol announced that their contracts with Cédric Gogoua, Mojtaba Moghtadaei, Joseph Okoro and Senin Sebai had expired.[15]

Squad
As of match played 15 December 2023
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Rustam Yatimov GK (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 25) Unattached 2018[16] 119 0
16 Olimjon Juraev GK (2003-09-17)17 September 2003 (aged 20) Youth team 2022 0 0
50 Mukhriddin Khasanov GK (2002-09-23)23 September 2002 (aged 21) Khujand 2021[17] 27 0
Defenders
3 Tabrezi Davlatmir DF (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 25) Narva Trans 2022[18] 126 3
4 Artur Kartashyan DF (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 26) Van 2023[9] 11 0
5 Sodikjon Kurbonov DF (2003-01-19)19 January 2003 (aged 20) Dynamo Dushanbe 2023[6] 2024[6] 25 3
19 Khaydar Sattorov DF (2003-02-18)18 February 2003 (aged 20) Youth Team 2023 5 0
22 Mojtaba Moghtadaei DF (1996-03-20)20 March 1996 (aged 27) Naft Masjed Soleyman 2023[14] 2024[14] 9 0
23 Alidzhon Karomatullozoda DF (2002-05-05)5 May 2002 (aged 21) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2022[18] 41 2
27 Cédric Gogoua DF (1994-07-10)10 July 1994 (aged 29) Unattached 2023 20 1
28 Akhtam Nazarov DF (1992-09-29)29 September 1992 (aged 31) Andijon 2023[10] 264 23
33 Ivan Novoselec DF (1995-06-19)19 June 1995 (aged 28) Koper 2023[13] 2024[13] 19 1
Midfielders
8 Dženis Beganović MF (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 27) Unattached 2023[8] 19 2
9 Joseph Okoro MF (2001-02-17)17 February 2001 (aged 22) Unattached 2023 24 0
10 Alisher Dzhalilov MF (1993-08-29)29 August 1993 (aged 30) AGMK 2023[2] 2024[2] 121 60
13 Amadoni Kamolov MF (2003-01-16)16 January 2003 (aged 20) Paracuellos Antamira 2023[4] 2024[4] 40 4
17 Ehson Panjshanbe MF (1999-05-12)12 May 1999 (aged 24) Zob Ahan Esfahan 2023[2] 2024[2] 132 28
20 Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov MF (2002-10-26)26 October 2002 (aged 21) Youth Team 2022 8 0
21 Romish Jalilov MF (1995-11-21)21 November 1995 (aged 28) Ravshan Kulob 2023
55 Salokhiddin Irgashev MF (2003-07-03)3 July 2003 (aged 20) Metallurg Bekabad 2023[5] 2024[5] 2 1
70 Shahrom Sulaymonov MF (1997-06-27)27 June 1997 (aged 26) Utenis Utena 2018 121 6
77 Alidzhoni Ayni MF (2004-08-06)6 August 2004 (aged 19) on loan from Krasnodar-2 2023[3] 2023[3] 21 1
Forwards
11 Shervoni Mabatshoev FW (2000-12-04)4 December 2000 (aged 23) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2021[19] 2023[19] 84 27
12 Senin Sebai FW (1993-12-18)18 December 1993 (aged 29) Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2023[13] 2024[13] 19 9
18 Pakhlavon Bakhrizoda FW (2001-03-19)19 March 2001 (aged 22) Youth Team 2023 3 0
63 Manuchekhr Dzhalilov FW (1990-09-27)27 September 1990 (aged 33) Persebaya Surabaya 2020 187 163
Youth Team
Saidali Ibrokhimov MF (2007-04-10)10 April 2007 (aged 16) Youth Team 2022 5 0
Rustam Kamolov FW (2007-06-04)4 June 2007 (aged 16) Youth Team 2022 5 0
Also under contract
Mukhammad Mukhammadzoda DF (2005-04-14)14 April 2005 (aged 18) Youth Team 2022 2 0
Away on loan
Left during the season
2 Siyovush Asrorov DF (1992-07-21)21 July 1992 (aged 31) Rahmatganj MFS 2022[20] 155 11
14 Sayedi Kovussho DF (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 28) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2022[18] 31 1
15 Idriss Aminu MF (1998-07-15)15 July 1998 (aged 25) CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2022[20] 23 0
18 Daler Imomnazarov DF (1995-05-31)31 May 1995 (aged 28) Dushanbe-83 2021[21] 2023[21] 57 1
Parviz Baki-Akhunov MF (1998-07-09)9 July 1998 (aged 25) Khatlon 2022[20] 7 0

Transfers

In
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 January 2023MFRomish JalilovRavshan KulobUndisclosed
9 February 2023MFAlisher DzhalilovAGMKUndisclosed[2]
9 February 2023MFEhson PanjshanbeZob Ahan EsfahanUndisclosed[2]
18 February 2023FWAmadoni KamolovParacuellos AntamiraUndisclosed[4]
19 February 2023MFSalokhiddin IrgashevMetallurg BekabadUndisclosed[5]
20 February 2023DFSodikjon KurbonovDynamo DushanbeUndisclosed[6]
31 March 2023DFCédric GogouaUnattachedFree
31 March 2023MFJoseph OkoroUnattachedFree
13 July 2023MFDženis BeganovićUnattachedFree[8]
13 July 2023DFArtur KartashyanVanUndisclosed[9]
13 July 2023DFAkhtam NazarovAndijonUndisclosed[10]
15 July 2023DFIvan NovoselecKoperUndisclosed[12]
15 July 2023FWSenin SebaiHapoel Ironi Kiryat ShmonaUndisclosed[13]
18 July 2023DFMojtaba MoghtadaeiNaft Masjed SoleymanUndisclosed[14]

Loans in
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
18 February 2023MFAlidzhoni AyniKrasnodar-2End of season[3]

Out
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
24 January 2023MFMukhammadzhon RakhimovNasafUndisclosed[22]
30 January 2023DFAkhtam NazarovAndijonUndisclosed[23]
24 February 2023GKShokhrukh KirgizboevKhujandUndisclosed
8 March 2023DFHlib HrachovLiepājaUndisclosed

Released
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref
1 March 2023MFParviz Baki-Akhunov
11 July 2023MFIdriss Aminu[7]
14 July 2023DFSiyovush AsrorovEskhata22 July 2023[11][24]
14 July 2023DFDaler ImomnazarovEskhata22 July 2023[11][25]
14 July 2023DFSayedi KovusshoEskhata22 July 2023[11][26]
21 December 2023DFCédric GogouaShinnik Yaroslavl16 February 2024[15][27]
21 December 2023DFMojtaba Moghtadaei[15]
21 December 2023MFJoseph OkoroBnei Yehuda[15]
21 December 2023FWSenin SebaiAl Jandal[15]
31 December 2023DFArtur KartashyanTelavi

Trial
Date From Position Nationality Name Last Club Date To Ref.
February 2023DFMihai LecaLviv[28]
February 2023FWAndrei PanyukovVeles Moscow[28]
February 2023MFMohammed KadiriDynamo Kyiv[29]
February 2023DFMarko PerkovićMTK Budapest[30]
February 2023DFCédric GogouaTuran[30]
March 2023MFJoseph OkoroOlimp-Dolgoprudny

Friendlies
8 February 2023 Istiklol 3–0 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
14:00 (UTC+5) M.Dzhalilov 30'
A.Dzhalilov 37'
Jalilov 90+1'		 Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Behruz Murtazoev
17 February 2023 Istiklol 3–1 Okzhetpes Belek, Turkey
18:00 (UTC+5) M.Dzhalilov
A.Dzhalilov 		Report
23 February 2023 Istiklol 0–3 Fakel Voronezh Belek, Turkey
13:30 (UTC+5) Report Leca 17' (o.g.)
Magal 37'
Suslov 84'
27 February 2023 Turan 1–2 Istiklol Belek, Turkey
19:00 (UTC+5) Diallo 35' Report M.Dzhalilov 30'
Kadiri 52'
Karomatullozoda 68'
20 March 2023 Istiklol 6–1 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
12:00 (UTC+5) Kamolov 10'
Mabatshoev 18', 23'
M.Dzhalilov 32'
Ayni 56'
Jalilov 81'
Sattorov 		Report Mahmadiev 90'
Azizov
Ahmedov 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Abdullah Davlatov
23 March 2023 Istiklol 0–0 Khosilot Farkhor Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
19 July 2023 Nasaf 2–0 Istiklol Qarshi, Uzbekistan
20:00 (UTC+5) Jighauri 52', 62' Report Stadium: Markaziy Stadium
Attendance: 6,200
Referee: Ravshan Abduvahidov
23 July 2023 Pakhtakor Tashkent 1–2 Istiklol Tashkent, Uzbekistan
20:00 (UTC+5) Kartashyan 31' (pen.)
Sebai 78'		 Report Ćeran 32' (pen.) Stadium: Pakhtakor Central Stadium

TFF Cup
Main article: TFF Cup

Preliminary round
10 March 2023 1 Istiklol 0–1 Khosilot Farkhor Guliston
(UTC+5) Report Stadium: National Bank
Note: Istiklol's youth team represented the club in the TFF Cup Matches.[31]

Competitions

Overview
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Tajikistan Higher League 3 April 2023 15 December 2023 Matchday 1 Winners 22 16 4 2 56 12 +44 072.73
Tajikistan Cup 29 July 2023 1 November 2023 Last 16 Winners 5 3 2 0 10 3 +7 060.00
Tajik Super Cup 6 May 2023 6 May 2023 Final Runnersup 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
AFC Champions League 19 September 2023 5 December 2023 Group Stage Group Stage 6 0 3 3 3 9 −6 000.00
Total 34 19 9 6 69 25 +44 055.88

Last updated: 15 December 2023
Source: Competitions

Tajik Supercup
Main article: 2023 Tajik Super Cup
6 May 2023 Istiklol 0–1 Ravshan Kulob Hisar
18:00 (UTC+5) Report Safarov 7'
Khurshed
Maaboah
Idan
Akomadi
Hrytsenko 		Stadium: Central Stadium
Attendance: 9,200
Referee: Sayodzhon Zainiddinov

Tajikistan Higher League
Main article: 2023 Tajikistan Higher League
Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
17 12 3 2 42 8  +34 39 7 1 1 29 3  +26 5 2 1 13 5  +8

Last updated: 17 August 2023.
Source: See Results

Results by round
Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
  1. matchday 6
  2. matchday 7
  3. matchday 8
  4. matchday 9
  5. matchday 10
  6. matchday 11
  7. matchday 12
  8. matchday 14
  9. matchday 5
  10. matchday 15
  11. matchday 16
  12. matchday 17
  13. matchday 18
  14. matchday 5
Results
3 April 2023 1 Istiklol 4–0 Khujand Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) Jalilov 16'
A.Dzhalilov 32', 42'
M.Dzhalilov 74'
Asrorov 		Report Abdusalimov Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Abdullah Davlatov
7 April 2023 2 Istiklol 2–1 Fayzkand Dushanbe
16:00 (UTC+5) M.Dzhalilov 9', 37'
Gogoua   49'
Panjshanbe
Mabatshoev 		Report Sulaymonov 4' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Rustam Nurmatov
12 April 2023 3 Regar-TadAZ 1–1 Istiklol Tursunzoda
16:00 (UTC+5) Davlatov 6'
Elmurodov
Godson 		Report M.Dzhalilov 11'
Sattorov
Karomatullozoda
Imomnazarov 		Stadium: TALCO Arena
Attendance: 1,700
Referee: Amirjon Horkashev
16 April 2023 4 Istiklol 2–0 Kuktosh Rudaki Dushanbe
16:30 (UTC+5) A.Dzhalilov 23'
M.Dzhalilov 89' 		Report Giyosov
Kholmatov
Murodov 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 500
Referee: Abdullah Davlatov
26 April 2023 6 Istiklol 0–0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe
18:30 (UTC+5) Gogoua Report Ruziev
Choriyev
Yusupov
Jurabekzoda 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 400
Referee: Sayodjon Zainiddinov
30 April 2023 7 Ravshan Kulob 1–0 Istiklol Kulob
17:00 (UTC+5) Nazarov 62'
Safarov
Farrukhzod 		Report Davlatmir Stadium: Central Stadium
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Khurshed Dadoboev
10 May 2023 8 Istiklol 5–0 Khatlon Dushanbe
17:00 (UTC+5) Panjshanbe 1', 14', 68'
Kurbonov 35'
M.Dzhalilov 70'		 Report Bozorov
Kuchkarov
Habibulloev 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 250
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov
14 May 2023 9 Khosilot Farkhor 0–1 Istiklol Farkhor
17:00 (UTC+5) Karimov
Cholov 		Report Mabatshoev 20' (pen.)
Gogoua
Panjshanbe
Karomatullozoda 		Stadium: Central Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Amirjon Khorkashev
19 May 2023 10 Istiklol 5–0 Khosilot Farkhor Dushanbe
17:00 (UTC+5) M.Dzhalilov 20', 90+1'
Panjshanbe 45+1'
Mabatshoev 70'
A.Dzhalilov 77'
Gogoua
Aminu 		Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Abdullo Davlatov
24 May 2023 11 Khatlon 1–3 Istiklol Bokhtar
17:30 (UTC+5) Kuchkarov 40'
Dodzi
Barotov 		Report Derrick 16' (o.g.)
A.Dzhalilov 48'
M.Dzhalilov 51'
Kamolov 		Stadium: Tsentralnyi Stadium
Attendance: 7,500
Referee: Khurshed Dadabaev
28 May 2023 12 Istiklol 1–2 Ravshan Kulob Dushanbe
17:30 (UTC+5) Mabatshoev 64'
Asrorov
A.Dzhalilov
Gogoua 		Report Safarov 59'
Olimzoda 61'
Sharifi
Naskov 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 6,200
Referee: Gulmurodi Sadullo
25 June 2023 14 Istiklol 5–0 Eskhata Khujand Dushanbe
20:00 (UTC+5) A.Dzhalilov 45'
Kamolov 54'
Panjshanbe 57'
Sulaymonov 80'
Bakhrizoda 90+2'
Jalilov
Okoro 		Report Abdugafforov
Khakimov
Kholmatov 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Bakhtiyor Komilov
30 June 2023 5 Eskhata Khujand 0–3 Istiklol Khujand
16:30 (UTC+5) Hibaba Report Hibaba 28' (o.g.)
A.Dzhalilov 75'
Panjshanbe 90+2'		 Stadium: 20 Years of Independence Stadium
Attendance: 5,500
Referee: Amirjon Khorkashev
Note: Match originally scheduled for 21 April 2023, but postponed as this fell on Eid al-Fitr.[32]
4 August 2023 15 Kuktosh Rudaki 1–1 Istiklol Chorgulteppa
17:00 (UTC+5) Kamal 28'
Kholboev
Karimov
Turdinazarov 		Report Panjshanbe 44'
Sebai 48'
Beganović 		Stadium: Neftyanik Stadium
Attendance: 3,900
Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov
8 August 2023 16 Istiklol 5–0 Regar-TadAZ Hisar
20:00 (UTC+5) Sebai 28'
Panjshanbe 74'
Ayni 79'
Kamolov 84'
A.Dzhalilov 90+1'
Okoro
Gogoua
Kurbonov 		Report Muradov Stadium: Central Stadium
Attendance: 300
Referee: Khurshed Dadobaev
13 August 2023 17 Fayzkand 1–2 Istiklol Chorgulteppa
17:00 (UTC+5) Haignegue 58'
Pirov
Arsen 		Report Kamolov 42'
Kurbonov 45'
Jalilov 		Stadium: Neftyanik Stadium
Attendance: 850
Referee: Sayodzhon Zainiddinov
17 August 2023 18 Khujand 0–2 Istiklol Khujand
17:00 (UTC+5) Ziyoev   26' Report A.Dzhalilov 29'
Okoro   60'
Panjshanbe 90+4'
Kamolov
Novoselec
Kurbonov
Gogoua 		Stadium: 20 Years of Independence Stadium
Attendance: 4,200
Referee: Gulmurad Sadulla
10 September 2023 13 CSKA Pamir 0–0 Istiklol Dushanbe
21:30 (UTC+5) Doirian Report Sebai
A.Dzhalilov
Panjshanbe 		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Referee: Sayodjon Zainiddinov
Note: Match originally scheduled for 3 June 2023, but postponed to allow for Tajikistan's preparation for the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup.[33]
League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Istiklol (Q) 18 12 4 2 42 8 +34 40 Qualification for Championship round
2 Ravshan Kulob (Q) 18 8 7 3 23 13 +10 31
3 Kuktosh Rudaki (Q) 18 9 2 7 30 25 +5 29
4 Eskhata (Q) 18 8 2 8 24 28 −4 26
5 Fayzkand (Q) 18 6 7 5 24 22 +2 25
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2023. 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.
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
4 4 0 0 14 4  +10 12 2 0 0 6 2  +4 2 0 0 8 2  +6

Last updated: 15 December 2023.
Source: See Results

Results by round
Round1234
GroundAHHA
ResultWWWW
Position1111
Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
    Results
    1 December 2023 3 Kuktosh Rudaki 1–4 Istiklol Dushanbe
    16:00 (UTC+5) Odilov  90+1' Report A.Dzhalilov 40', 70'
    Mabatshoev 76'
    Kamolov 84'
    Ayni
    Okoro     		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Attendance: 500
    Referee: Bakhtiyor Komilov
    9 December 2023 2 Istiklol 2–0 Ravshan Kulob Dushanbe
    14:00 (UTC+5) Sebai 17'
    Mabatshoev 28'
    Karomatullozoda
    Jalilov     		Report Ofori
    Maaboah     		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Attendance: 1,200
    Referee: Khurshed Dadoboev
    12 December 2023 4 Istiklol 4–2 Eskhata Khujand Dushanbe
    12:30 (UTC+5) A.Dzhalilov 35' (pen.)
    Abdugafforov 63' (o.g.)
    Irgashev 86'
    Sebai 90+2'
    Jalilov
    Beganović     		Report Abdugafforov 40'
    Zaripov 50'    		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Referee: Subhan Shodiev
    15 December 2023 5 Fayzkand 1–4 Istiklol Dushanbe
    12:30 (UTC+5) Muradov 76'
    Kamchinov
    Feumba     		Report Sebai 8', 11'
    A.Dzhalilov 19'
    Novoselec 40' (pen.)
    Karomatullozoda
    Mabatshoev
    Beganović
    Kamolov     		Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    League table

    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
    1 Istiklol (C) 22 16 4 2 56 12 +44 52 Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage
    2 Ravshan Kulob 22 9 8 5 29 20 +9 35
    3 Kuktosh Rudaki 22 10 3 9 38 36 +2 33
    4 Eskhata 22 10 3 9 30 32 −2 33
    5 Fayzkand 22 6 8 8 29 36 −7 26
    Updated to match(es) played on 18 December 2023. 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.
    (C) Champions

    Tajikistan Cup
    29 July 2023 Last 16 Istiklol 5–1 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe Chorgulteppa
    17:00 (UTC+5) Gogoua 11'
    Beganović 38'
    A.Dzhalilov 45+2'
    Mabatshoev 55'
    Davlatmir 73'
    Kartashyan     		Report Dzhuraev 51' (pen.) Stadium: Neftyanik Stadium
    Attendance: 1,300
    Referee: Khurshed Dadabaev
    26 August 2023 Quarterfinal Istiklol 2–0 Fayzkand Hisar
    20:30 (UTC+5) Sebai 51'
    Beganović 63'    		 Report Feumba
    Akbaraliev     		Stadium: Central Stadium
    Referee: Khurshed Dadabaev
    27 September 2023 Semifinal 1st leg Istiklol 1–0 Regar-TadAZ Dushanbe
    18:00 (UTC+5) Sulaymonov 19'
    Kurbonov
    Davlatmir     		Report Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Attendance: 500
    Referee: Rustam Nurmatov
    19 October 2023 Semifinal 2nd leg Regar-TadAZ 1–1
    (1–2 agg.)    		 Istiklol Tursunzoda
    (UTC+5) Akhmadov 90+4'
    Elmurodov     		Report Panjshanbe 70'
    Kurbonov
    Sulaymonov
    Mabatshoev     		Stadium: TALCO Arena
    Attendance: 500
    Referee: Yusuf Ishmatov

    Final
    1 November 2023 Istiklol 1–1 (a.e.t.)
    (4–2 p)    		 Ravshan Kulob
    14:00 (UTC+5) Davlatmir  52'
    Kurbonov 105+2'
    Kamolov     		Report Akomadi 100'
    Maaboah
    Naskov
    Saidkhodzha
    Khudoydodzoda     		Stadium: Central Stadium
    Attendance: 12,200
    Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov
    Penalties
    Kartashyan
    Nazarov
    Sulaymonov
    Beganović     		Nazarov
    Okran
    Akomadi
    Hrytsenko

    AFC Champions League
    Main article: 2023–24 AFC Champions League

    Group stage
    Main article: 2023–24 AFC Champions League group stage § Group E
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1 Al Nassr 6 4 2 0 13 7 +6 14 Advance to round of 16
    2 Persepolis 6 2 2 2 5 5 0 8
    3 Al-Duhail 6 2 1 3 9 9 0 7
    4 Istiklol 6 0 3 3 3 9 −6 3
    Source: AFC
    Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
    19 September 2023 1 Istiklol 0–0 Al-Duhail Dushanbe, Tajikistan
    21:00 (UTC+5) Gogoua  90+5' Report Bamba  53'
    Semedo  90+2'
    Mohamad Hassan  90+3'    		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Attendance: 17,500
    Referee: Ahmad Al Ali (Kuwait)
    2 October 2023 2 Al Nassr 3–1 Istiklol Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    23:00 (UTC+5) Ronaldo 66'
    Talisca 72', 77'    		 Report Sebai 44' Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
    Referee: Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea)
    24 October 2023 3 Persepolis 2–0 Istiklol Tehran, Iran
    21:00 (UTC+5) Sadeghi 44', 71'
    Rafiei  45'
    Gvelesiani  63'    		 Report Sebai 7'
    Novoselec  57'    		 Stadium: Azadi Stadium
    Attendance: 36,450
    Referee: Mohanad Qasim Sarray (Iraq)
    7 November 2023 4 Istiklol 1–1 Persepolis Dushanbe, Tajikistan
    19:00 (UTC+5) A.Dzhalilov  18'
    Kurbonov  43'
    Davlatmir  65'
    Sebai 74'    		 Report Gvelesiani  8'
    Torabi 29'    		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Attendance: 12,500
    Referee: Ahmad Al-Ali (Kuwait)
    27 November 2023 5 Al-Duhail 2–0 Istiklol Doha, Qatar
    21:00 (UTC+5) Madibo  9'
    Olunga 47', 89'
    Semedo  90+4'
    Amer  90+5'    		 Report Sebai  22' Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
    Attendance: 2,032
    Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
    5 December 2023 6 Istiklol 1–1 Al Nassr Dushanbe, Tajikistan
    21:00 (UTC+5) A.Dzhalilov 32'  33'
    Karomatullozoda  64'
    Sebai  79'    		 Report Qassem  45+5'
    Al-Najei  47'
    Ghareeb 50'
    Otávio  90+4'    		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
    Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates)

    Squad statistics
    As of match played 15 December 2023

    Appearances and goals
    No. Pos Nat Player TotalTajikistan Higher LeagueTajikistan CupSuper CupAFC Champions League
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    1 GK  TJK Rustam Yatimov 300180501060
    3 DF  TJK Tabrezi Davlatmir 24110+302+21104+20
    4 DF  ARM Artur Kartashyan 110303+100040
    5 DF  TJK Sodikjon Kurbonov 2531324+11104+20
    8 MF  BIH Dženis Beganović 1927+10520060
    9 MF  NGA Joseph Okoro 24017+3010100+20
    10 MF  TJK Alisher Dzhalilov 33152113511061
    11 FW  TJK Shervoni Mabatshoev 34620+25510+100+60
    12 FW  CIV Senin Sebai 1995+363+210062
    13 MF  TJK Amadoni Kamolov 32413+743+201060
    17 MF  TJK Ehson Panjshanbe 32919+183+211060
    18 FW  TJK Pakhlavon Bakhrizoda 311+21000000
    19 DF  TJK Khaydar Sattorov 501+40000000
    20 MF  TJK Shukhratdzhon Shonazarov 300+30000000
    21 MF  TJK Romish Jalilov 28115+411+200+1050
    22 DF  IRN Mojtaba Moghtadaei 902+303+100000
    23 DF  TJK Alidzhon Karomatullozoda 16011+200+10001+10
    27 DF  CIV Cédric Gogoua 20113+10111040
    28 DF  TJK Akhtam Nazarov 1508+103+100020
    33 DF  CRO Ivan Novoselec 19181500060
    55 MF  TJK Salokhiddin Irgashev 211+11000000
    63 FW  TJK Manuchekhr Dzhalilov 129119001000
    70 MF  TJK Shahrom Sulaymonov 2726+1312+31000+30
    77 MF  TJK Alidzhoni Ayni 2114+1311+200+1000
    99 GK  TJK Mukhriddin Khasanov 4040000000
    Youth team players:
    Players away from Istiklol on loan:
    Players who left Istiklol during the season:
    2 DF  TJK Siyovush Asrorov 705+20000000
    14 DF  TJK Sayedi Kovussho 604+10001000
    15 MF  GHA Idriss Aminu 806+20000000
    18 DF  TJK Daler Imomnazarov 1101+90001000

    Goal scorers
    Place Position Nation Number Name Tajikistan Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Champions League Total
    1MF10Alisher Dzhalilov1310115
    2FW63Manuchekhr Dzhalilov90009
    MF17Ehson Panjshanbe81009
    FW12Senin Sebai61029
    5FW11Shervoni Mabatshoev51006
    6MF13Amadoni Kamolov40004
    7DF5Sodikjon Kurbonov21003
    Own goal30003
    9MF70Shahrom Sulaymonov11002
    MF8Dženis Beganović02002
    11MF21Romish Jalilov10001
    FW18Pakhlavon Bakhrizoda10001
    MF77Alidzhoni Ayni10001
    MF55Salokhiddin Irgashev10001
    DF33Ivan Novoselec10001
    DF27Cédric Gogoua01001
    DF3Tabrezi Davlatmir01001
    TOTALS 56100369

    Clean sheets
    Place Position Nation Number Name Tajikistan Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Champions League Total
    1GK1Rustam Yatimov1020012
    2GK99Mukhriddin Khasanov20002
    TOTALS 1220014

    Disciplinary record
    Number Nation Position Name Tajikistan Higher League Tajikistan Cup Super Cup AFC Champions League Total
    3DFTabrezi Davlatmir1011001031
    4DFArtur Kartashyan0010000010
    5DFSodikjon Kurbonov2020001050
    8MFDženis Beganović3000000030
    9MFJoseph Okoro5100000051
    10MFAlisher Dzhalilov3000002050
    11FWShervoni Mabatshoev4010000050
    12FWSenin Sebai2000002040
    13MFAmadoni Kamolov3010000040
    17MFEhson Panjshanbe4000000040
    19DFKhaydar Sattorov1000000010
    21MFRomish Jalilov4000000040
    23DFAlidzhon Karomatullozoda4000001050
    27DFCédric Gogoua8100000081
    33DFIvan Novoselec1000001020
    63FWManuchekhr Dzhalilov2000000020
    70MFShahrom Sulaymonov0010000010
    77MFAlidzhoni Ayni1000000010
    Players who left Istiklol during the season:
    2DFSiyovush Asrorov2000000020
    15MFIddris Aminu1000000010
    18DFDaler Imomnazarov1000000010
    TOTALS 52 2 7 1 0 0 8 0 67 3

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