2019 CAFA U-16 Championship

the 2019 CAFA U-16 Championship was the 2nd edition of the CAFA U-16 Championship, the international youth football championship organized by Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) for the men's under-16 national teams of Central Asia. The tournament took place in the Tajik cities of Dushanbe and Hisor. with the participation of all CAFA members, with players born on or after 1 January 2003 eligible to participate.

Uzbekistan were the defending champions having won the inaugural edition in 2018. but failed to defend its title. Instead, the host nation Tajikistan clinched the title, marking their maiden triumph in any CAFA tournament.

Participating teams
All six CAFA member nations participated in the tournament, setting a new record. Iran and Turkmenistan made their debut after missing the 2018 edition.

Venues
The tournament's matches took place in two venues spanning two cities.

Match officials
The following referees and assistant referees were selected to officiate the tournament:
 * Referees


 * Halim Aqa Shirzad
 * Komeil Gholami
 * Dairbek Abdyldaev
 * Kurshed Dadoboev
 * Sadullo Gulmurodi
 * Jasur Mukhtarov


 * Assistant referees


 * Nangyali Sadat
 * Alireza Ildorom
 * Husan Dzhalaldinov
 * Vafo Karaev
 * Rustambek Khuzkhaev
 * Aleksandr Sidorov

Main tournament
The final tournament schedule was announced on 16 July 2019.

Awards
The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament: