The Football Federation of Turkmenistan (; TFF) is the governing body of football and futsal in Turkmenistan. It is responsible for the national team, as well as club competitions
History The Federation was founded in 1992 and in 1994 was admitted to FIFA, which registers all the matches of the national teams of all member countries. The national team of Turkmenistan registered their first matches as being held in 1992, and FIFA counted those matches on the basis that, although the Football Federation of Turkmenistan became a member of FIFA on 16 June 1994, the national team of Turkmenistan was allowed since 1992 to participate in tournament play. The Federation additionally boasts membership in the Asian Football Confederation since May 1994.
In May 2003 Football Federation of Turkmenistan held a special conference. As a result of a secret ballot, Allaberdy Mammetkuliyev was elected chairman.ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ФУТБОЛА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНА В АССОЦИАЦИЮ The Football Federation of Turkmenistan was transformed into an Association.
In March 2007, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam opened the House of Football - new headquarters of the Football Association of Turkmenistan - which is located in one of the luxury houses in the southern part of Ashgabat.Joseph S. Blatter in Central Asia
The May 2008 election saw just one nomination for the position of Chairman: Deryageldy Orazov.
The May 2012 election saw another change in leadership, as Vice Premier Sapardurdy Toylyev was unanimously voted chairman by the delegates present. Additionally, the conference adopted a new logo.
In 2015, Turkmenistan joined the Central Asian Football Association.
Association staff
NamePositionSource Guwançmuhammet ÖwekowPresidentFIFA.com Gulmyrat AgamyradowVice-president Şatlyk Orazgylyjow2nd Vice-president Serdar Geldiýew General SecretaryTürkmenistanyň Futbol federasiýasynyň täze baş sekretary saýlanyldy Owadan AnnaorazowaFinancial Director Rovshen MeredovTechnical director Rovshen MeredovTeam coach (men's) Kamil MingazowTeam coach (women's) Orazgeldi GeldiýewMedia/communications manager Guwanç KanaýewFutsal Coordinator Wadim BaratowReferee coordinator
Domestic competitions Leagues (men) Ýokary Liga Birinji Liga
Leagues (youth) Türkmenistanyň futbol boýunça ýaşlar birinjiligi (Turkmenistan Youth Football Championship)
Cups (men) Turkmenistan Cup Turkmenistan Super Cup Football Federation of Turkmenistan Cup
Leagues (women) Turkmenistan Women's Championship
National team Men's Senior National Football Team National Football Team U-23 National Football Team U-20 National Football Team U-21 National Football Team U-19 National Football Team U-17 Women's Senior National Football Team
References
External links Football Federation of Turkmenistan – official website Turkmenistan at FIFA.com (archived) Turkmenistan at the-AFC.com (archived)