For years, Farrukh Marofiev’s career was closely tied to Khujand. He worked with the first team, helped shape recruitment and the club’s structure, and was involved in plans for a new training base. Heading into 2026, everything suggested he would remain with his hometown club. Instead, shortly before the season began, an unexpected reshuffle changed … Continue reading ‘A team cannot run itself’: Farrukh Marofiev on Khujand, Eskhata and why Sughd football needs reform