FK Khujand
Since the independence of Tajikistan from USSR, FC Khujand has won the Tajik Cup on four occasions; 1998, 2002, 2008 and 2017.[4] On 12 July 2020, Khujand announced Khakim Fuzailov as their new manager, after Nikola Lazarevic was unable to return to Tajikistan due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic,[5] with Rustam Khojayev previously being in temporary charge since the Ligai Olii Tojikiston returned on 16 June 2020.[6] On 28 March 2019, Khujand announced a sponsorship deal with Thai energy drink company Carabao.[8] On 15 January 2021, Khujand announced that betting company "Formula 55" had replaced Samsung as their title sponsor.[9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.