“Istiqlol” (Dushanbe) — “Lokomotiv” (Moscow) to play friendly match on June 26 in Dushanbe
Dushanbe, 14.06.2016 /NIAT “Khovar”/. International friendly match between four-time champion of Tajikistan FC “Istiqlol” and the double champion of Russia “Lokomotiv” will take place on June 26 at the Dushanbe Central Republican stadium.
According to the official website of “Istiqlol”, the match will be held with the assistance of Russian Federation Embassy in Tajikistan and is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the State independence of Tajikistan.
Under the terms of the agreement, the head coach of “Lokomotiv”, our compatriot Igor Cherevchenko will bring to Dushanbe the main part of the club.
We will note that earlier in different years FC “Istiqlol” held friendly matches in Dushanbe against German clubs “Hassen-Kassel” and “Schalke-04”, as well as with Orenburg “Gazovik”, which this year advanced to the Russian Premier League.









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