Coach Jose “Pep” Munoz expressed pride in the performance of his Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng team despite their 2-1 loss to Thailand’s BG Pathum United in last night’s ASEAN Club Championship qualifiers. The match, held in Thanyaburi, Thailand, showcased Svay Rieng’s improved style of play, which Munoz noted had not been seen by some fans before. “We always aim to win every match, and while some may not have recognised our style before, this game highlighted how we can play,” he said. Although result did not go the way they wanted, Munoz emphasised his pleasure at the way his…
Author: Chhorn Norn
In an eagerly anticipated showdown, reigning Cambodian Premier League champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng are set to face Thailand’s top team, BG Pathum United tonight. The match kicks off at 7pm, at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Thailand. Both teams are eyeing a crucial three points as they compete at the top of Group A of the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup. Svay Rieng currently stand second in the group with three points after a 3-2 victory over Malaysian side Terengganu FC, in their opening match on August 21. In contrast, BG Pathum United managed to secure only a…
Cambodia is set to appoint a “King of Traditional Khmer Martial Arts” as a goodwill ambassador. He will reign for a decade, with the goal of preserving and developing the Kingdom’s ancient martial arts. Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) and secretary of state at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, announced the initiative, describing it as a key step forward for the advancement of the nation’s cultural heritage. The selection process is part of a broader strategy initiated by Prime Minister Hun Manet, with the inaugural event – the “Mixed Traditional Khmer Martial…
Phnom Penh Crown has become the only team in the Cambodian Premier League to score five consecutive victories in the 2024-2025 season. The record was earned on the back of their 6-2 defeat of a strong Nagaworld team on Sunday, marking a significant win for Crown. Meanwhile, Angkor Tiger FC’s undefeated streak was shattered by Visakha, who claimed victory in a tight match. Before the clash at the Kampong Speu Stadium, both Crown’s Ukrainian head coach Oleg Starynskyi and standout Colombian player Andres Nieto acknowledged that Nagaworld’s strong side would provide challenging competition for their team in their pursuit of…
Angkor Tiger FC president Akihiro Kato is thrilled with his team’s performance in the 2024-2025 Cambodian Premier League (CPL). They have won all of their matches so far. After a tough season in 2023, which saw them finish at the bottom of the table, the team is now looking to create new history. Last season, under English coach Alistair Heath, Angkor Tiger struggled, finishing with only 18 points from 5 wins and 19 losses. However, with new head coach Yuth Niy and assistant Kota Miyagi, the club has turned its trajectory around. It has introduced several experienced foreign players, including…