There are plenty of local rivalries at play in Group A of the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup. ESPN FC runs the rule over the five hopefuls:
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Form: The exploits of the under-23 team this year have been a very welcome piece of good news that has helped lift some of the gloom in Malaysian football. There have been signs of progression under manager Tan Cheng Hoe, but November’s tournament is a major test.
Coach: Tan Cheng Hoe. Thoughtful and studious, Tan is well-liked by the players but that won’t…
Keisuke Honda has called for an overhaul of the coaching license pathway into management, advocating a written test for potential new coaches.
Former Japan star Honda, 32, took over coaching duties with Cambodia after retiring from international…
Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro believes signing Keisuke Honda will open the door to greater Asian partnerships.
Melbourne Victory chief Trent Jacobs is confident Keisuke Honda’s secondary job with the Cambodian national team won’t distract his focus during his debut A-League season.
A week after he was confirmed as Victory’s marquee signing, the Japanese superstar was unveiled as the new “general manager” of the world No. 166-ranked Cambodian team.
The 32-year-old doesn’t have the credentials to take on an official coaching position but it’s understood he’ll be Cambodia’s head coach in all but name, with…
Victory Chairman Anthony Di Pietro believes signing Keisuke Honda will open the door to greater Asian partnerships.
The A-League’s biggest drawcard, Keisuke Honda, has picked up another job as general manager of Cambodia’s national team.
However, Melbourne Victory were quick to assure fans that their star signing would not miss A-League matches, being available to Cambodia only when the competition paused for FIFA-sanctioned international dates.
Set to arrive in Melbourne during the week, Honda was unveiled in his new role at a media conference in Phnom Penh on Sunday.
The Japan World Cup star was reportedly…
ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Cambodia attacker Chan Vathanaka has signed for Malaysia Super League (MSL) club Pahang after a disappointing spell in Japan.
Vathanaka has agreed a one-year deal with the Elephants as he opts for Malaysia, despite rumours of interest from clubs in Thailand.
The 23-year-old moved on loan from Cambodian side Boeung Ket Angkor to Fujieda MYFC in J3 at the beginning of the 2017 season. The transfer was widely anticipated as a stepping stone to a possible switch to a side in upper tiers of Japanese…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson break down the keys to Buriram United’s success atop the Thai Premier League table.
At a young age, Charyl Chappuis’ passion for football was ignited. Delve into the story of how his love for the game has evolved.
Cambodia’s star playmaker Chan Vathanaka will be hoping for more game time between now and the end of the year after making a low-key league debut for Japanese side MYFC Fujieda on Sunday.
Vathanaka came off the bench with just three minutes remaining of the J3 clash at home to Sagamihara.
With such limited time to impress in the 1-1 draw, the on-loan Cambodian will be keen to take a bigger step when his side travel to face league leaders Tochigi on Saturday. There are just six games of the league…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson break down the keys to Buriram United’s success atop the Thai Premier League table.
At a young age, Charyl Chappuis’ passion for football was ignited. Delve into the story of how his love for the game has evolved.
The Cambodian national team have parted company with head coach Leonardo Vitorino, with the Brazilian having spent just seven months in the job.
Vitorino announced his departure via social media, a week after a 5-0 defeat in Vietnam ended Cambodian hopes of qualifying for the Asian Cup in 2019.
“I’m not more Cambodia National Team Head Coach,” Vitorino posted on Facebook. “Thank you Cambodia Supporters for this great time here.
“Sorry for not being able to change some things. I wish all the best…
Gaining glory for Vietnam wasn’t easy for Le Cong Vinh, who’s passion for football has been in his soul since a young age.
New head coach Park Hang-Seo is targeting a place in the world’s top 100 as he gets to work with the Vietnam national team this week.
The South Korean, who was assistant to Guus Hiddink during his country’s run to the 2002 World Cup semifinals, takes over a team on the brink of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, following a resounding 5-0 win over Cambodia on Tuesday.
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Vietnam are 130th in the FIFA world rankings, but Park believes that a place among the top 100 is within reach.
Already, they…
Indonesia broke through in the second half with two goals to down Cambodia and advance to the SEA Games semifinals.
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson recap Malaysia’s 3-1 win over Myanmar which has them poised to win Group A at the SEA Games.
Host nation Malaysia will play Indonesia, and holders Thailand will face Myanmar in Saturday’s semifinals of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA) Games after the completion of Group B action on Thursday.
The Thais sealed their spot in the last four with a ruthless 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Thursday.
Elsewhere, Indonesia’s 2-0 victory over Cambodia booked them a last four clash against Ong Kim Swee’s Malaysia.
A controversial opener from Phitiwat Soojkitthummakul gave Thailand the lead on the stroke…