Cambodia’s football cup, the Samdach Hun Sen Cup, is currently underway. This year marks the 17th iteration of the competition, and several reforms have been introduced to make the tournament more exciting and competitive. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Hun Sen Cup 2024, the changes introduced in the tournament, the qualifying round, and the impact of the reforms.
Hun Sen Cup fixtures
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Tbong Khmum vs Svay Rieng |
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Kampong Cham vs Chheu Tom Pursat |
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Kamoong Speu vs Lion King |
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Kep vs Kampong Thom |
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Svay Rieng vs Tbong Khmum |
Background of Hun Sen Cup
The Hun Sen Cup is named after the current Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen. The tournament was first introduced in 2007 and has since become the most prestigious football competition in the country. The competition is named after the Prime Minister to honor his contribution to football in Cambodia. The Hun Sen Cup has become an integral part of the Cambodian football calendar and attracts a lot of attention from fans across the country.
Introduced in 2024/25 Hun Sen Cup
The 2024/25 Hun Sen Cup has undergone several changes to make the tournament more exciting and competitive. Some of the key reforms include changes in the tournament format, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, involvement of more Cambodian football clubs, and the establishment of a women’s football league.
The changes in the tournament format mean that the Hun Sen Cup will now have a more straightforward knockout format, making the tournament more competitive. The introduction of VAR technology will also ensure that the tournament is played fairly, and the involvement of more Cambodian football clubs will provide more opportunities for players to showcase their talent.
The establishment of a women’s football league is a significant development for football in Cambodia. This move will provide more opportunities for women to participate in football and help to develop the sport in the country.
2024-25 Hun Sen Cup results
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Kamong Thom vs Kep |
3:30 pmCambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Lion King vs Kampong Speu |
4 - 0Cambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Kep vs Takeo FC |
2 - 1Cambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Tbong Khmum vs Kampong Cham |
0 - 1Cambodian Hun Sen Cup
2024/2025
Preah Vihear Crown vs Kampong Thom |
Qualifying Round of Hun Sen Cup 2024/25
The qualifying round of the Hun Sen Cup 2024/25 is currently underway, with teams from all over Cambodia participating in the competition. The qualifying round will determine which teams will make it to the group stage of the tournament.
Some of the participating teams include Kampong Cham FC, Tboung Khmum FC, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, Kampong Spue, Koh Kong, Kampot, Battambang, Pailing.
FAQs
- 1. How many teams are participating in the Hun Sen Cup 2024/25?
- 2. Where will the matches be held?
- 3. Who are the star players in the tournament?
- 4. What is the expected impact of the tournament on Cambodian football?