Cambodian League Cup announced
Despite getting information from the CPL being a bit like getting blood from a stone, it has finally been confirmed that the new Cambodian League Cup will take place. The cup is due to happen during the 5 week break…
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The Angkor Tiger Resort – Hanging out with football royalty in Siem Reap
As is often the case I was given the chance to stay at a nice hotel as part of my work, namely the Angkor Tiger Resort. My reason for staying here was two fold, firstly to watch the match and…
CPL 2 Round 7 Roundup
Once again a round which epitomised the differences between the level of professionalism within the league, not to mention a bottom of the table clash that gave us lots of goals and a bit of controversy. To read about CPL…
“That” question and many more asked and answered: Our Q&A with former Visakha FC coach Colum Curtis
Those of you who follow Cambodian football will know the name Colum Curtis. Khmer Nights sat down with the former Visakha FC coach to discuss what he is up to now and deal with the million-dollar question. Was he pushed…
CPL 2 Round 6 roundup
CPL 2 Round 6 once again proved a week of lop-sided victories, a couple of exciting games, as well as one controversial moment involving shirt numbers and an inured goalkeeper. It was also the last bit of fun us football…
CPL 1 Round 6 Roundup
Round 6 of CPL 1 was hardly one of shocks, with the top team having a storming victory, while the bottom placed club were brutalised. What we do know now though is that while 1st and 8th place seem almost…
The big question casting shadows over match results. Is CPL 2 working?
Round five of CPL 2 finished much as round four did. With lopsided scores, questions over late payments and whether the league is doing what it needs to achieve what it was set to, let alone even survive. To read…
Cambodian Premier League Round 5 Roundup
The season might still be in its infancy, but round 5 of the CPL not only threw up some amazing matches, it also firmly put the spotlight on certain coaches that might well be feeling under pressure already. To read…
Preah Vihear Falls 7-2 to Kampong Thom in “Footie in the Boonies” Match
In a goal filled match in the hinterland, home team Preach Vihear were humiliated 7-2 by Kampong Thom in the Hun Sen Cup qualifiers. These qualifiers give provincial sides a chance to play the big boys and also potentially progress…