Cambodia national under-23 football team

Cambodia U23
Nickname(s)អ្នកចម្បាំងអង្គរ (Angkor Warriors)[1]
គោព្រៃកម្ពុជា (Koupreys of Cambodia)[2]
AssociationFootball Federation of Cambodia
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachKoji Gyotoku
CaptainSieng Chanthea
Home stadiumPhnom Penh Olympic Stadium
Morodok Techo National Stadium
FIFA codeCAM
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Thailand 7–0 Cambodia 
(Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; 1 September 2001)
Biggest win
 Cambodia 6–0 Brunei 
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 14 February 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Cambodia 0–9 Oman 
(Muscat, Oman; 9 April 2003)
Southeast Asian Games
Appearances12 (first in 1961)
Best resultFourth place (2019)

The Cambodia national under-23 football team is the under-23 football team representing Cambodia at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Southeast Asian Games. It is administered by the Football Federation of Cambodia.

History

In the 2019 SEA Games, under the guidance of coaches Keisuke Honda and Félix Dalmás, they made history by defeating their long-time rivals and 2017 SEA Games silver medalists, Malaysia. This victory allowed them to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time. They ultimately finished in 4th place after a 4-0 loss to the Vietnam.[3]

Kit

The kits used usually follow the senior team's kits. However, they sometimes used kits with different manufacturers. Starting with the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, they will wear Mizuno kits due to Cambodia Olympic Team arrangement.

Provider Period Ref
Nike 2006–2009
FBT 2010–2022 [4]
Varaman 2022–2024 [5]
Mizuno 2025–

Competition records

Asian Games

  Champions    Runners up    Third place    Fourth place

Asian Games record
Year Result Position Pld W T L GF GA
Senior National Team
1951 to 1998 See Cambodia national football team
Under-23 National Team
2002 did not enter
2006
2010
2014
2018
2022
Total 0/4 - 0 0 0 0 0 0

SEA Games Record

  Champions    Runners up    Third place    Fourth place

SEA Games
Year Round GP W D L GF GA
Group stage
4
0
1
3
0
14
Group stage
3
0
0
3
2
19
Group stage
3
0
0
3
2
10
Group stage
3
0
0
3
3
17
Group stage
4
1
0
3
5
15
Group stage
4
0
0
4
2
15
Group stage
4
0
1
3
2
7
Group stage
4
1
1
2
8
13
Group stage
5
0
0
5
2
12
Fourth place
6
2
2
2
12
10
Group stage
4
1
1
2
6
9
Group stage
4
1
1
2
6
5
to be determined
Total
Best: 4th Place
48
6
7
35
50
146

Schedules and results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, and future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Lose

2023

17 August 2023 (2023-08-17) 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS Cambodia  5–0  Brunei Rayong, Thailand
UTC+7
  • Rotana 5', 50'
  • Jefri Syafiq 9' (o.g.)
  • Chanrith 73'
  • Pisey 90'
Stadium: PTT Stadium
Referee: Ngô Duy Lân (Vietnam)
19 August 2023 (2023-08-19) 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS Myanmar  1–1  Cambodia Rayong, Thailand
UTC+7
  • Khun Kyaw Zin Hein 88'
  • Lyhour 13'
Stadium: PTT Stadium
21 August 2023 (2023-08-21) 2023 AFF U-23 Championship GS Thailand  2–0  Cambodia Rayong, Thailand
UTC+7
  • Lyheng 50' (o.g.)
  • Netithorn 80'
Stadium: PTT Stadium
6 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Cambodia  2–2  Lebanon Abha, Saudi Arabia
8:00PM(UTC)
Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium
9 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Mongolia  1–2  Cambodia Abha, Saudi Arabia
8:00PM(UTC)
  • Gerelt-Od Bat-Orgil 54'
Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium
12 September 2023 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Saudi Arabia  6–1  Cambodia Abha, Saudi Arabia
11:00PM(UTC) A. Al-Ghamdi 6', 18'
Radif 26', 56'
Al-Juwayr 39'
Aboulshamat 87'
Sa Ty 5' Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium

2025

16 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship Cambodia  1–1  Laos Bekasi, Indonesia
17:00 UTC+7
  • Sokha 57'
Report
  • Panyavong 18'
Stadium: Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium
Referee: Ryan Nanda Saputra (Indonesia)
22 July 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship Vietnam  2–1  Cambodia Jakarta, Indonesia
20:00 UTC+7 Report
  • Mon Rado 62'
Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Zulfiqar (Singapore)
1 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Cambodia  0–0  Oman Phnom Penh, Cambodia
19:00 UTC+7 Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 1,578
Referee: Mohammed Al-Shammari (Qatar)
5 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Pakistan  0–1  Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
19:00 UTC+7 Report
  • Yem Davit 31'
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 3,059
Referee: Dong Fangyu (China)
9 September 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Iraq  0–0  Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
19:00 UTC+7 Report Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 4,115
Referee: Mohammed Al-Shammari (Qatar)
October Close Door Friendly TBC v  Cambodia Hanoi, Vietnam

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up for 2025 SEA Games.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Chiem Samnang (2005-02-21) 21 February 2005 Phnom Penh Crown
1GK Reth Lyheng (2004-01-01) 1 January 2004 Nagaworld
1GK Mat Lany (2005-12-09) 9 December 2005 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
2DF Tum Makara (2006-01-25) 25 January 2006 Angkor Tiger
2DF Yang Phumin (2004-01-22) 22 January 2004 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
2DF Hout Vanneth (2004-04-12) 12 April 2004 Nagaworld
2DF Im Vakhim (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 Angkor Tiger
2DF Vann Vit (2003-10-13) 13 October 2003 Life Sihanoukville
2DF Phat Sokha (2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 Nagaworld
2DF Leng Nora (2004-09-19) 19 September 2004 Visakha
2DF Sam Ol Tina (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 ISI Dangkor Senchey
2DF Sonn Thavisiv (2006-07-02) 2 July 2006 ISI Dangkor Senchey
3MF Chhoeun Davin (2007-08-16) 16 August 2007 York United
3MF Bong Samuel (2005-09-25) 25 September 2005 Phnom Penh Crown
3MF Sin Sovannmakara (2004-12-06) 6 December 2004 Visakha
3MF Eav Sovannara (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 Boeung Ket
3MF Khorn Narong (2003-07-22) 22 July 2003 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
3MF Lim Lucca (2006-09-14) 14 September 2006 Auckland United
4FW Voeun Va (2003-04-07) 7 April 2003 MOI Kompong Dewa
4FW Khoan Soben (2004-10-08) 8 October 2004 Boeung Ket
4FW Yem Devit (2003-11-02) 2 November 2003 Phnom Penh Crown
4FW Chanvibol Davit (2004-04-24) 24 April 2004 Angkor Tiger
4FW Hav Soknet (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 ISI Dangkor Senchey

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Soeun Rithvirakvathana (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 Visakha 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
GK Ron Chongmieng (2006-05-04) 4 May 2006 Life Sihanoukville 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
GK Vireak Dara (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
GK Ly Kakada (2003-07-10) 10 July 2003 ISI Dangkor Senchey Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship

DF Chhin Vennin (2005-06-25) 25 June 2005 Phnom Penh Crown
DF Vorn Phalla (2004-06-07) 7 June 2004 Royal Cambodian Armed Forces 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
DF Eam Ratana (2003-03-12) 12 March 2003 Phnom Penh Crown Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship

MF Sorm Borith (2005-04-09) 9 April 2005 Phnom Penh Crown 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
MF Koeut Pich (2003-11-15) 15 November 2003 Phnom Penh Crown 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
MF Aarun Lim (2003-06-25) 25 June 2003 Boeung Ket 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
MF Chou Sinti (2003-04-01) 1 April 2003 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng
MF Kong Lyhour (2003-08-05) 5 August 2003 Visakha 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Uk Devin (2006-09-27) 27 September 2006 Life Sihanoukville 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Koeut Meas (2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 Phnom Penh Crown Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Sokry Sofan (2003-09-29) 29 September 2003 Angkor Tiger Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Ly Sosea (2006-04-13) 13 April 2006 Angkor Tiger Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Long David (2007-11-04) 4 November 2007 ISI Dangkor Senchey Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF San Sovathe (2003-04-09) 9 April 2003 Visakha Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
MF Dy Pharunn (2003-05-05) 5 May 2003 MOI Kompong Dewa Training camp for 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship

FW Mon Rado (2004-01-27) 27 January 2004 Visakha 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
FW Sovan Dauna (2004-02-14) 14 February 2004 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng
FW Sou Menghong (2007-03-27) 27 March 2007 Bati Academy 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship
FW Soun Makara (2006-01-06) 6 January 2006 ISI Dangkor Senchey 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad / standby
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Withdrew due to non-injury issue.

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Koji Gyotoku[6]
Team manager Chhouk Piseth
Assistant coach Khla Akon
Tum Saray
Khim Borey
Goalkeeper coach Hem Simay
Fitness coach Lay Raksmey
Kit manager Lim Chanmonyoudom
Match analyst Kim Leapfong
Doctor Lang Sobin
Physiotherapist Daniel Tavares

Honours

  • BIDC Cup
  • Champions (1): 2009
  • Southeast Asian Games
  • Merlion Cup
  • Third Place: 2023

See also

Leagues

Cups

National teams

Men

Women

Futsal

Other

References

  1. ^ "Angkor Warriors have it all to do against Asia's very best - Khmer Times". 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Koupreys fall to Lions - Khmer Times". 17 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Vietnam whip Cambodia to take on Indonesia in SEA Games men's football finale". 7 December 2019.
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  6. ^ "Cambodia trains ahead of AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024". 31 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Cambodia defeats Malaysia to reach men's U22 soccer semifinals at SEA Games". 4 December 2019. Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Felix Dalmas, FFC part ways - Khmer Times". 24 March 2021.