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Launched in 2021, the innovative education system is built on the four pillars of ‘STAR’ – Support, Transform, Adapt and Rise – offering Member Associations access to high-quality training and learning experiences.
Taking place from August 5 to 8, the Phnom Penh edition was developed following discussions with the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) to address performance trends observed during the previous domestic season.
Conducted under the guidance of AFC Technical Instructors, the four-day initiative combined intensive classroom learning with hands-on practical training, while keeping in view the FFC’s long-term ambition of producing a FIFA World Cup referee by 2038.
Comprising 36 participants, 16 referees and 20 assistant referees, the event also served as a pre-season preparatory course ahead of the Hun Sen Cup 2025/26, ensuring optimal match readiness of the officials.
The technical modules covered a wide range of refereeing essentials, ranging from penalty area incidents, handball and tactical fouls to game management and empathy, challenges, positioning and reading.
To gauge decision-making aptitude under match conditions, participants engaged in interactive group discussions and case studies, which included video tests focusing on key match incidents, with particular emphasis on handball and penalty area decisions, while also evaluating the officials’ proficiency in applying the Laws of the Game.
Complementing the theoretical sessions were an array of drills aimed towards refining their movement and positioning on the pitch as well as matches that were organised to simulate real game environments.
In the future, AFC experts will continue to monitor progress and provide technical support to the FFC’s efforts, underlining the Confederation’s commitment to delivering tailored services to maximise the potential of its Member Associations.
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