During the visit to the FFC headquarters, the AFC delegation held several constructive meetings with key personnel and was presented with the Youth Development Master Plan 2025–2030 — a blueprint outlining enhancement plans for the coming years.

It was noted that the master plan demonstrated a clear structure and a strong sense of collaboration among the FFC’s technical department, provincial academies and the National Academy.

Marked improvements in facilities since the initial submission of documentation were observed, alongside a strong desire to comply with AFC guidelines and a clear determination to refurbish existing facilities and establish new ones to support talented youth footballers in the Southeast Asian nation.

The visit further highlighted the collective ambition of the FFC staff, with cohesive cross-departmental alignment underpinned by a shared understanding of the Federation’s philosophy.

Moreover, the FFC highlighted its nationwide reach, with youth academies across all 25 provinces focusing on talent identification. Most notably, the Youth Panel members recognised the Takeo-based Bati National Academy’s role as a performance centre in strengthening the Federation’s Find-Train-Play approach.

Hailing the achievement, FFC President Sao Sokha said: “Receiving the AFC one-star status is a proud moment for Cambodia. Our Youth Development Master Plan 2025–2030 is built on a unified national philosophy and a deep commitment to character building.

“By establishing a structured pathway that reaches talented players in every province, we are ensuring that no potential is left undiscovered. We believe that providing quality coaching to all children, regardless of where they live, is the essential foundation for the future of Cambodian football.”