The Cambodian League Cup, previously known as CNCC League Cup, is an annual

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tournament in

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. The Cambodian National Competitions Committee (CNCC) planned to hold the 1st edition of the tournament in 2021. However, it was cancelled during the final stage of tournament due to problems relating to COVID-19. The tournament was brought back by the newly established Cambodian Football League Company in 2022 to ensure players from both divisions are active during 2021 SEA Games period.

Format

Entry is open to all teams that compete in the

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and the Cambodian League 2. Teams will be drawn into 2 groups, and the 1st and 2nd place team from both groups will qualify for the

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. The tournament will not use the

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and will go into

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and

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for the

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if necessary.

2023 season and clubs

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8 teams from the 2022 Cambodian Premier League + 6 teams from the

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Phnom Penh Crown Phnom Penh Crown Football Club (PPCFC; km, ក្លឹបបាល់ទាត់ភ្នំពេញក្រោន, ) is a Cambodian professional football club based in Sangkat Toul Sangke II, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh, competing in the C ...

* Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng * Tiffy Army *

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* Kirivong Sok Sen Chey * Angkor Tiger * Nagaworld Cambodian League 2
* Electricite du Cambodge * Prey Veng * Koh Kong * National Police Comissary * ISI Dangkor Senchey * Soltilo Angkor

Results

Finals

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, 1–1 ( a.e.t.)
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Results by club

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References

{{Football in Cambodia Football in Cambodia