Leading Cambodia Premier League side Boeung Ket have announced that they will be leaving the Cambodian Airways Stadium, according to a statement on their Facebook page.
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Photo by Boeung Ket Football Club
Boeung Ket Football Club, who are one of the most successful club sides and finished 4th last season made the shock announcement yesterday that the 8th would be their last day at the Cambodian Airways Stadium.
No reason for the move was given, with one source close to the club stating that it was linked to “rent increases”.
Unlike in many other countries many clubs do not own their own stadiums, for example in Siem Reap where three clubs share the Hanuman Stadium, none of which actually own the ground.
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What is the Cambodian Airways Stadium?
Photo by Boeung Ket Football Club
The 2050 capacity stadium, which is sponsored by Cambodian Airways is renowned as being of the best in the country and has a host of top facilities, as well being surrounded by a bustling retail areas.
During the 2022 Cambodian Premier League season it was also on occasion by ISI Dangkor Senchey Football Club, although this is not thought to be linked to the move of Boeung Ket.
Where next for Boeung Ket?
Quite simply no one knows, with the club not making any further statements. There is of course a possibility that the club fix whatever dispute they with the stadium, but should they not there are other potential scenarios.
One of these is AEU Park, the home ground of Asia Euro United is known to be on the market and there is of course the national stadium.
According to one source the bidding for the Chinese built Morodok Techo Stadium has already began, but whether it falls within the budget of Boeung Ket FC is very much unknown.
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This article is adapted from BPVE SPORT Cambodia, reported and edited from the great team – Cambodia Sports Review.
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