Khiev Sameth wins third term as ASEAN football president
Malaysia's football association backed the Cambodian official's 2026–2030 mandate and pledged closer regional cooperation.
Cambodia's Major General Khiev Sameth has been re-elected president of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) for a third consecutive term. His 2026–2030 mandate was confirmed at the federation's congress and elections in Manila.
The FA of Malaysia (FAM), led by new president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan, endorsed his renewed mandate and pledged to work more closely with regional counterparts. FAM said its president and executive committee had congratulated Sameth, who has led AFF since 2019.
FAM said the result demonstrated confidence in Sameth's leadership and his commitment to developing football across the region. Sameth is also president of the Football Federation of Cambodia.
His other roles include membership of FIFA's Future of Football Committee and a seat on the Board of Trustees of the Asian Football Confederation's Dream Asia Foundation.
