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(L to R) Our wonderful staff Maraka, Sreypov, Channary, Sreynon, Sovatha, Tola and our Sponsor Jan Hansen. Image P Grogan

HFCA Captain Sokhapich tackles a player from Thailand team BISP Cruzeiro Academy. Image Tola Pok

HFCA's team takes the headline article in The Strait Times sports section published on Saturday 3rd of April.

Gardens by the Bay light show was a trip highlight for everyone. Image Tola Pok

Team with their Coaches Makara and Sovatha (black jerseys) at the Our Tampines Hub stadium. Image Tola Pok

HFCA's Girls team at the world famous Merlion Water Fountain in Singapore. P Grogan

HFCA Captain Sokhapich on the ball against Chinese team FD Shanghai Academy. Image Tola Pok

''All players, staff and myself enjoyed participating in this prime international youth tournament. Our team performed well against the teams from top football academies and international schools, gained global exposure and enjoyed the attractions of fantastic Singapore." Jan Hansen, Team Sponsor

Over the four day JSSL 7s tournament (2nd to 5th April) HFCA played a total of eight matches against teams from China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

''Our girls continue to inspire me with their courage, joy and growth, proving what is possible when young people are given opportunity, belief and a place to belong.'' Brett White, HFCA Director of Football

The Strait Times, which is Singapore's oldest newspaper (founded 1845) did a feature story on our team including interviews with players Hana from Oroong village, Siem Reap and our Captain Sokhapich from Phnom Penh. Read the full article HERE via The Strait Times website.

''Singapore is a fantastic city to bring a group of vulnerable teenage girls to as it is one of the safest cities in the world, has outstanding public transport and lots of fun activities to do outside the tournament itself." Paraic Grogan, HFCA Founder

“It has been fantastic to see HFCA continue their journey at the JSSL 7s, representing Cambodia on an international stage. The growth of girls’ football across the region is something we are incredibly proud to support." said JSSL 7s Founder Harvey Davis "Having teams like HFCA be part of this experience is exactly what the tournament is about — creating opportunities, memories and pathways for young players."

Our team of ten players and six staff made up of coaches and welfare/logistics workers spent six nights in this amazing city and for ten of the travelling party it was their first ever flight which made the journey even more special.

"International tournaments change how our players see the world and they see themselves within it, shaping resilient, confident and capable young leaders." Lynn Ciurlionis, Chairperson, HFCA Australian Board of Management

Sokhapich Chanthy, from our Phnom Penh based NGO partner Cambodian Children's Fund had an outstanding tournament “HFCA gave me a lot of opportunities to play football and also have a stint with the Cambodian Under-17 national team, and this trip was a really great opportunity that I can show my abilities."

20 April 2026

Wonderful Singapore embraces HFCA's team at Asia's biggest youth football tournament

HFCA's U16 Girls team 2nd appearance at the world renowned JSSL 7s was an amazing experience for all the players.

HFCA player Hana Kong from Oroong Village, Siem Reap enjoyed her overseas trip “I’m happy and excited to have the opportunity to come visit Singapore and see how people live here. I’m also the first one in my family to go abroad and I’m really proud to be able to.”

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