Honda, who played a leading role in Japan at the football World Cup Russian tournament, signed a contract with Melbourne Victory in Australia this month as a new affiliation.

Honda announced on the 12th a press conference in Cambodia, he decided to lead the team as coach of soccer and Cambodia.

Among them, Mr. Honda said, "When he consulted with the Cambodian Football Confederation that he would be able to become the national coach while continuing his active career, he realized that he got an answer if he asks seriously, I think the contract in the world is the first attempt in the world, "explained the circumstances.

Then, about future resolutions "Cambodia's seriousness has a part in common with Japan, I will build Cambodian soccer style and I want to disseminate the beauty of Cambodia to the world" I talked.

Honda does not have the necessary license to supervise, but as Australia's team continues to be active, he will lead as the effective supervisor of the Cambodian delegate. It is extremely unusual for an active player to direct the national team.

Cambodia is ranked 166 in the world rankings and has never played in the World Cup.