According to reports, Bhayangkara FC winger Privat Mbarga has been officially confirmed as part of Cambodia's naturalized squad for the upcoming AFF Cup 2026 tournament.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The Cameroon-born player officially acquired Cambodian citizenship back in 2022 following a stellar eight-year career playing in the country's domestic leagues.
Based on tournament draws, Cambodia shares Group A with Indonesia, making the explosive winger a direct threat to the Garuda squad on the international stage.
FIFA regulations permit players to represent national teams based on legal citizenship regardless of the domestic league where they play professionally.
During his time in Indonesia, Mbarga previously achieved tremendous success by helping Bali United capture the Liga 1 championship title in his debut season.
Expressing his gratitude after securing his passport, Mbarga stated "Thank you God for your blessings, thank you Cambodia for making this a reality".
Cambodia features a total of nine naturalized players in their roster, aiming to create a significant impact during the regional competition.