The start of the 2013 Metfone C-League has been pushed back a week to allow the national team to play two friendly fixtures against South Korean side Ulsan University, Football Federation of Cambodia spokesman May Tola told the Post yesterday.

The new season of Cambodia’s top tier will now get under way on January 12, with the two matches featuring newly appointed coach Prak Sovannara’s squad against regular Cambodia touring side Ulsan to be played on January 4 and 6.