| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Cambodia |
| Dates | 17 – 25 October 2008 |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | National Olympic Stadium (in Phnom Penh, Cambodia host cities) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 36 (3.6 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Sam El Nasa (4 goals) |
The 2008 AFF Championship qualification was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 17 to 25 October 2008 for the five lower-ranked teams in Southeast Asia. All teams play in a round-robin tournament format and the top two teams of the group qualify for the tournament proper.