Waiting for Cong Phuong to return to V-League

Cong Phuong is expected to play a key role in helping Binh Phuoc beat Da Nang in the play-off match on June 27 to play in the V-League next season.

The final pass

After a period of fighting abroad and accepting to play in the First Division when returning home, Cong Phuong is now facing a great opportunity to return to the biggest football playground in Vietnam - V-League, if he and Binh Phuoc win against Da Nang in the play-off match.

Cong Phuong only has one more step to return to V-League after many years of absence.

For Cong Phuong, this match was not only a turning point in his career (contributing greatly to Binh Phuoc's promotion), but also marked his return after a period of leaving V-League to play football in Japan.

SHB .Da Nang is the last big challenge that Cong Phuong and his teammates must overcome. If successful, it will be an emotional return for the player who was once considered the brightest symbol of Vietnamese football.

On the contrary, failure also means that Cong Phuong's chance to play in the V-League will have to wait at least one more season, in the context of reaching the age of 30 in January this year.

Why do we want Cong Phuong to return?

However, the reason why fans are waiting for Cong Phuong's return to the V-League is not only because of his pure expertise. Having passed the age of 30, although he still retains his excellent skills, it is a bit difficult to say that he will wait for the Vietnamese national team striker to shine in a fierce environment like this tournament.

Therefore, what really makes Vietnamese football fans excited is the strong media effect that Cong Phuong possesses, rather than his expertise.

The return of Cong Phuong may create a different effect for V-League.

Over the years, the former HAGL striker has been a rare player in Vietnam to create a media sensation, even though he has been relegated to the First Division. Therefore, Cong Phuong’s return will most likely help the V-League gain more attention, and bring fans back to the stands that are increasingly empty of spectators.

V-League clearly needs a player like Cong Phuong to revive its image, improve viewership, and create truly special highlights.

Although the play-off match ahead is not easy, fans are still waiting for Cong Phuong's club to win, not only to be able to play at the top level in the final years of his career but also to help the tournament revive from the stands.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cho-cong-phuong-tro-lai-san-dau-dinh-cao-v-league-2025-26-2414671.html