VFF President assigned a special task to U.23 Vietnam, recalling the miracle of Changzhou years ago...

On the afternoon of September 1, in Viet Tri (Phu Tho), Mr. Hoang Quoc Vinh, Head of High Performance Sports Department, Vietnam Sports Department, and President of Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan visited and encouraged the Vietnam U.23 team.

U.23 Vietnam must pass the qualifying round

The meeting also had the presence of VFF General Secretary, Mr. Nguyen Van Phu. In a warm atmosphere, President Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized the importance of the 2026 AFC U-23 qualifiers. This is the door that coach Kim Sang-sik and his team need to overcome to qualify for the final round - where the Vietnam U-23 team will have the opportunity to compete with the top teams in the continent, thereby accumulating experience and improving their level.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan assigned a special task to the Vietnam U.23 team.

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VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan affirmed that the continuous participation in the final round from 2016 to present, including the runner-up position in 2018, is clear evidence of the investment and correct orientation in developing youth football in Vietnam.

With that spirit, towards this tournament, U.23 Vietnam continues to receive attention and thorough investment from the State management agency and VFF. The team has undergone many training sessions in parallel with the national team during FIFA Days, and has been given the opportunity to compete in high-quality international competitions in China, before successfully defending the 2025 U.23 Southeast Asian Championship in Indonesia. This is a valuable asset that helps the whole team confidently take on new challenges.

Vietnam U.23 team has more motivation to win ticket to the 2026 AFC U.23 final round

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VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan affirmed that with the close support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Sports Administration and the VFF, the Vietnam U.23 team is making the best preparations for the next two important goals in 2025: the 2026 U.23 Asian qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. The immediate task of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team is to conquer Group C of the U.23 Asian qualifiers, which includes Singapore, Bangladesh and Yemen. Playing at home in Viet Tri is a great advantage, and the Vietnam U.23 team is determined to turn that advantage into victories to respond to the trust of the fans.

VFF President and Vietnam National Team

Immediately after encouraging the U.23 Vietnam team, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan returned to Hanoi to visit the national team, currently gathering at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center under the guidance of acting head coach Dinh Hong Vinh, preparing for the next match in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup. VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized that although the journey ahead is difficult, the spirit of the "Golden Star Warriors" is always to strive to the end and never give up.

In the joyful atmosphere of the whole country celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, VFF leaders presented meaningful gifts to the members of U.23 Vietnam and the national team, as encouragement for the teams to continue to dedicate themselves, make every effort for the flag and excellently complete the assigned tasks.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chu-tich-vff-giao-nhiem-vu-dac-biet-cho-u23-viet-nam-nhac-lai-ky-tich-thuong-chau-nam-nao-185250901201208968.htm