Phạm Minh Phúc’s rise from overlooked defender to match winner is reshaping Việt Nam’s U23 campaign and fuelling hopes of a lasting national team future.
Kim Sang-sik and his players are ready to continue their magic at the AFC U23 Asian Cup when they face tough UAE in the quarter-finals on January 16 in Saudi Arabia.
Việt Nam head coach Kim Sang-sik expressed his delight after seeing his side winning second match win in the AFC U23 Asian Cup and added the team were not afraid of any opponent in this continental competition.
Việt Nam welcome back an important striker to the squad after injury while Kyrgyzstan will not have their key midfielder in their second Group A match in the AFC U23 Asian Cup on January 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Centre back Nguyễn Nhật Minh has affirmed that the Vietnamese U23 team are well-prepared and aim to defeat Jordan in their opening match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Finals on January 6 in Saudi Arabia.
Buoyed by SEA Games success, Việt Nam’s U23 captain Khuất Văn Khang says confidence is high as the team prepare for fresh challenges at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Finals in Saudi Arabia.
Việt Nam still have work to do despite a 2-0 win over Laos in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round''s Group F tie at Lao National Stadium KM16 on November 19.
Trần Trung Kiên will compete for the No 1 goalkeeper position against experienced Đặng Văn Lâm and rising star Nguyễn Văn Việt, who has also made some outstanding performances in V.League 1.
Striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh confirmed Việt Nam''s winning target when the hosts entertain Nepal in two matches in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers later this week in HCM City.