Coach Kim Chi does not lead the Ho Chi Minh City women's club, the Philippine national team is impressed with Huynh Nhu

Before the opening match of Group A of the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League, key player Chandler McDaniel of Stallion Laguna FC (Philippines) said she was most impressed with striker Huynh Nhu of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club.

Coach Stallion Laguna FC: "The goal is to get past the group stage"

The press conference before the match between Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club and Stallion Laguna FC in Group A of the AFC Women's Champions League (Asian Women's Cup C1) 2025-2026 took place on November 12. At the beginning, head coach Ernest Nierras (Stallion Laguna FC) shared about the team's preparation: "We arrived in Ho Chi Minh City 2 days earlier to best adapt to the competition conditions in Ho Chi Minh City. Stallion Laguna's goal is to pass the group stage to advance to the next round."

Also attending the press conference with the head coach, Chandler McDaniel also affirmed that she and her teammates will try their best to pass the group stage. In addition, the female player of Stallion Laguna mentioned Huynh Nhu: "Previously, I and the Philippine team had the opportunity to face the Vietnamese women's team, most recently at the 32nd SEA Games held in Cambodia. I was most impressed with Huynh Nhu, who is also sitting here. I know that the Ho Chi Minh City women's club has many players playing for the Vietnamese women's team. Therefore, we will have to try our best when facing them."

Head coach of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club Nguyen Hong Pham (left) and head coach of Stallion Laguna FC

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"Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club is ready"

The head coach of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club in the 2025-2026 Asian Women's Cup C1 is Mr. Nguyen Hong Pham. Meanwhile, Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi plays the role of assistant coach, without having an A certificate issued by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Attending the press conference, head coach Nguyen Hong Pham said: "After the national championship, we rested for a few days and had a training trip in Hanoi , including two friendly matches with the Vietnamese women's team. At this time, all members are in a state of readiness, with the highest determination and will try their best in each match."

"The team has 6 foreign players, including 4 old names and 2 new players. They all integrate well, both in daily life and training. Meanwhile, the domestic players have the return of familiar names, including goalkeeper Kim Thanh. However, our strength comes from the collective, solidarity, determination and never giving up. This is the strength that the team will continue to promote. The old and new players all have only one goal: to help the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club win," Mr. Pham emphasized.

Chandler McDaniel (second from right) said she was impressed by Huynh Nhu.

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Veteran striker of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club Huynh Nhu said that having new foreign players and the return of old players has created a positive atmosphere for the team. "This is the motivation for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club to strive to play really well. At this tournament, fans will see a new breeze from Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club, the image of a team playing with more enthusiasm."

In the opening match of Group A, Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club will meet Stallion Laguna FC at 7:00 p.m. on November 13. This match will take place at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-kim-chi-khong-dan-dat-clb-nu-tphcm-tuyen-thu-philippines-an-tuong-voi-huynh-nhu-185251112125056124.htm