Nam Dinh changes coach in AFC Champions League Two due to degree requirements

Nam Dinh registered the head coach position for Andre Lima in AFC Champions League Two.

To prepare for the match against Gamba Osaka in the 4th round of AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 at Thien Truong Stadium on the evening of November 5, Nam Dinh registered the position of head coach for Brazilian assistant - Andre Lima. The move is to meet the qualification regulations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for head coaches.

According to AFC regulations, head coaches participating in continental tournaments must possess a Pro license or equivalent certificate. After coach Vu Hong Viet left the team, up to now, the team from Thanh Nam only has coach Andre Lima who meets this criterion. Notably, coach Andre Lima is a new contract announced by Nam Dinh on the morning of November 4, the two sides reunited after 2 seasons.

However, according to a staff member of the Thanh Nam football team shared with Tri Thuc - Znews , Coach Nguyen Trung Kien is still the one who holds full authority in terms of expertise, from tactics, personnel to team operations. Coach Andre Lima is mainly in charge of work related to the players' physical fitness and professional support in continental tournaments.

On the afternoon of November 4, Coach Andre Lima, as the coach of Nam Dinh, attended a press conference before the rematch with Gamba Osaka. He commented that Gamba Osaka is a strong team, the top candidate for the ticket to the next round. However, Nam Dinh has prepared carefully over the past week, ready to take the field with the highest spirit to achieve good results.

Center back Lucas affirmed that Nam Dinh will achieve good results for the fans.

Coach Andre Lima revealed that Nam Dinh welcomes the return of some key players after injuries and has more foreign player options for the AFC arena: "Recently, we have been short of players due to injuries and illness, but in AFC Champions League Two we can use more foreign players. I cannot reveal the registration list yet, but Nam Dinh will definitely have a stable force, take advantage of home field advantage and have the best results."

Also attending the press conference, center-back Lucas Alves affirmed: "Playing international matches at home is a big advantage. We understand the current difficulties, but will do our best to bring joy to the fans."

In Group F, Nam Dinh currently has 6 points, ranking 2nd. The rematch with Gamba Osaka is considered an important turning point in the journey to find a ticket to the next round of the Nam Dinh team. In the first leg on October 22, the Japanese representative easily defeated Nam Dinh with a score of 3-1.

Source: https://znews.vn/nam-dinh-thay-hlv-o-afc-champions-league-two-vi-yeu-cau-bang-cap-post1599886.html