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What does AFF say about 3 Vietnamese players Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, Duy Manh?

The trio of Vietnamese national players, including Nguyen Hoang Duc (Ninh Binh Club), Nguyen Quang Hai ( Hanoi Police Club) and Do Duy Manh (Hanoi Club) have been officially selected by the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) to be part of the ASEAN All-Stars squad. This squad will participate in a special friendly match with Manchester United, taking place on May 28 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

The match was part of the Maybank Challenge Cup and was a fundraiser for Al-Sultan Abdullah (YASA), a prestigious charity in Malaysia. The event was also seen as an opportunity to honor Southeast Asian football talents and affirm the role of football as a bridge to spread human values.

Selected Vietnamese players

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According to information from AFF, the three Vietnamese players were selected based on their excellent performance, professionalism and impressive fighting spirit in recent times. Hoang Duc is a prominent factor in the midfield with the ability to control the match and creative passes. Quang Hai continues to affirm his class with technical handling and extensive international experience. Meanwhile, Duy Manh shows his leadership role in the defense, with a solid and passionate playing style.

Previously, AFF officially announced the selection of Mr. Kim Sang-sik, head coach of the Vietnam national team, as the one to lead the ASEAN All-Stars to compete with MU. According to AFF, after leading the Vietnam national team to an absolute victory and winning the championship at the ASEAN Cup 2024, Coach Kim Sang-sik's trust as head coach of the ASEAN All-Stars is a testament to the excellence and trust he has built in the regional football community.

Coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized: "It is a great honor to lead the best players from all ASEAN countries in a match of such importance. We are not only representing our countries but also showing the world the pride, spirit and strength of our region."

The ASEAN All-Stars squad, comprising top players selected from all 12 AFF member associations, will be announced in due course. The list will reflect the diversity and collective strength of Southeast Asian football.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nong-chot-3-tuyen-thu-viet-nam-dau-mu-doi-ngoi-sao-dong-nam-a-dan-lo-dien-185250416120924182.htm