U16 Vietnam leaves for China to attend international U16 tournament

U16 Vietnam left for China on the morning of May 25. Photo: VFF

Before the departure, the U16 Vietnam team had a practice match with U17 Viettel to review the force, evaluate the overall playing style, and complete the registration list for this international tournament. After the practice session, the coaching staff finalized the list of 24 players, saying goodbye to 6 faces including: goalkeeper Vu Duy Anh, defender Le Nguyen Khanh, Nguyen Bao Nam, midfielder Tran Ngoc Son, Bui Gia Huan and Phan Anh Luc.

Sharing about the personnel decision, head coach Cristiano Roland said: “The final list stage is always the most difficult. The coaching staff must choose from a group of quality players, finding those who best suit the team's playing style. Up to this point, the whole team has performed very well. However, this is just the beginning of a long journey towards the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers. Players who are not on the list still have many opportunities ahead.”

According to the plan, the Vietnam U16 team will have 2 more days of training and get used to the weather conditions in Honhot before entering the opening match against U16 Australia on May 28. The next two matches of coach Cristiano Roland and his team will take place on May 30 against U16 China and on June 1 against U16 Saudi Arabia.

Evaluating the CFA Team China 2025 International U16 Tournament, Coach Cristiano Roland emphasized: “This is the first test for the new generation of players. The three opponents in the tournament are all very strong, so the requirements for the attitude and spirit of the U16 Vietnam team will be pushed to the maximum. These three matches are also an opportunity for the players to clearly understand where they are compared to the Asian level. The team will make the best use of the matches to compete and accumulate experience towards the important goal ahead, which is the 2026 Asian U17 Qualifiers.”

List of 24 U16 Vietnam players participating in the friendly tournament in China. Photo: VFF

In order to provide timely guidance and best support for the team's activities during their stay and competition in Inner Mongolia (China), the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has appointed Mr. Nguyen Minh Chau - Deputy General Secretary of VFF as Head of the Vietnam U16 team to participate in the CFA Team China 2025 International U16 Tournament.

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