Identifying Nam Dinh and CAHN's opponents in AFC Champions League Two

The lucky draw put Nam Dinh and CAHN in Group E and Group F respectively at AFC Champions League Two 2025/26.

Identify the opponents of Nam Dinh and CAHN in AFC Champions League Two.

According to the draw results on the afternoon of August 15, Nam Dinh is in Group F with Gamba Osaka (Japan), Ratchaburi FC (Thailand) and Eastern FC (Hong Kong). Gamba Osaka is a team with a rich tradition in the J.League, having won the AFC Champions League 2008 and participated in many continental competitions.

Ratchaburi is also a familiar name in the Thai League. Eastern FC, although rated lower, but their international experience will help the Hong Kong representative become an unpredictable opponent.

Meanwhile, CAHN is in Group E with Beijing FC (China), Macarthur FC (Australia) and Tai Po FC (Hong Kong). Beijing FC is one of the strong teams in the Chinese Super League, having reached the semi-finals. AFC Champions League 2010, 1 national championship, 4 national cup championships, and 2 Chinese Super Cups.

Macarthur FC, although only established in 2017, has quickly established itself in the A.League with its disciplined play and strong physicality. Tai Po FC is the 2018/19 Hong Kong Premier League champion and possesses many experienced players.

Last season, Nam Dinh used 8-9 foreign players per match, reaching the round of 16 before losing to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. This season, both Nam Dinh and CAHN have increased their foreign players, taking advantage of the tournament's unlimited foreign players. With a strong squad, especially foreign players and overseas Vietnamese players, the two V.League representatives can aim to create a surprise.

The 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two will feature 32 teams from 22 AFC confederations, divided into eight groups, playing a double round-robin format from 16 September to 24 December. Teams from the same country will not meet in the group stage. The round of 16 will take place in February 2026, with the quarter-finals in March, semi-finals in April and the final on 16 May 2026.

Source: https://znews.vn/xac-dinh-doi-thu-cua-nam-dinh-va-cahn-o-afc-champions-league-two-post1577144.html