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Vietnam’s U16 team to compete in int’l youth tournament in China

To prepare for the tournament, the U16 Vietnam squad is scheduled to gather in mid-May in Hanoi for training in two weeks before departing for China.

Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc – one of the standout players born in 2009 who featured in Vietnam's U17 squad at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025. (Photo: VFF)
Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc – one of the standout players born in 2009 who featured in Vietnam's U17 squad at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025. (Photo: VFF)

Hanoi (VNA) - The U16 Vietnam national team will take part in the 2025 U16 International Football Tournament hosted by the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

Accordingly, the tournament is scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 1 in Hohhot city, Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of northern China.

The competition is expected to see four teams from Vietnam, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and host China. Designed as a preparatory event, the tournament aims to provide valuable international match experience for young players ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, set to begin this November.

To prepare for the tournament, the U16 Vietnam squad is scheduled to gather in mid-May in Hanoi for training in two weeks before departing for China.

The team will include be players born in 2009 or later, many of whom have previously joined training camps with the U17 Vietnam squad during its preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025.

Among the standout players are midfielders Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc and Nguyen Van Duong. Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc started all three matches at the U17 Asian Cup and impressed in central midfield.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Van Duong gained international experience after being subbed in during Vietnam’s 1-1 draw with Japan.

Further updates on the tournament will be provided by the VFF in the coming weeks./.

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