Vietnam Football Hot News Today 17/9: Thai Club Confident to Face Nam Dinh FC; Japanese Coach Shares Heartfelt Words on Leaving Hanoi FC

Vietnam Football Hot News Today 17/9: Thai Club Confident to Face Nam Dinh FC; Japanese Coach Shares Heartfelt Words on Leaving Hanoi FC.

Former U23 Thailand Coach Confident to Face Nam Dinh FC

Former head coach of Thailand U23, Worawut Srimakha – currently leading Ratchaburi FC, will face Thép Xanh Nam Định at 19:15 today in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26, confirming the entire team is prepared for the match.

"Thép Xanh Nam Định has previously played in the AFC Champions League Two, but we have made good preparations and are ready for the away match.

Before this game, the players are in strong physical and mental shape. The whole team is ready at 100% performance."

Ratchaburi finished fourth in the Thai League last season and qualified for the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage.

In the current season, after 3 rounds, Coach Worawut Srimakha’s team is temporarily ranked second.

Japanese Coach Shares Heartfelt Words on Leaving Hanoi FC

Hanoi FC recently announced the dismissal of coach Makoto Teguramori. After less than one season together, the Japanese coach lost his job.

"I hope we will remain friends and keep in contact. If you plan to play in Japan, I am always ready to be a link," Coach Teguramori said farewell to Hanoi FC players at training yesterday afternoon (16/9).

In the first 4 matches of the 2025/26 campaign, Hanoi FC failed to win any game. Defeats against Ho Chi Minh City Police, Viettel, and Hanoi Police raised doubts about the team’s ability.

Hanoi FC seems unlucky with Japanese coaches. Previously, Iwamasa Daiki also had to leave after a short period.

Vietnam U17 Training in Bremen

After finishing training in Dortmund, the Vietnam U17 women's team traveled over 3 hours by bus to Bremen port city – one of Germany’s oldest cultural and historical centers and a traditional football cradle.

Here, Coach Okiyama Masahiko’s team was warmly welcomed by Mr. Klaus Filbry – CEO of Werder Bremen, and Mr. Dominik Kupilas – Global Business Development Director.

The players were excited to have lunch in the stadium restaurant of Werder Bremen – a place full of professional football atmosphere. Afterwards, the team had a discussion and was introduced to the club’s youth training system and academy development plans.

The training phase in Bremen promises to offer Vietnam’s U17 women players more valuable experiences in both daily life and training, helping them gain knowledge and skills in a top European professional football environment.

Coach Truong Viet Hoang Returns

Phu Dong FC announced Coach Truong Viet Hoang will take the position of Technical Director starting from the 2025 season.

Mr. Truong Viet Hoang is a former national player who later established his reputation as a coach by leading Viettel FC to the 2020 V.League championship. He also made significant contributions at clubs like Hai Phong, SHB Da Nang, and in youth training.

Before joining Phu Dong, the 1975-born coach helped SHB Da Nang gain promotion to V.League in the 2023/24 season but only stayed for a short time.

Coach Truong Viet Hoang is expected to help Phu Dong Academy become a trusted training center for young Vietnamese talents.