The U23 Vietnam duo brings great news to CAHN

Nguyễn Đình Bắc and Phạm Minh Phúc are expected to take the field in the upcoming CAHN versus Ninh Bình FC game at the 12th round of the V-League.

The spotlight of the 12th V-League round will focus on Hàng Đẫy Stadium, where CAHN will host the league leaders Ninh Bình FC. Along with home advantage and fan support, the police-affiliated team will welcome back several key players.

Specifically, according to sources from VTC News Online, CAHN is set to welcome back Nguyễn Đình Bắc and Phạm Minh Phúc after they completed their duties with U23 Vietnam at the 2026 U23 Asian Championship. Both players are ready to play and are likely to feature in the next match. This pair missed the recent defeat against Selangor in the Shopee Cup 2025/26.

Meanwhile, the status of Lý Đức, another U23 Vietnam star, remains uncertain. However, having no issues after the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, the 2003-born player is also expected to be registered and possibly play.

This news is extremely positive for coach Mano Polking, especially after CAHN’s shaky preparation marked by a loss to Selangor, which ended their Shopee Cup run this season.

In the V-League, Đình Bắc has shown an increasingly vital role for CAHN, starting in 8 out of 9 matches played and providing 1 assist. Across all competitions, the 2004-born player has appeared 16 times, scoring 1 goal and assisting once, significantly helping the police team advance past the AFC Champions League Two group stage.

If he maintains his impressive form from the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, Đình Bắc is likely to pose a major threat to Ninh Bình FC’s defense, despite their experienced backline.

On the other hand, Minh Phúc is gradually proving his ability. Despite fierce competition for playing time, the 2004-born player has made 7 appearances across all tournaments and contributed 1 assist for CAHN. With his rising form, this is a great chance for Minh Phúc to impress coach Mano Polking and secure a stable position on the wing.

Currently, CAHN trails Ninh Bình FC by only one point but has played one less match. Therefore, winning the upcoming match would allow coach Mano Polking’s team to overtake their rivals and gain a significant advantage in the title race this season.

The match between CAHN and Ninh Bình FC will kick off at 7:15 PM tonight (February 1st).