FIFA President congratulates Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on winning the 2025 championship.
Gianni Infantino congratulated the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I after their 2025 championship win; the team will participate in Group A of the AFC Champions League 2025/26 at home from November 13-19.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory letter to Vietnam Football Federation President Tran Quoc Tuan and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Football Club I after the team won the 2025 National Women's Football Championship. The letter acknowledged the persistent efforts of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I team and the support of the Vietnam Football Federation for women's football.
Message from the FIFA President
In the letter, Gianni Infantino emphasized: “The tireless efforts and achievements of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I throughout the season have been rewarded, bringing home this important title. Congratulations to every member of the team and the club for this outstanding achievement.”
The head of FIFA also thanked the Vietnam Football Federation and its President Tran Quoc Tuan for their unwavering support, efforts, and dedication to the development of women's football in Vietnam, and expressed his hope to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan again soon.
Observations from the world of football and the status of the champion.
This is a special congratulatory message from the FIFA President, expressing the recognition of the world of football for the tireless efforts of Vietnamese women's football in general and Ho Chi Minh City I Club in particular.
The 2025 national championship title further affirms the leading position of Ho Chi Minh City I women's football team, a club with a rich tradition and significant contributions to the development of women's football in the country.
A stepping stone for the continental campaign.
From November 13-19, Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi and her team will participate in matches in Group A of the AFC Champions League 2025/26 group stage at home. Based on the content of the letter itself, the encouragement from the FIFA President is a significant morale boost for Huynh Nhu and her teammates as they aim for good results in the continental tournament.
Previous season's setting
Last season, Ho Chi Minh City FC I reached the semi-finals of the continental tournament, where they were eliminated by the defending champions Wuhan Jiangda. This achievement provided the team with valuable experience before embarking on their journey in the AFC Champions League 2025/26.
A brief highlight
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory letter to Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I for winning the 2025 national championship and thanked the Vietnam Football Federation.
- Ho Chi Minh City I affirms the leading position of Vietnamese women's football at the club level.
- The team will compete in Group A of the AFC Champions League 2025/26 at home from November 13-19.
- Last season, Ho Chi Minh City I was eliminated in the semi-finals by Wuhan Jiangda.
