At the end of V-League 2024/25, Song Lam Nghe An successfully retained Ho Khac Ngoc and Hoang Van Khanh
Right after the 2024/25 V-League season ended, Song Lam Nghe An Club received great news when they successfully retained two important pillars: midfielder Ho Khac Ngoc and center back Hoang Van Khanh. This is considered an important step in the journey to build a stronger squad for the next season.
Previously, Nghe An province and sponsor Tan Long found a common voice in allowing this sponsor to continue accompanying the football team.Lam River Nghe An. Tan Long Group officially committed to sponsoring Song Lam Nghe An in the 2025/26 season, helping the Vinh Stadium team have more financial and personnel stability. Notably, Tan Long affirmed that it would not allow the "bleeding" of forces to occur - one of the problems that caused SLNA to struggle in the past.
Thanks to that support, the Nghe An team has completed the agreements to retain two pillars with a 2-year contract, along with reasonable treatment. This is a great effort to retain experienced individuals who play an important role in the playing style as well as the dressing room.
It is known that before that, Hong Linh Ha Tinh and some other ambitious teams proactively contacted Ho Khac Ngoc and Hoang Van Khanh with the hope of having the services of this duo in the squad for the next season. However, with the drastic participation of sponsor Tan Long, SLNA succeeded in keeping the two pillars Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh.
Midfielder Ho Khac Ngoc, 33 years old, returned to SLNA in the middle of the season and quickly asserted his influence. With 19 appearances, he is an indispensable link in the midfield, both regulating the tempo of the match and creating opportunities for teammates with delicate passes. Khac Ngoc also left his mark with 3 goals in the season, a player considered the "soul" in the playing style of the Nghe An team.
Meanwhile, central defender Hoang Van Khanh continued to demonstrate his experience in the back line. He is a reliable stopper in the 4-defender formation. Van Khanh and Khac Ngoc contributed significantly to the team's relegation achievement.
The presence of this veteran duo not only helps SLNA successfully stay in the league but also brings great hope to fans in the upcoming 2024/25 National Cup final. The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Cong An Ha Noi will take place on June 29 at Vinh Stadium. This will be the match where Khac Ngoc and Van Khanh are expected to continue to shine to bring the title to Nghe An football.
The successful retention of Ho Khac Ngoc and Hoang Van Khanh is a favorable start in the preparation plan for the new season. In the context of increasingly fierce competition in V.League, maintaining a stable force and improving the quality of the squad is a vital factor. With the support of sponsors and the love of fans, SLNA is showing a strong determination to return next season.
