Coach Kim Sang-sik is in Vietnam, preparing to sign a contract with VFF
Hai Hoang•DNUM_AFZAFZCACE 15:17
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of May 5, coach Kim Sang-sik arrived at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) and prepared for the contract signing ceremony to lead the Vietnam National Team tomorrow (May 6).
At 2:00 p.m. on May 5, the new head coach of the Vietnam National Team, Kim Sang-sik, arrived at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi). Photo: Hai HoangRepresentatives of VFF leaders, including General Secretary Duong Nghiep Khoi, went to the airport to welcome and present flowers to congratulate new coach Kim Sang-sik. Photo: Hai HoangBesides assistant Choi Won Kwon, the team supporting Mr. Kim Sang Sik will have at least 1 Korean fitness coach and a few Vietnamese assistants who worked under coach Park Hang-seo. Photo: Hai HoangArriving in Vietnam early to start working with coach Kim Sang-sik is expected to be assistant Choi Won Kwon - who just left the Daegu FC coaching position on April 19. Photo: Hai HoangAccording to the leader of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Mr. Kim Sang-sik will have 3 assistants including: 1 professional assistant, 1 fitness coach, 1 assistant in charge of management. The number of Vietnamese assistants is 9. Photo: Hai HoangVFF General Secretary Duong Nghiep Khoi said: "If we do not enter the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, Mr. Kim Sang-sik's work will continue to prepare for the 2024 AFF Cup in December. The minimum goal is to reach the semi-finals, and better yet, the final of the 2024 AFF Cup." Photo: Hai HoangAfter arriving in Hanoi, the new coach of the Vietnam National Team will probably go to Hang Day Stadium to watch the match between The Cong Viettel and Hoang Anh Gia Lai in round 16 of the V.League. Photo: Hai HoangThe contract signing ceremony and announcement of the new head coach of the Vietnam National Team will be held at 2pm tomorrow (May 6). Photo: Hai Hoang