Coach Kim Sang-sik leads ASEAN All-Stars to face Manchester United in Malaysia
Vietnam National Team Head Coach Kim Sang-sik will be in charge of the ASEAN All-Stars team that will face Manchester United in a historic match in Malaysia.
The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has just announced official information about coach Kim Sang-sik - captain of the Vietnam National Team, the reigning Southeast Asian champion, will take on the role of leading the "ASEAN All-Stars" team in the international friendly match with the famous Manchester United Club.
This special event will take place as part of the Maybank Challenge Cup, on 28 May 2025 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Malaysia. More than just a football match, this is an opportunity to showcase ASEAN unity, pride and leadership through sport.
AFF President Lieutenant General Khiev Sameth said: “Coach Kim Sang-sik is a symbol of professionalism and development. His presence as the head coach of the ASEAN All-Stars Team will surely inspire not only the players but also millions of fans across the region.”
The match also had a profound humanitarian meaning as it aimed to raise funds for the Al-Sultan Abdullah (YASA) Charity, a prestigious organization in Malaysia. This is a testament to AFF’s commitment to using football as a tool to create positive impacts off the pitch.
“This event is a source of pride for the region and a testament to the ability of sports to unite communities. We would like to thank ProEvents, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and our main sponsor Maybank for their great contribution in making this such a special match possible,” the AFF President said.
The ASEAN All-Stars squad will bring together the best players selected from the 12 AFF member associations, demonstrating the diversity and outstanding collective strength of Southeast Asian football.
With the organizational support from ProEvents, the companionship of FAM and the main sponsorship from Maybank, Maybank Challenge Cup 2025 is expected to become one of the most memorable sporting events of the year.
Coach Kim Sang-sik – who recently won the ASEAN Cup 2024 with the Vietnamese team – is highly regarded for his tactical thinking, discipline and strategic vision. His assignment at this event continues to affirm his prestige and position in the regional football community.
Sharing about this special opportunity, Coach Kim said: “It is a great honor to lead the best players from ASEAN countries in such a meaningful match. This is an opportunity for us to show the pride, spirit and identity of the region on the international field”./.