U17 Vietnam arrives in Ehime, ready for 3 training matches
Vietnam U17 arrived in Ehime on the afternoon of November 6 for a training session of more than a week, competing with U18 Imabari, Matsuyama University and U18 Ehime, aiming for the 2026 Asian U17 Qualifiers at the end of November 2025.
Vietnam U17 arrived in Ehime Prefecture (Japan) on the afternoon of November 6, starting a training session of more than a week to complete preparations for the 2026 Asian U17 Qualifiers. The team will play 3 friendly matches against U18 Imabari (November 8), Matsuyama University (November 11) and U18 Ehime (November 13) before returning home on November 15.
Training schedule in Japan
Three "blue teams" were selected to meet the professional requirements of the coaching staff, aiming to test the international competition ability of young players.
| Day | Competitor | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | U18 Imabari | International practice match |
| 11/11 | Matsuyama University | International practice match |
| 13/11 | U18 Ehime | International practice match |
Friendly match results before the trip
Before moving to Japan, U17 Vietnam ended their domestic training period with a friendly match against U17 Cambodia at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. The team won 5-0: Nguyen Van Duong and Vu Long Nhat each scored a double, the remaining goal belonged to Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc.
Coach Cristiano Roland's assessment
Coach Cristiano Roland expressed his satisfaction with the training spirit and progress of his players over the past month. According to the Brazilian coach, the players have adapted well to the playing philosophy set out by the coaching staff, clearly understood their roles and played confidently - the foundation for achieving the best condition for the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers.
Target for 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers
The training camp in Japan is part of the VFF's plan to help the team gain experience in international competitions. After completing the training camp (returning on November 15), Vietnam U17 will enter the final preparation phase before the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place from November 22 to 30, 2025 in Hanoi and Hung Yen. The goal is to win a ticket to the 2026 AFC U17 Finals.
Key milestones
- November 6: U17 Vietnam arrives in Ehime to begin training.
- 8/11: Meet U18 Imabari.
- 11/11: Meet Matsuyama University.
- 11/13: Meet U18 Ehime.
- November 15: Return to Vietnam.
- November 22–30, 2025: 2026 AFC U17 Championship Qualifiers in Hanoi and Hung Yen.
Selected statistics
- 3 international practice matches during training trip in Japan.
- 1 month of preparation in Vietnam before going to Japan.
- Latest friendly score: U17 Vietnam 5-0 U17 Cambodia.
- Goal scorers: Nguyen Van Duong (2), Vu Long Nhat (2), Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc (1).