Hà Nội FC to compete in Leo Pre-season Cup

V.League 1 defending champions Hà Nội FC will compete in the Leo Pre-season Cup. — Photo zing.vn

HÀ NỘI — V.League 1 defending champions Hà Nội FC will compete in the Thailand’s most prestigious pre-season tournament next week.

The team will compete alongside 12 Thai teams and three teams in the Southeast Asian region including Lao Premier League champions, Lao Toyota; Malaysia Super League runners-up Perak FA and Cambodian League champions, Phnom Penh Crown.

Among 12 Thai teams, there are six teams from the Thai League 1 including Port FC, Muangthong United, who have recruited Vietnamese goal keeper Đặng Văn Lâm from Hải Phòng Club, winner of Thai FA Cup 2018 Chiangrai United, PT Prachuap and Nakhon Ratchasima.

Six first division football teams of Thailand will also take part in this tournament.

Hà Nội FC will present major challenges for the local sides, as they will use this tournament to prepare for their upcoming AFC Champions League campaigns and the national premiere league.

The event will have a total prize of around US$60,000. — VNS

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