In the article, AFC wrote, “Seen as a potential successor to the great Huynh Nhu, the 21-year-old Ngoc Minh Chuyen will aim to prove she has the talent to take over the mantle.”

“The forward is tenacious in her play and her dribbling abilities make her an exciting watch,” the article noted.

Chuyen has traveled to Australia with her teammates to prepare for the continental tournament.

At the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the Vietnamese women's national team will feature a mix of experienced players who have participated in the World Cup, as well as a group of promising young players. Their goal is to surpass the group stage and compete for a World Cup 2027 qualification spot.

Vietnam have been drawn into Group C alongside Japan, India and Chinese Taipei in the continental tournament. It will take place from March 1 to 21 in Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast, with the top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed sides advancing to the quarter-finals.

Vietnam will play their group-stage matches in Perth, facing India on March 4, Chinese Taipei on March 7 and Japan on March 10 at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Women team depart for 2026 AFC Asian Cup, eye World Cup spot

VOV.VN - Coach Mai Duc Chung and his players departed Hanoi on February 27 for Australia to compete in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, aiming to secure a second berth at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.