Nam Dinh FC will compete in Group F alongside Japan’s Gamba Osaka, Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC, and Hong Kong (China)’s Eastern FC. Despite being in Pot 2, the presence of Gamba Osaka makes this a particularly tough group for the Vietnamese side.

With valuable experience from last season and significant investment in foreign players during the 2025 summer transfer window, Nam Dinh FC is expected to put up a strong challenge.

Hanoi Police FC, meanwhile, were drawn in Group E with China’s Beijing FC, Australia’s Macarthur FC, and Hong Kong (China)’s Tai Po FC. The group is considered more manageable for the local side, though securing a spot in the next round will require solid performances, particularly as it is their debut in the continental tournament.

The group stage will follow a home-and-away round-robin format, scheduled from September 16 to December 24.

Nam Dinh FC to represent Vietnam in AFC Champions League Two

VOV.VN - Nam Dinh FC will be the first Vietnamese representative to compete at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two in the 2024/2025 season.