The Southeast Asian Football Association (AFF) has just announced the good news on September 25: the AFF Cup 2020 will not come to a complete stop, but will be held from April 11 to May 8, 2021. The tournament was held according to the format of the away game.
In consultation with regional federations and stakeholders, the 2020 AFF Cup Executive Board has determined the most appropriate time to play, avoiding conflicts with the national tournament schedule and continuing to closely monitor the current situation to ensure safety and health. from players, coaches, assistants, fans and the entire community.
“We are delighted to have received a lot of support from our member associations and we were able to find a suitable time next year to host the most prestigious tournament in the region. At a time when we still have to deal with the epidemic, we must be respectful in organizing the AFF Suzuki Cup, ensuring that the tournament runs its best next year. AFF President, Mr. Khiev Sameth, highlighted.
The Vietnamese national team will play at home and away from the AFF Cup 2020
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“AFF also hopes that the announcement of the tournament schedule for 2021 will provide business partners with a clear overview of next year’s plans, including sponsors. and entities holding press rights. AFF and its member associations express their appreciation to our fans, athletes and coaches, and partners who have always supported us through the challenge, leading up to an AFF Suzuki Cup training season. when we can get closer, ”said AFF President Khiev Sameth.
The 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup was originally scheduled for November and December of this year. However, due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, the tournament was unable to continue and was forced to be relocated in 2021.
The AFF will continue to work closely with member federations and partners to provide the 2021 tournament schedule as soon as possible.
The year 2021 was a particularly busy year for coach Park Hang-seo as he and his students faced many major tournaments, including the AFF Cup, tasked with successfully defending the championship.
Delaying the AFF Cup somehow brings benefits for the Vietnamese team because some players are still treating injuries that are expected to recover next year. As in the case of Dinh Trong, Duy Manh. Van Hau has also injured the meniscus in his knee.
The AFF Cup can bring together the best players of the Vietnamese national team if the treatment of injuries to some key faces is guaranteed in terms of time.
