VFF leaders visit and encourage injured Vietnam U16 Women’s National Team players

This morning (October 28), Mrs. Nguyễn Thanh Hà – Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) – together with Mr. Okiyama Masahiko, head coach of the Vietnam women’s youth teams, representatives of the coaching staff, and VFF functional departments, visited and encouraged two players, Nguyễn Vân Anh and Nguyễn Thị Thủy, members of the Vietnam U16 Women’s National Team who are currently undergoing injury treatment at the Vietnam Sports Hospital.

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The two players sustained injuries during training and were diagnosed with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in their left knees. Both underwent successful surgeries on October 24. They are expected to be discharged on October 30 and will continue rehabilitation at the VFF Sports Medicine Department.

On behalf of VFF’s leadership, Ms. Nguyễn Thanh Hà inquired about the players’ recovery and encouraged them to stay positive, wishing them a speedy return to training and competition.

Head coach Okiyama Masahiko also expressed his regret over the players’ injuries and affirmed that the coaching staff will continue to closely monitor their rehabilitation process to provide the best possible support.

The visit demonstrated VFF’s timely care and encouragement for young female players – key figures in the future development of Vietnamese women’s football.