Vinh Long Football Federation Successfully Holds 2026–2031 Congress
On the afternoon of June 7, at the Royal Conference Center in Phu Tan Ward, Vinh Long Province, the Vinh Long Football Federation (VLFF) successfully held its 3rd Congress for the 2026–2031 term. The Congress reviewed the implementation of the Resolution of the 2020–2025 term, set out objectives and key tasks for the 2026–2031 period, and elected the new Executive Committee and Inspection Committee for the upcoming term.
Representing the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) at the Congress were Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoi, Standing Member of the VFF Executive Committee; Mr. Nguyen Hien Luong, Head of the Inspection Committee; and Mr. Luu Quang Dien Bien, Head of the Department of Grassroots Football, Education and Member Associations. Also in attendance were representatives of the Norwegian Football Federation/Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV) Project, leaders of the Vinh Long Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, representatives of local departments and agencies, sponsors, football clubs within the province, and the official delegates of the Congress.
According to the report presented at the Congress, during the 2020–2025 term, the Vinh Long Football Federation steadily strengthened its organizational structure and expanded its network to 128 members and 65 affiliated football clubs. The Federation also promoted socialization efforts, community football development, and school football programmes. Numerous cooperative initiatives with government agencies, the education sector, and the Vietnam Football Federation were implemented effectively, creating an important foundation for the growth of football in the province.
Over the past term, the Vinh Long Football Federation coordinated the organization of various provincial and national competitions, including the National Third Division Championship, the National U19 Championship, and the National U21 Championship. Significant progress was also achieved in community football development, with support provided to 65 football clubs, the establishment of 15 school football club models, dozens of training courses for coaches and teachers, and a series of “Football Fun Day” programmes for students.
Speaking on behalf of the VFF Standing Executive Committee at the Congress, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoi, Standing Member of the VFF Executive Committee, highly commended the achievements of the Vinh Long Football Federation during the past term. He also highlighted the special significance of the Congress, which took place as Vinh Long Province enters a new stage of development following the implementation of the government’s administrative reorganization policy.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoi noted that, with a population of more than 4.5 million people, along with an extensive network of schools, educational institutions, cultural and sports facilities, and a growing grassroots football movement, Vinh Long possesses favorable conditions for building a comprehensive football ecosystem spanning community football, school football, youth development, and high-performance football.
The Vietnam Football Federation expects the newly elected Executive Committee to formulate a long-term development strategy, with community football and school football serving as the foundation. Priority should also be given to youth development, the promotion of women’s football, improving the quality of football human resources, and further strengthening social mobilization and stakeholder engagement in football development.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) also reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its close cooperation with and support for the Vinh Long Football Federation in the training and development of coaches, referees, match commissioners, and football administrators. In addition, VFF will assist in enhancing competition organization, promoting youth and school football, and expanding community football programmes, thereby contributing to the overall development of football in the province.
With a spirit of democracy, unity, and responsibility, the Congress elected the Executive Committee of the Vinh Long Football Federation for the 2026–2031 term, comprising representatives from various sectors of football activities across the province. Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tien was re-elected as President of the Vinh Long Football Federation for the 2026–2031 term, reflecting the confidence and trust placed in him by the Congress delegates.
The Vice Presidents elected for the 2026–2031 term include Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Y (Permanent Vice President), Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nam, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuoc, and Mr. Pham Ngoc Tuan, all of whom were re-elected, along with Mr. Nguyen Hoang Phuong, who was newly elected. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phat continued to receive the confidence of the Congress and was reappointed as General Secretary. The Congress also elected a new Inspection Committee, with Mr. Le Tan Nghiep appointed as Head of the Inspection Committee.
Building on the achievements of the previous term, the Congress approved the strategic directions, objectives, and key solutions for the 2026–2031 period. These plans aim to promote the sustainable development of football in Vinh Long Province by strengthening grassroots and community football as the foundation, gradually improving the quality of competitive football, building a strong organizational structure, and making a meaningful contribution to the overall development of Vietnamese football.
