Announcement of the main sponsor and draw for the Final Round of the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Modern Cup
On the morning of January 9, the Vietnam Football Federation, in coordination with Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company, held a ceremony to announce the main sponsor and conduct the draw for the match schedule of the Final Round of the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Modern Cup.
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Attending the ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien – Vice President of the VFF; Mr. Tran Van Quynh – Member of the VFF Executive Committee; Mr. Nguyen Van Phu – VFF General Secretary; and Ms. Nguyen Thanh Ha – VFF Deputy General Secretary.
Representing the tournament’s main sponsor was Mr. Nguyen Duc Manh – Head of the Marketing Department, Hung Yen Branch, Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company.
The ceremony announcing the main sponsor and conducting the draw for the match schedule of the Final Round of the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Acecook Cup was also attended by representatives of several teams, VFF functional departments, and members of the press and media in Hanoi.
Speaking on behalf of the Vietnam Football Federation at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Van Phu – General Secretary – expressed his sincere thanks and high appreciation for the effective contributions of Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company to Vietnamese football in general and to the tournament in particular. This marks the first time Acecook Vietnam has partnered with the Final Round of the National U19 Championship – Modern Cup 2025/26 as the main sponsor.
“The partnership with Acecook Vietnam and the Modern brand is not only meaningful in terms of sponsorship, but also helps spread a positive competitive spirit and provide additional motivation for young players on their journey to prove themselves and pursue their aspirations of contributing to the nation’s football. The VFF sincerely thanks and highly values the effective contributions of Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company to Vietnamese football in general and to this tournament in particular. This cooperation is a clear testament to the close and effective relationship between the VFF and Acecook Vietnam, united by a shared goal of fostering the professional and sustainable development of Vietnamese youth football,” Mr. Nguyen Van Phu shared.
With thorough preparation by the Organizing Committee, strong support from the main sponsor, and the teams’ commitment to fair play and sportsmanship, the Final Round of the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Modern Cup promises to deliver exciting, high-quality matches for fans. The tournament is also expected to become a vibrant sporting event, providing a platform for young players to showcase their talent and create fresh, explosive, and emotional moments on the pitch.
In his role as representative of the tournament’s main sponsor, Mr. Nguyen Duc Manh – Head of the Marketing Department, Hung Yen Branch, Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company – expressed his honor that Acecook Vietnam is able to accompany the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Modern Cup, a tournament of special significance in nurturing young football talents and laying a solid foundation for the future of Vietnamese football.
Through its partnership activities and sports sponsorship, Acecook Vietnam hopes to help inspire Vietnamese football. “We expect Vietnamese football to continue maintaining its strong momentum of development as it does today, constantly affirming its position on the regional and international stage, becoming a positive source of motivation for the younger generation, and carrying forward steady progress for the future of the nation’s football,” he shared.
The Final Round of the 2025/26 National U19 Championship – Modern Cup will take place from January 14 to 27, 2026 at the PVF Football Training Center, with the participation of 12 teams: The Cong Viettel I, PVF, PVF CAND (hosts), Hanoi, SLNA, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, LPBank HAGL, Ho Chi Minh City, SHB Da Nang, Dak Lak, CA Ho Chi Minh City, and Dong Thap.
At the ceremony, the Organizing Committee conducted the group draw. Accordingly, the 12 teams were divided into three groups, competing in a single round-robin format to determine the standings. The top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams across the three groups will advance to the quarter-finals.
The National U19 Championship is one of the key competitions in the youth football system, playing a crucial role in the training and development of the next generation of players for Vietnamese football. Through the tournament, young players are given the opportunity to compete, gain match experience, and gradually refine their mentality and technical abilities in a professional environment.
Acecook Vietnam’s first-time partnership with the National U19 Championship demonstrates the company’s commitment to nurturing sportsmanship, a breakthrough mindset, and the aspiration to overcome challenges among the younger generation. This collaboration also contributes to enhancing organizational quality, expanding the tournament’s reach, and strengthening its professional image.
This year’s competition is titled the U19 Modern Cup 2025/26, embracing a youthful and dynamic spirit aligned with Modern’s communication message: “U19 Modern Cup – Play to Win from the Start.”
