Hot Vietnamese football news today, February 28: U23 Vietnam national team player competes in First Division; Women's Asian Cup features special award.

Breaking Vietnamese football news on February 28: U23 Vietnam international competes in First Division; Women's Asian Cup has a special award.

U23 Vietnam National Team Player Competes in First Division

Bac Ninh Football Club officially welcomes defender Le Van Ha to the team, strengthening the squad for the remainder of the 2025/26 National First Division season.

Le Van Ha, born in 2004, is a product of the Hanoi FC academy and has previously played in the V.League. Standing at an impressive height of 1.84m, the young defender is noted for his robust playing style, good situational awareness, and solid defensive capabilities.

During his career development, Van Ha was called up to the Vietnam U20 team for the 2023 AFC U20 Asian Cup and also featured for the Vietnam U23 squad at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

The addition of Le Van Ha is expected to bolster the defensive line's resilience and depth, helping the team work towards their objectives for the current season.

Women's Asian Cup Features Special Award

FIFPRO Asia/Oceania has officially announced the launch of the "Tournament's Best XI" award for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, marking a pivotal moment for player voice in women's football across the region.

The uniqueness of this award lies in its selection process. The entire Best XI will be voted for exclusively by the players participating in the tournament. This model mirrors the FIFPRO World 11—the prestigious global accolade chosen entirely by players, for players.

According to Ms. Shoko Tsuji, General Secretary of FIFPRO Asia/Oceania, placing the players' voices at the heart of a major tournament is a significant step forward.

At the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the Vietnam national team is in Group C alongside Japan, India, and Chinese Taipei.

Dong A Thanh Hoa Club Pays 3 Billion VND Fine to FIFA

Thanh Hoa Club has paid a fine reportedly amounting to approximately 3 billion VND as required by FIFA to lift its transfer ban, racing against time to recruit new players.

Thanh Hoa has welcomed new signing Amar Catic, seen striker Rimario Gordon return after a strike, and borrowed Le Van Hung from Da Nang to strengthen the squad for the second half of the 2025/26 V.League season. The club also plans to add Huu Dung and Van Hoan to deepen the roster.

Currently, coach Mai Xuan Hop's team has 12 points, which is 1 point and 5 points more than the bottom two teams, PVF-CAND and Da Nang, respectively.

In the 14th round, Thanh Hoa will be the visiting team against Hai Phong.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Wins First-Half Championship

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Club delivered a dominant performance against Dong Thap, securing a resounding 5-1 victory in round 10 of the 2025/26 First Division, thereby clinching the first-half championship.

Thanh Minh rose high for a headed assist, setting up Thanh Binh for a neat finish to open the scoring (12th minute). Three minutes later, Van Khoa scored himself, extending the lead to 2-0.

Thanh Minh (50th minute), Thanh Binh (70th minute), and Alex Sandro (72nd minute) added further goals for Truong Tuoi Dong Nai in the second half.

The club now leads the second-placed team, Khanh Hoa, by 5 points. Ho Chi Minh City FC sits in third, having played one game less than Truong Tuoi Dong Nai but trailing by 7 points.

In this match, Cong Phuong was not registered to play as he has not fully recovered from injury, and Minh Vuong was also absent.