In 2014, the VFF and JFA embarked on a journey of mutual growth and cultural exchange by signing their first cooperation agreement. This decade-long partnership has yielded significant fruits, with the JFA providing invaluable support to its Vietnamese counterpart.
One of the key strengths of this collaboration has been the introduction of seasoned experts. Notable figures include Miura Toshiya, who led the U23 and national teams with prowess; Tanabe Kazuyoshi, the executive director of the V.League, brought invaluable insights to the table. Yusuke Adachi and Takeshi Koshida, as technical directors, left a lasting impact on the VFF, and Ijiri Akira’s guidance of the U19 and U20 women’s teams was exceptional.
The JFA has also facilitated numerous training and competition opportunities for Vietnamese teams in Japan, fostering growth and exposure. Additionally, their initiatives to develop grassroots football in Vietnam have sown the seeds for a brighter future.
Building on this strong foundation, the VFF and JFA extended their comprehensive cooperation program on Wednesday. The agreement underscores their shared commitment to priority areas, including women’s and youth football development, enhanced league collaboration, cross-league player opportunities, referee training, sports medicine advancements, and sustained youth team training exchanges.
Tran Quoc Tuan, VFF chairman, expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the executive committee for the JFA’s unwavering support over the past decade. He highlighted the annual average of three to five teams of all levels traveling to Japan for training and competitions, a testament to the partnership’s success.
The leaders of both federations acknowledged the far-reaching positive outcomes of their collaboration. Not only has Vietnamese football advanced, but the cultural and sports exchanges between the two nations have also thrived, creating a lasting legacy.
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