Hanoi (VNA) - V.League 1 defending champions Hanoi FC will competein the Thailand’s most prestigious pre-season tournament which takes place fromJanuary 12-26.
The team will compete alongside 12 Thai teams and three teams in the SoutheastAsian region including Lao Premier League champions, Lao Toyota; Malaysia SuperLeague runners-up Perak FA and Cambodian League champions, Phnom Penh Crown.
Among 12 Thai teams, there are six teamsfrom the Thai League 1 including Port FC, Muangthong United, who have recruitedVietnamese goal keeper Dang Van Lam from Hai Phong Club, winner of Thai FA Cup2018 Chiangrai United, PT Prachuap and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Six first division football teams of Thailand will also take part in thistournament.
Hanoi FC will present major challenges for the local sides, as they will usethis tournament to prepare for their upcoming AFC Champions League campaignsand the national premiere league. - VNA