On the 3rd training day at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, head coach Okiyama Masahiko shared about the preparation plan of the Vietnam U20 women's team before the continental finals, emphasizing the concentration and high determination of the whole team.
According to Mr. Okiyama Masahiko, the team will have more than a month to prepare for this important tournament. In which, the training trip in China from March 6 to March 14 is considered an important warm-up step, helping players improve their expertise and get used to the intensity of international competition.
In the domestic concentration phase, the coaching staff prioritizes helping players recover their physical condition, regain their rhythm of movement after the Tet holiday, and at the same time gradually improve their physical foundation.
After directly watching the national U19 women's tournament, coach Okiyama Masahiko added a number of promising young faces to the concentration list. He highly appreciates the potential of new factors and expects them to create more positive competition, thereby improving the quality of the squad.
At the upcoming 2026 AFC U20 Women's Championship finals, Vietnam U20 women's team is in the same group as opponents including China U20 women's team, host Thailand U20 women's team and Bangladesh U20 women's team. The coaching staff is actively analyzing video footage, collecting professional information to have thorough preparation for each match.
Sharing about the team's goals, coach Okiyama Masahiko affirmed that the whole team is determined to aim for a ticket to the U20 World Cup.
He admitted that the matches at the Asian tournament will be very difficult when competing with strong opponents, but believes that with methodical preparation and determination, Vietnam U20 women's team has every chance to compete for a spot to advance.
This belief is also conveyed by him to the players, creating motivation for the road ahead.
