Vietnam national team prepares to face a star who has won the FA Cup

Vietnam national team will undergo a notable test when hosting Bangladesh in an international friendly match on March 26 at Hang Day Stadium. The highlight of the visiting team is the participation of midfielder Hamza Choudhury, a player who previously won the FA Cup with Leicester City.

Bangladesh summons Leicester City star to face Vietnam national team

Bangladesh has just announced a list of 38 players preparing for their trip to Hanoi as guests during the FIFA Days in March. The South Asian team brings nearly their strongest squad, including many players who developed in football systems from Europe and North America. This promises to present a significant challenge for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team.

The focal point of the list is Hamza Choudhury – a midfielder who spent several years playing in the Premier League. Born in 1997, he joined Leicester's academy at the age of 7 and previously represented the England U21 team. While wearing Leicester's colors, he achieved notable accomplishments including winning the FA Cup in the 2020/21 season, the 2021 English Super Cup, and the Championship title in 2023/24. At the national team level, Choudhury is also a key player for Bangladesh, having made numerous appearances and contributed goals.

Not only Choudhury, Bangladesh has also called up a series of dual-nationality players such as Tariq Zaki, Cuba Mitchell, Shamit Shome, Zayyan Ahmed, Kirmanee Shah, and Jamal Bhuyan. Most of these players were born or grew up in countries like the USA, Canada, Denmark, or Finland, enhancing Bangladesh's national team with experience and professional quality.

According to the assessment by Vietnam national team's coaching staff, Bangladesh is a suitable "green force" to test the squad and maintain the feeling of international competition. Over the past year, the South Asian team has maintained relatively stable form with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in official tournaments.

The friendly match on March 26 also holds important significance in Vietnam national team's preparation plan ahead of the crucial encounter with Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying round on March 31. With a strong squad and the presence of a star like Hamza Choudhury who has won the FA Cup, Bangladesh promises to provide a quality test for the host team before the upcoming major battle.