AFF denies CA Ho Chi Minh City request to host Buriram United at Thong Nhat Stadium

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has rejected a request from CA Ho Chi Minh City FC to host their upcoming Shopee Cup match against Buriram United at Thong Nhat Stadium. The match, scheduled for November 18, will instead take place at Binh Duong Stadium as originally planned.

According to the AFF, the decision was made because several upgrade items at Thong Nhat Stadium remain incomplete. While the club committed to finishing these works by November 11, the AFF stated that prioritizing safety and the tight timeline for logistics and organizational preparations made the request unfeasible.

An inspection of Thong Nhat Stadium is still scheduled for November 11 to evaluate its readiness for use starting in December, provided all standards are met. CA Ho Chi Minh City FC expressed respect for the decision and remains focused on the tournament, having recently drawn 1-1 against Ratchaburi.