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Cong An Ha Noi faces tough AFC Champions League Elite draw
Cong An Ha Noi (CAHN), the sole representative from Vietnam in the AFC Champions League Elite, faces a challenging schedule following the tournament draw for the 2026/27 season. Due to being a first-time participant, CAHN was placed in seed group 4, resulting in a difficult path against top-tier opponents.
The club is scheduled to face five Japanese teams: Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, Kyoto Sanga, Kashiwa Reysol, and Gamba Osaka. Additionally, CAHN will compete against Beijing FC and Shanghai Port from China, as well as Johor DT from Malaysia.
The tournament follows a Swiss-style format where 32 teams compete in a league stage. Each team will play eight matches, consisting of four home games and four away games. Vietnam also has representation in the AFC Champions League Two through Thele Cong Viettel.
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AFC · Asia · Công an Hà Nội · Thele Cong Viettel · Tran Quoc Tuan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] CAHN qualified for the group stage after defeating Adelaide United 2-0. tuoitre.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] CAHN is placed in seed group 4. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] CAHN's opponents include five Japanese clubs: Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, Kyoto Sanga, Kashiwa Reysol, and Gamba Osaka. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Teams will play 8 matches in the league stage, with 4 home and 4 away games. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cong An Ha Noi is the sole Vietnamese representative in the AFC Champions League Elite. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] CAHN will also face Beijing FC, Shanghai Port, and Johor DT. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026/27 season draw was attended by VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan. cafef.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The AFC Champions League Elite uses a Swiss-style format with 32 teams. tuoitre.vn