Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka welcomes Nam Dinh Football Club delegation

WVR - On the morning of October 21, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka, Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha warmly welcomed the Nam Dinh Football Club delegation. They are in Japan for a friendly match against Gamba Osaka at Suita City Stadium (Osaka) on October 22, 2025.
Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka welcomes Nam Dinh Football Club delegation
Overview of the reception.

The reception took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the deep interest of Vietnam's diplomatic mission in the Kansai region in sports and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.

Speaking at the meeting, Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha congratulated Nam Dinh Football Club on a successful season in the V-League, affirming the team's rich tradition and its large fan base in Vietnam.

He emphasized that this friendly match is not only an opportunity for the team to gain experience from Japan's advanced football scene but also a chance to promote Vietnam's friendly, dynamic, and integrated image to international friends.

The Consul General highly appreciated the sportsmanship and professionalism of the club, expressing confidence that the match with Gamba Osaka will leave a positive impression and contribute to strengthening the friendship between the two localities, Nam Dinh and Osaka, as well as between Vietnam and Japan.

Mr. Ngo Trinh Ha also expressed gratitude to the Japanese organizers, Vietnamese associations in Kansai, and the Vietnamese community for their active cooperation and support during this visit and match.

Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka welcomes Nam Dinh Football Club delegation
Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha highly appreciates the sportsmanship and professionalism of Nam Dinh Football Club.

Representative of Nam Dinh FC, Mr. Lam Van Thoa, expressed gratitude for the thoughtful reception by the Consulate General. He stated that the entire Nam Dinh team is honored to play a friendly match with one of Japan's top teams, Gamba Osaka.

This is a valuable opportunity for the players to learn about the playing style, tactics, and professional spirit of Japanese football. It is also a chance to engage in cultural exchange and strengthen the friendship between the two nations.

According to Mr. Thoa, Nam Dinh Football Club hopes that this trip will open up new cooperation opportunities in sports, especially in youth player training, coach exchange, and community football development.

The team also extended thanks to the Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka and the Vietnamese community in Japan for their continuous support and encouragement, which boosts the team's morale.

At the end of the meeting, Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha, along with staff and representatives of Vietnamese associations in Kansai, took commemorative photos with the Nam Dinh Football Club delegation.

The Consul General wished the team a successful match, offering audiences from both countries a spectacular performance that embodies the spirit of sportsmanship, unity, and friendship.

The friendly match between Nam Dinh and Gamba Osaka is expected to attract significant attention from Vietnamese fans in Japan. This event is not only a sports occasion but also an opportunity to showcase Vietnam's dynamic, integrated, and rich cultural identity to international friends.

Vietnam Consulate General in Osaka welcomes Nam Dinh Football Club delegation
Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha, along with staff and representatives of Vietnamese associations in Kansai, took commemorative photos with the Nam Dinh Football Club delegation.
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(Source: Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka)