CAND Football Club kicks off campaign, targets V-League promotion 2026-2027

On August 27, 2026, Cong An Nhan Dan (CAND) Football Club held its pre-season ceremony, officially entering the 2026-2027 National First Division with the goal of winning the title and earning promotion to V-League. The event was attended by leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, VFF representatives and the whole team. New head coach Nguyen Duc Thang, who helped Viettel win the title in 2026, is expected to build a disciplined and efficient squad. He has at his disposal experienced players such as goalkeeper Nguyen Dinh Trieu, Le Viktor, Tran Minh Vuong, Do Phi Long, Pham Ly Duc, Pham Minh Phuc and Thanh Nhan. The combination of experience and youth will be a key strength. CAND has just undergone a restructuring when PVF-CAND was transferred to become Hung Yen Club. This is a strategic step to reduce budget and focus resources on the first team. With strong backing from the Ministry of Public Security, CAND is regarded as the top candidate for promotion. Tactical analysis suggests that coach Nguyen Duc Thang will apply a defensive-counterattacking style, maximizing set-pieces. The team has a solid defense and good transition, which can cause problems for any opponents. Physical and logistical support from the police sector is also an advantage. In the opening match, CAND will host Long An at home on September 11, 2026. This is a good opportunity for a positive start before the long season. However, pressure is huge. Expectations from the Ministry of Public Security leadership, especially Minister Luong Tam Quang, create both motivation and challenge. Failure to get promoted would be unacceptable for such a powerful club. VFF also needs to monitor multi-ownership issues when two police clubs compete in the same league system, ensuring fair competition.