Hanoi – Tran Anh Tu will continue serving as Vice President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) until the end of the current term, as decided during the VFF Executive Committee meeting held today, March 27, in Hanoi.
The decision came after a review of Tu’s resignation letter, submitted on March 12, in which he sought to step down from his roles within the VFF and the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF). Following deliberations, the committee opted to retain him in his current positions.
Widely known as “Boss Tu,” Tran Anh Tu has been a pivotal figure in Vietnamese football for years. His leadership journey includes his election as Chairman of the VPF Board in December 2017, with subsequent re-elections in 2020 and 2023. At the VFF’s ninth-term congress in late 2022, he ran unopposed for the Vice President role overseeing technical affairs, cementing his influence. His tenure has been marked by significant contributions, notably in futsal, where his investments propelled Vietnam’s national futsal team to World Cup appearances in 2016 and 2021.
The March 27 meeting addressed Tu’s resignation as a key agenda item. Despite his request to step back—prompted, sources suggest, by a desire to reduce his workload—the VFF leadership valued his experience and opted for continuity. “Mr. Tu’s track record speaks for itself,” a VFF official noted. “His presence ensures stability through this term.” The current VFF term, which began in 2022, runs until 2026, giving Tu at least another year in his dual VFF and VPF roles.
Beyond Tu’s retention, the committee reviewed preparations for national teams ahead of major tournaments. Focus areas included the U17 squad, set for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025, the futsal teams, and the senior men’s team’s upcoming Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Malaysia and Nepal. Reports highlighted ongoing training camps, such as U17 Vietnam’s in Oman, and strategic planning for the women’s team’s 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Tu’s continued leadership comes at a pivotal time, with Vietnam aiming to build on recent successes—like the men’s ASEAN Cup 2024 title and the women’s 2023 World Cup debut. His futsal legacy and administrative acumen remain assets as the VFF navigates a busy competitive calendar, balancing youth development and senior team ambitions.
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