AFC and Hung Thinh Land announce sponsorship deal

By Hua Phuong - Oct 08, 2021 | 08:08 AM GMT+7

TheLEADERLeading Vietnamese real estate developer to become an official global supporter of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new partnership with Hung Thinh Land, a leading property developer in Vietnam, for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar.

AFC and Hung Thinh Land announce sponsorship deal

The global sponsorship commences immediately from match day three of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, which will see Vietnam face China on neutral soil in the United Arab Emirates. The final round of the qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 features Asia’s top 12 national teams.

Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “The AFC is delighted to welcome Hung Thinh Land as the latest partner of the AFC’s ever-expanding family of reputable brands.”

Vietnam’s historic qualification for the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers is said to be one of the most inspiring success stories of Asian football in recent history, one which further strengthens the undeniable passion for the game in the country.

“We would like to thank Hung Thinh Land for showcasing their faith in the AFC, and for recognising the value proposition of our world-class competitions to enhance the connection with fans and consumers alike,” said he.

Nguyen Dinh Trung, chairman of Hung Thinh Corporation stated that: “Following the recent unprecedented advancement of Vietnam’s national football team to the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, a unique opportunity has opened up for Hung Thinh Land to partner with one of Asia’s most prestigious competitions.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to engage with fans locally and across the region, and we are proud to bring our support as a Vietnamese business to a major sports event that is consumed and enjoyed globally.”

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Fans are looking forward to thrilling matches from Vietnam. Photo: Tuan Huu.

Patrick Murphy, board member and CEO at FMA, added: “I would like to extend a warm welcome to Hung Thinh Land, the first official global supporter of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar from Vietnam. Hung Thinh Land joins the AFC family of sponsors at a critical time in the Vietnam national team’s World Cup qualification campaign.”

Third match day in October 8, 2021 will offer Hung Thinh Land a first major opportunity to reach and engage fans at home and all over Asia, especially during the much-anticipated China vs. Vietnam fixture. The team at FMA is looking forward to working with Hung Thinh Land.

Hung Thinh Land is a key member of Hung Thinh Corporation, offering more than 100 diverse projects with real quality and value. Understanding the real estate market over the past 20 years, along with the global development trend, Hung Thinh Land is continuing to carry out the mission of creating new values - smart, for a prosperous life.

Over the years, it is one of the units that has always actively participated in the development of Vietnam’ sport, especially in football.

In December 2020, Hung Thinh Land and TopenLand has sponsored VND300 billion for TopenLand Binh Dinh FC in three seasons of V.League 2021 – 2023.

It has also sponsored Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to pay salary for coach Park Hang Seo and experts in three years (2020 – 2023) and sponsored VND100 billion for the Vietnamese women’s football team and young woman’s team aiming to FIFA World Cup 2026 in five years.