Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem speaks frankly about Ninh Binh's championship chances

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem confirms Ninh Binh's strong determination to claim the National Cup, while admitting that luck is a significant factor.

Just a few hours before the 2025/26 National Cup final takes place at Ninh Binh Stadium on the evening of June 14, the atmosphere at the ancient capital team is heating up more than ever. Facing CLB Công an TP.HCM in the most important match of the season, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his players carry immense determination to pursue the first title in the club's history.

With home-field advantage and impressive recent form, Ninh Binh is considered slightly superior to their opponents. However, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem remains appropriately cautious. The 1972-born manager believes that in a final, professional factors alone are sometimes not enough to decide the final outcome.

"Our goal in this final is to win, so the Ninh Binh players are very determined to achieve that. However, whether we can do it depends on the actual developments on the pitch and also on luck,"Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem shared before kickoff.

Although he only took over the team from round 25 of the 2025/26 V.League, this strategist quickly brought about positive changes. Ninh Binh has become more cohesive, better organized, and especially shown composure in big matches. The clearest sign is the emphatic 4-1 victory over Thể Công Viettel in the semifinal to secure a place in the final.

Nevertheless, the final challenge is still considered extremely difficult as CLB Công an TP.HCM boasts many quality stars with extensive experience. Therefore, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem demands that his players maintain maximum concentration throughout the 90 minutes.

"CATP HCM is a strong team with a very tough playing style, so we need to be extremely cautious. Once you reach the final, every team wants to win. Thus, Ninh Binh must play with the highest focus if we want to achieve our goal," he emphasized.

If they win the match on the evening of June 14, Ninh Binh will not only lift the championship trophy but also conclude the 2025/26 season with great success. With stars like Nguyễn Hoàng Đức in the squad, the ancient capital team stands on the verge of writing a new historic milestone for local football.