Viet Nam's women's football team will take part in a friendly tournament in China from January 19 to 26, 2016.

Vietnamese women players train in Ha Noi on January 5. They will play in a friendly tournament in China next week. — Photo vff.org

They will play teams from South Korea, Mexico and the hosts in Shenzhen. The teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the best two teams advancing to the final.

While China and South Korea are familiar rivals, Viet Nam will play world number 26 Mexico from North America for the first time.

Both teams are preparing for their Brazil Olympics' qualifiers.

Tuan to miss V.League opener

Quang Ninh Coal will not have their best striker Vu Minh Tuan in the opening match of the 2016 season.

Tuan has not trained since last October because of a groin injury. He recently suffered a herniated lumbar disc.

Doctors said the national midfielder must rest for at least two more months. This means he will not join the V. League side in the first match of the national premier league that begins on February 20.

VNS