Accordingly, foreign striker Joseph Mpande will most likely return to Hai Phong Club after a successful season at Thien Truong Stadium.
The 2024/25 season ended with remarkable fluctuations at Nam Dinh Club, especially the decision to break up with striker Joseph Mpande, a foreigner who used to be the pillar of Hai Phong in previous seasons.
Outstanding with the talent and experiences of the strong battle, the Uganda striker joined Nam Dinh before the last 2024/2025 season. He was kept by coach Vu Hong Viet after impressive performances at the Port land team.
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MPande left Nam Dinh to reunite Hai Phong Club. |
During the time of wearing Hai Phong Club from 2019 to 2023/24, MPande made a mark with a versatile game: from sharp strikers, dangerous winger, to the role of reluctant center -back when necessary.
Despite the age of 32, MPande still proves value in Nam Dinh with 20 appearances, scoring 6 goals and creating 2 goals. However, in the second leg of V.League 2024/25, he gradually lost his position under coach Vu Hong Viet. The explosion of foreign soldiers such as Brenner, Caio Cesar and Romulo made Mpande only appear in 4 matches. And after the season ended, Nam Dinh decided not to renew the contract, closing the short journey of MPande in Thanh Nam.
According to many sources, MPande is likely to reunite Hai Phong Club, where he used to be attached and shining. The port team has just broke up with striker Lucao – who won the title of “Top scorer” V.League 2024/25 and also the name that Hai Phong recruited to replace Mpande himself before. The return of MPande promises to bring a new wind to Hai Phong, especially when this team is in need of an experienced striker.
In addition to MPande, Hai Phong is also actively negotiating with Joel Tagueu, former striker of Hanoi FC. Tageu once left a mark at the capital team with a goal in the AFC Champions League Two, and his appearance could create an interesting competition in the attack. With these moves, Hai Phong is showing the ambition to build a strong squad, ready to conquer big goals next season.