The Ha Noi Premier League will start in September

HA NOI  (VNS) — The third Ha Noi Premier League is scheduled to kick off September 6 with the participation of 12 of the best amateur football teams from the city and northern provinces.

The event's organisers announced the date at a press conference held yesterday in Ha Noi.

It is widely considered the most professional amateur football event in the northern region.

Teams will play in a round robin format.

The winner will receive an award of VND30million (US$1,400).

"I hope the tournament will grown to encompass the whole country," said Nguyen Xuan Gu, deputy chairman of the Viet Nam Football Federation.— VNS