Lookatvietnam - The First Division Tournament or the Sino Cup will officially kick off from February 6 to August 22, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has recently announced.

The tournament, held on a home and away round robin basis, draws 14 clubs including An Giang, Binh Dinh, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Huda Hue city, Hanoi ACB, Hai An SGU, Hoa Phat Hanoi, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Than - Quang Ninh, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang and Vinakansai Ninh Binh.

The prize money for the winner will be VND 200 million, the runners-up and the third team will get VND 100 million and VND 50 million respectively.

Two top clubs in the standings will also earn tickets to join V-League next season while the third team will have a play-off with the 12th ranking team at the V-League.

(Source: Nhan Dan)