Qingdao Manatee Football Club officially released a message on the evening of September 5th, stating that the signing ceremony for the Hongqiao Cup - America's Team China Tour (Qingdao Region) cooperation project was held at the Chengyang District Government on the same day. At the signing ceremony, it was confirmed that one of the stops of the Panama national team's China tour will be in Qingdao. The Panama national team will play a friendly match with Qingdao Hainiu on November 14 at the Youth Football Stadium.
It is reported that 2023 coincides with the 30th anniversary of Qingdao Hainiu Football Club, and this match is also a gift for the club's 30th birthday.
The Panama national soccer team was founded in 1937 and is affiliated with the Central and North American and Caribbean Soccer Association (CONCACAF). The Panama national team is ranked 45th in the world in 2023 according to the latest FIFA world rankings by FIFA. The Panama national team reached the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
Qingdao Hainiu, about to celebrate its 30th birthday, is a veteran powerhouse that has ridden the Chinese soccer scene. After a decade of ups and downs, Qingdao Hainiu returned to the Chinese Super League in the 2023 season. Now, 24 rounds of CSL matches have been played, and Qingdao Hainiu is ranked 13th with a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses, 26 goals and 33 points. Being a promoted team, they have shown a tenacious fighting spirit.
The last game of the Chinese Super League season will end on November 4th. In the next 10 days, Qingdao Hainiu will play a match with Panama National Team at the professional soccer stadium - Youth Soccer Stadium. By then, many fans can enjoy an exciting soccer feast.
