Amidst all the excitement of the competitive scene, there are always some new forces quietly rising, and Hebei Xiongnu is one of them. This team has been ready to go since the beginning of the preparation, and their ambitions are aimed at the threshold of the professional league.
Meanwhile, Shanghai Segunda's journey has become more and more remarkable. The man behind the team is Zhu Jun, a former investor in Shanghai Shenhua who is familiar to soccer fans. He leads a team that has achieved many successes in the amateur game. Shanghai Segunda had a remarkable performance in the 2023 Chinese Championship. They survived a draw at Liuzhou Football, a one-goal loss at Shenzhen Youngsters, and a come-from-behind victory at Qianxinan Begtang in the even division. In qualifying, despite slight regrets against city rivals Shanghai Tongji and Guangxi Songcheng, Zhu Jun's performance on the field remained solid, with two starts, which shows how good his athleticism is.
The journey of Shanghai Segunda continues as they enter 2024. In the first round of the F.A.C. Cup, they thrashed Nanning 7-0 to advance to the next round. And Zhu Jun became the goal king of this year's F.A.C. Cup with a wonderful goal.
Now, Shanghai Segunda will return to the Chinese Championship. Zhu Jun's return will undoubtedly add more expectations to the team. Will the 58-year-old soccer veteran be able to create another success in the Champions League? Everything is under control, let's witness this wonderful moment together.
