SENIOR clubs have agreed to release players for next week's qualifying rounds of the Asian Cup, ending fears that Hong Kong might be forced to field a severely weakened team.
A potential stand-off between the rebel Association of Professional Clubs and the Hong Kong Football Association was defused last night with the HKFA selection committee naming a 24-strong national squad.
The Group Two qualifier also features China, the Philippines and Macau and kicks off next Tuesday at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Bruce Mok Bong-tung and Benny Tang Kar-hung have been named managers while Lo Kwok-wah and Yuen Kuen-to have been appointed coaches.
Goalkeepers - Chung Ho-yin (Uhlsport-Rangers), Lok Kar-win (South China), Andy Roseburgh. Defenders - Yau Kin-wai (South China), Ku Kam-fai (South China), Wong Wai-tak (Instant-Dict), Chan Wai-chiu (South China), Leung Shing-kit (Golden), Chan Hon-fai (Instant-Dict). Midfielders - Lo Kai-wah (Golden), Shum Kwok-pui (South China), Mark Grainger (Golden), Chiu Chung-man (Golden), Lam Hing-lun (Instant-Dict), Chan Tsz-kong (Sing Tao), Poon Man-tik (Eastern), Yeung Ching-kwong (Eastern), Kwok Man-tik (Uhlsport-Rangers). Forwards - Lee Kin-wo (South China), Tim Bredbury (Frankwell), Au Wai-lun (South China), Wai Kwan-lung (Eastern), Chan Chi-hong (South China), Lau Chi-yuen (Sing Tao).
