Dope testing could be introduced to the First Division next season as the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) look to fall into line with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) war against drug abuse in the sport.
HKFA general secretary Vincent Yuen said random dope testing might be arranged next season for all domestic games, although he could not provide details.
'A lot depends on whether we have facilities to conduct such testing. This is being discussed by the council at the moment and nothing has been finalised yet,' said Yuen.
Recently the AFC launched an all-out campaign against drug abuse in soccer, with general secretary Peter Velappan encouraging all national associations to step up efforts to eradicate 'the menance from the sport'.
Velappan said drug abuse could be weeded out through campaigns to educate all officials, players and coaches.
National associations were also encouraged to arrange random tests of players in their national leagues, and of those selected for all national teams as well as the Olympics and the World Cup.
