https://www.scmp.com/rss/522909/feed The latest news and top stories on Shinichi Chan. Born in Tokyo in 2002, he is a professional footballer for the Hong Kong national team, making his international debut at just 16. Primarily a left back or winger, he currently plays for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, having joined in June 2024. Previously, Chan had a successful tenure with Kitchee, winning multiple domestic titles including the Hong Kong Premier League. He also made history as the first Hong Kong player to score in... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The local football association is navigating the “craziest Fifa window ever” after the eleventh-hour cancellation of Hong Kong’s friendly against Nepal uprooted preparations for next week’s Asian Cup qualifier in India. Having overcome the logistical nightmare of arranging Indian visas for players, the Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) was given a fresh headache when its Nepalese counterparts scrapped plans for the match on Thursday because of heightening political tensions in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3347574/hong-kong-football-bosses-scrambling-flights-india-after-nepal-friendly-cancelled?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3347574/hong-kong-football-bosses-scrambling-flights-india-after-nepal-friendly-cancelled?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:30:08 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara A jet-lagged and exhausted Michael Udebuluzor has vowed to be fit and firing for Hong Kong’s “do-or-die” Asian Cup qualifying clash with Singapore next Tuesday. Striker Udebuluzor, who plays for Estonian top-flight side JK Tallinna Kalev, was replaced after 55 minutes of the 1-1 friendly draw with Cambodia on Thursday after he complained about breathing problems. The 21-year-old was back in the squad following his exclusion from September and October get-togethers as punishment for calling... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3332796/exhausted-and-forgiven-hong-kong-striker-aiming-avoid-singapore-tears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3332796/exhausted-and-forgiven-hong-kong-striker-aiming-avoid-singapore-tears?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:14 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Ashley Westwood said Hong Kong wanted “to make history” when they tackle China in Seoul on Tuesday. The city team last beat their mainland rivals in a competitive fixture 40 years ago, while they have lost all four previous East Asian Football Championship clashes between the teams by an aggregate score of 8-1. Hong Kong have already lost their opening two matches in South Korea, after arriving at the tournament on a 10-match unbeaten run, but supporters have long identified the closing fixture... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3318182/east-asian-football-championship-hong-kong-boss-westwood-out-make-history-against-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3318182/east-asian-football-championship-hong-kong-boss-westwood-out-make-history-against-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:36:43 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Leon Jones has urged Hong Kong to finish their East Asian Championship campaign in historic style when they meet China on Tuesday. Hong Kong were rigid and determined in a 2-0 loss to hosts South Korea on Friday, three days after failing to do themselves justice in a heavy 6-1 defeat by Japan. Centre-back Jones credited a change of structure for “making us more competitive” and said a first meaningful meeting with the Chinese since 2022 was “a chance, against good opposition, to show what we can... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317962/hong-kong-defender-targets-historic-win-break-40-year-drought-against-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317962/hong-kong-defender-targets-historic-win-break-40-year-drought-against-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:07 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara After the “rocket ride” of his first year at Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua, Shinichi Chan was brought crashing back to earth by Japan on Tuesday. Chan, who was born in Japan but has grown into Hong Kong’s most accomplished player at the age of 22, was as culpable as any of his teammates in going 5-0 behind after 26 minutes. The left-back, however, said a more competitive second-half display had laid the platform for another formidable test on Friday, against East Asian Football... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317514/hong-kongs-rocket-man-brought-crashing-back-earth-japan-boosted-late-goal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317514/hong-kongs-rocket-man-brought-crashing-back-earth-japan-boosted-late-goal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:30:07 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Battered and bruised Hong Kong suffered an embarrassing 6-1 loss to an inexperienced Japan side in their opening East Asian Football Championship finals match in Seoul on Tuesday. Ryo Germain, one of six Japanese starting debutants, helped himself to four quick-fire goals as his side sprinted into a 5-0 lead after 26 minutes. Sandwiched between those, midfielder Sho Inagaki leathered in Japan’s third goal from 25 yards. Slight solace for Hong Kong came with their first East Asian finals goal... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317430/east-asian-football-championship-hong-kong-taught-lesson-ruthless-japan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317430/east-asian-football-championship-hong-kong-taught-lesson-ruthless-japan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:21:12 +0000