https://www.scmp.com/rss/522917/feed The latest news and top stories on Kyle Lau Ka-kiu, a professional footballer for the Hong Kong national team. Known for his role as a forward, he currently plays for Lee Man in the Hong Kong Premier League. He has represented Hong Kong at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in June 2025. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Darren Read acknowledged he was “a little bit shocked” to be thrust into the breach as interim Lee Man head coach, and downplayed his prospects of landing the permanent role. Promoted from assistant following the exit of Chu Siu-kei on Sunday, Read made a dream start three days later when he oversaw a League Cup semi-final victory over Tai Po, then relayed news to his audibly thrilled players that their triumph had secured “an extra bonus from the big boss”. They will meet the winners of next... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346345/hong-kong-football-boss-shocked-land-job-downplays-permanent-hopes-after-dream-start?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346345/hong-kong-football-boss-shocked-land-job-downplays-permanent-hopes-after-dream-start?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Lee Man have parted company with head coach Chu Siu-kei following their shock FA Cup quarter-final defeat by BC Rangers on Sunday, with assistant Darren Read taking charge until the end of the season. Initially installed as caretaker boss following the exit of Matt Holland almost a year ago, Chu was appointed on a permanent basis at the end of last season. Lee Man are second in the league, 11 points behind runaway leaders Kitchee, having played one game fewer. Heavy favourites to beat Rangers on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345924/lee-man-boss-chu-sacked-hours-after-shock-fa-cup-defeat-rangers-reed-takes-charge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3345924/lee-man-boss-chu-sacked-hours-after-shock-fa-cup-defeat-rangers-reed-takes-charge?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:30:07 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Hong Kong suffered Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup penalty heartache for the second time in three years following a rousing second-half city team fightback in Guangzhou on Saturday. Trailing 2-0 at half-time at the Greater Bay Area Cultural and Sports Centre, interim head coach Roberto Losada was rewarded for an inspired triple change as the visitors shook off their inertia to draw level with goals from Sun Ming-him and Wong Wai. Tied 4-4 on aggregate at the final whistle, the game went to penalties and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3338628/hong-kong-pay-penalty-fall-flat-against-guangdong-after-rousing-second-half-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3338628/hong-kong-pay-penalty-fall-flat-against-guangdong-after-rousing-second-half-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:47:50 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara East Asian Football Championship: South Korea v Hong Kong, Friday, 7pm Hong Kong time. Ashley Westwood said Hong Kong would learn from the mistakes that sunk them against Japan when they tackle South Korea in the East Asian Football Championship on Friday. Despite being thumped 6-1 by the Japanese on Tuesday, Hong Kong received a boost on the eve of their second fixture in Seoul, when they climbed six places to No 147 in the latest Fifa world rankings. That jump reflected the 10-match unbeaten... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317756/hong-kong-leap-fifa-rankings-coach-vows-make-fans-proud-against-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317756/hong-kong-leap-fifa-rankings-coach-vows-make-fans-proud-against-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:10 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Kyle Lau Ka-kiu endured a controversial welcome to international football, but having had his selection for Hong Kong queried by some, he intends to make his big break count, starting against South Korea on Friday. Based in the United States, where he has studied for the past four years, Lau last month found himself in the eye of a storm when he was handed his debut during the Asian Cup qualifying win over India at Kai Tak Stadium – ahead of local favourite Lau Chi-lok. Many supporters pointed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317598/controversial-pick-hong-kong-team-lau-seeks-chance-show-worth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3317598/controversial-pick-hong-kong-team-lau-seeks-chance-show-worth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:45:07 +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