R&F to keep Yanzigang as their home ground this season: HKFA source

The Hong Kong Premier League club spent HK$3.5 million renovating facilities to meet requirements for hosting games

But there are still concerns that immigration control over the border could present a problem for fans because of the social unrest in Hong Kong

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R&F coach Lee Chi-kin (centre) with his players Tang Chun-lok and Leung Kwun-chung at Yanzigang Stadium in Guangzhou. Photo: Chan Kin-wa

Published: 5:20pm, 10 Sep 2019Updated: 11:02pm, 10 Sep 2019

Big spending R&F will be allowed to host their home matches at Yanzigang Stadium in Guangzhou when they compete in the BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League this season.

Although a formal announcement has not been made, the Hong Kong Football Association has already reached a consensus before the title challengers play hosts to Eastern Long Lions in their first home game on the weekend.

“Hong Kong league teams have used their home ground in Guangdong province before and if R&F can meet the required facility standard, we don’t have too many reasons to reject them,” said a source close to the HKFA board.

Wofoo Tai Po celebrate winning the HK Premier League last season in front of just 939 fans. Photo: Tai Po FC

“The club has also said they would ensure visiting teams would have no problem passing through the border [control] and there is little to worry about for players and officials.

“For the visiting fans, however, both the club and the FA can do little about immigration policy into the country.