Hong Kong star Cheung Wai-ki named one to watch at AFC Women’s Futsal Championship
Second edition of the tournament kicks off in Bangkok on May 2 when Hong Kong take on Indonesia in opening game
Hong Kong’s Cheung Wai-ki has been named among the five star players to look out for when the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship gets underway in Bangkok on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old arrives at Thailand 2018 after a season playing professional soccer with the Australian W-League side Brisbane Roar, who signed her after she impressed on a trial. The Queensland side topped the table but lost the semi-final to eventual grand final winners Melbourne City.
Cheung became the first Hongkonger to win silverware in Australian women’s football, adding to her Hong Kong title with Citizen.
A full international for the Hong Kong football side, Cheung is the star of the indoor game and will hope to add her to her international goals tally in Bangkok. While this is her first AFC Women’s Futsal Championship, she impressed at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games last September.
The tournament begins on May 2 with Hong Kong playing Indonesia in the opening game. The final is May 12.