Come support the Hong Kong World Cup team, says James Ha as they embark in qualifying campaign
- Kwoon Chung Southern winger wants Hong Kong people to turn up in force as the team get ready for action in group C matches
- The 26-year-old UK-born player scored two goals over the weekend for his club but is cautious about adding to the tally against Cambodia and Iran
Speedy winger James Ha hopes Hong Kong fans can come out in force and support their team as they embark on the Asian World Cup qualifiers over the next eight days.
Returning to the senior side after a two-year absence, the 26-year-old said the team’s two forthcoming matches against Cambodia and Iran will be severe tests but he is optimistic Hong Kong can come away with encouraging results in group C.
“I am an outgoing person and I always stay positive,” said the Kwoon Chung Southern winger, who last played for Hong Kong in an international friendly in 2017. “I am happy to be part of the Hong Kong team again and also hope we can play two good matches in the coming week and provide good entertainment for the fans.
“The social unrest [in Hong Kong] has affected many people but fortunately most of my family members are not in Hong Kong so I don’t need to worry about them. My life remains pretty normal as it is all about training and resting.”
Ha, who is better known as the “Bullet” for his speed up front, scored two goals for his club in their opening match against BC Rangers over the weekend, but the Middlesbrough-born player remains cautious of finding the net against first Cambodia in Phnom Penh on Thursday and then Iran at Hong Kong Stadium five days later on September 10.