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Goalscoring machine Yuen Chun-sing could be Hong Kong’s next star striker, says coach Kwok Ka-lok

The 24-year-old gets his chance alongside a host of other youngsters in the Interport Cup against Guangdong

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Promising Hong Kong youngster Yuen Chun-sing (right) and his partner upfront, Chuck Yiu-kwok. Photos: Chan Kin-wa
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Coach Kwok Ka-lok has labelled him an important part of the future of Hong Kong soccer and forward Yuen Chun-sing believes the time is right for him to take his game to another level in the upcoming Interport Cup against Guangdong.

With five goals so far in his debut Hong Kong Premier League season, the Wofoo Tai Po player’s goalscoring power has caught the eyes of selectors and Kwok says he could be the city’s next star striker.

“He is very important to the future of the Hong Kong team and showed in the training that he has the potential,” said Kwok in his first training session with the players at Sai Cho Wan.

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“When I led the under-18 squad against Tai Po, Yuen left a very good impression, especially his goalscoring power. He must grasp this opportunity to bolster his international career.”

Yuen entered the Premier League on the back of two impressive seasons for Sun Hei in the First Division, scoring 62 goals in 50 appearances, and the 24-year-old has a long history in Hong Kong soccer.

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Yuen Chun-sing (right) battles Cheng Siu-kwan at training.
Yuen Chun-sing (right) battles Cheng Siu-kwan at training.

“I played in the junior divisions before leaving for the UK where I finished my business degree,” said Yuen, whose 1.83m frame gives him an advantage not usually found in local players.

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