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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) is the governing body for football in the city. Established in 1909, it is one of the game’s oldest governing bodies in Asia and organises various competitions from youth level to professional leagues. It also oversees the Hong Kong representative team.
Eastern District footballer Valentino Yuel during training at Go Park. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Eastern District SA

Civil war to refugee camp to career in Hong Kong for South Sudanese footballer

Valentino Yuel fled a war to settle in Australia, before football took him to Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Libya and finally Hong Kong.

Roberto Losada

Losada named Hong Kong’s interim coach as FA hunts for boss with ‘global vision’

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Tai Po win hot-tempered AFC Champions League 2 clash but Eastern humiliated 9-0

Lee Chi-kin

AFC Champions League 2: Tai Po boss aiming for grand finale, but ‘lots to learn’

Lee Chi-kin aiming for performance to repay loyal fans as local champions wrap up campaign against Cong An Hanoi at Mong Kok Stadium.

Lee Chi-kin and striker Lucas Silva previewing Tai Po’s ACL2 clash with Cong An Hanoi. Photo: Tai Po FC
Hong Kong Premier League

Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire

All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts.

Kitchee SC

As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut

The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.

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South China FC

Sham Shui Po edge South China in Division 1 as players, fans back call to play on

With Premier League matches among elite sport fixtures cancelled out of respect for Tai Po fire, football seemed to be a source of solace.

Sham Shui Po’s players observe a minute’s silence before their Division 1 match against South China at Po Kong Village Road Sports Centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Inigo Calderon

Not a typical footballer: how Inigo Calderon stands out from Hong Kong crowd

Kitchee’s new Spanish boss likes to ‘ink and think’ and prefers a camper van to a Porsche, but he has found fast lane in city’s Premier League.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Football bosses postpone top-flight matches, clubs help in fire relief effort

Game’s local governing body follows example set by Oxfam Trailwalker, Cyclothon and Hong Kong China Rugby.

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Singapore

Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win

Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.

Gavin Lee became Singapore’s permanent head football coach after leading the team to a historic Asian Cup qualification. Photo: Facebook/singaporefootball
Roberto Losada

Eastern boss and Tai Po resident Losada praying for victims of deadly fire

Head coach says ACL2 defeat trivial in context of people losing their lives, expects weekend fixtures to be cancelled.

Roberto Losada says he is praying for the victims of the deadly fire in Tai Po. Photo: Sun Yeung
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Tai Po footballers pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims during match in Sydney

Match in Australia a day after the tragedy sees Tai Po players observe a minute’s silence and wear black armbands.

Roberto Losada

As Hong Kong seeks new football coach, Roberto Losada says he is ‘super-ready’

Eastern boss reveals he is keen to replace Ashley Westwood as he urges his team to overcome fear in Thursday’s AFC Champions League Two tie.

Ashley Westwood

Opinion | What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood

Ashley Westwood was liked by his players, but less by fans and bosses in a working relationship that was never built to last.

Fans show their support for Hong Kong during the defeat by Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Lee Chi-kin

As Hong Kong football licks its wounds, Tse wants Tai Po to lift city in AFC tie

After Hong Kong’s loss to Singapore, another do-or-die game sees Tai Po travel to Sydney for Asian Champions League clash with Macarthur.

Tai Po goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing in action against Eastern District on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

No one ‘hurting more than me’ Westwood says, after football bosses confirm exit

Head coach Ashley Westwood’s days were numbered after the disappointing loss to Singapore ended any hopes of reaching Asian Cup finals.

Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore

The team must lick its wounds and learn from the defeat so it can deliver for the fans and the city.

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Ashley Westwood

Tai Po boss eyes Hong Kong job, keeper hits back at Westwood as saga rumbles on

Lee Chi-kin led side to Hong Kong Premier League title in 2024-25, while dropped goalkeeper Tse says he wanted to face Singapore.

Tse Ka-wing recorded a clean sheet on his return to action for Tai Po against Eastern District. Photo: Eugene Lee
Rosanna Law Shuk-pui

Singapore minister apologises to Hong Kong government after ‘idiots’ insult

David Neo privately messages Rosanna Law Shuk-pui to say sorry for disparaging remarks about city football team’s fans and players.

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Ashley Westwood

Exclusive | Hong Kong football boss Westwood to leave job days after Singapore defeat

Source says head coach to go after 15 months in the post, with departure tied to failure to qualify for 2027 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.

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Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong football chief backs manager Westwood after fans call for sacking

HKFA president Pui Kwan-kay also says he will not bow to pressure stemming from comments made by sports minister Rosanna Law.

Singapore’s players celebrate for their victory after the Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match against Hong Kong at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong fans want Westwood sacked, sports minister questions coach’s tactics

Supporters take to social media to vent frustration at city’s head coach Ashley Westwood after Asian Cup qualifying loss at home to Singapore.

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Hong Kong’s have been venting their frustration following their team’s loss to Singapore. Photo: Sam Tsang
Singapore

Singapore minister sorry for derogatory remarks on Hong Kong football team

David Neo is heard saying ‘idiots’ in a video when referring to Hong Kong’s football team and fans after a key Asian Cup qualifier match.

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Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Ilhan, Shawal shatter Hong Kong hearts, Singapore claim stunning Asian Cup upset

Hong Kong throw away early lead, lose winner-takes-all battle for place at 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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Singapore players celebrate their side’s win over Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Asian Cup heartbreak for Hong Kong, joy unconfined for Singapore – as it happened

Shawal Anuar and Ilhan Fandi strike to send Singapore into Asian Cup for first time since 1984.

It’s a night that has ended in misery for Hong Kong fans. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Roar trip: Singapore football fans land in Hong Kong for historic Asian Cup tie

2,000 Singaporeans expected to turn up for winner-takes-all qualifier against hosts at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday night.

Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong’s footballers urged to reach Asian Cup ‘properly’ by beating Singapore

Coach Westwood says city’s team did not qualify by ‘normal channels’ for last edition, as they eye chance to do so at Kai Tak on Tuesday.

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