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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.
Roberto Losada acknowledges supporters before the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg back in December. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Roberto Losada

Hong Kong coach eyeing life-changing role ahead of Nepal and India clashes

Roberto Losada navigating difficulties as he finalises latest squad but keen to win race for permanent post.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.

Georgian midfielder Merabi Gigauri scored the winner in Lee Man’s League Cup semifinal win over Tai Po. Photo: Instagram/leeman_footballclub
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong Premier League

Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers

Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

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After several anxious days, the players were happy to be back in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Premier League

Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands

Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department

Hong Kong’s women out of Dubai football event, jockey Teetan eyes quick return

Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.

Hong Kong Premier League

The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Lee Lok-him tussles with Shu Sasaki during Tai Po’s defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Premier League

Uncertainty surrounds Tai Po future as owners consider pulling plug on club

Head coach Lee Chi-kin in dark over whether owners Francis and Catherine Yip will continue backing district club beyond this season.

Francis Yip addresses players and staff following Tai Po’s league defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Kitchee SC

Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport

Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul.

Jay Haddow (right) and Juninho (left) celebrate with Everton Camargo after linking for Hong Kong’s goal against FC Seoul. Photo: Karma Lo

Hongkonger set for first Major League Soccer taste after swapping Europe for US

Football analyst Matthew Mak embarking on new campaign with Columbus Crew two months afterend of decorated spell with Malmo in Sweden.

First-team football analyst Matthew Mak is busy trying to restore Columbus Crew to the summit of Major League Soccer. Photo: Columbus Crew
Lunar New Year Cup

Hong Kong boss Losada’s faith in old and young earns Chinese New Year Cup success

Jordan Lam scores winning penalty as city team overcome FC Seoul following shootout in front of 14,089 fans at Hong Kong Stadium.

Lunar New Year

Hong Kong defender Leung put family first, now he’s ready to chase starting spot

Jacky Leung is the only player in Saturday’s 23-man squad based on the mainland and is back in the fold after a two-year absence.

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Lunar New Year Cup

Losada submits Hong Kong application, asks not to be judged on FC Seoul outcome

Interim head coach among applicants before Thursday’s deadline, says it is ‘not ideal’ for city to tackle Korean side without frontline stars.

Interim Hong Kong head coach Roberto Losada is in the running for the permanent role. Photo: Jonathan Wong
English Premier League

Hong Kong-born Daniel Bennie chasing Premier League dream with Championship’s QPR

Teenager thriving in England almost eight years after swapping Hong Kong for Australia to pursue football ambition.

Hong Kong Premier League

Ex-Real Madrid player Asier Illarramendi on loving Kitchee, winning in Hong Kong

Champions League-winning midfielder is playing key part in club’s title bid and hoping to win first top-flight domestic crown of his career.

Singapore

Hong Kong’s sports minister regrets comments about coach of local football team

Rosanna Law vows to be more careful with personal opinions after questioning Ashley Westwood’s coaching of team during Asian Cup qualifying match.

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Hong Kong fans show their disappointment after Hong Kong’s loss to Singapore at the Asian Cup qualifiers at Kai Tak Stadium on November 18 last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
BC Rangers (Hong Kong)

Simionato repays Tai Po faith with goal, assist in Senior Shield win over Rangers

Brazilian comes on as early substitute for injured compatriot Igor Sartori to help league champions beat 10-man opponents in extra time.

Paulinho Simionato (centre) celebrates his goal with Marcao (left) and Michel Renner. Photo: Elson Li
Lee Chi-kin

Hong Kong midfielder Chan out to silence Tai Po doubters with Senior Shield win

District club’s first shield since 2013 would save disappointing campaign, and playing in final ‘worth way more’ than in Lunar New Year Cup.

Lunar New Year Cup

Hong Kong’s Yu wants second shot at Chinese football, but eyes other goals first

Jesse Yu is back at Eastern after a year with Shijiazhuang Gongfu, poised for Hong Kong clash with FC Seoul on Saturday.

BC Rangers (Hong Kong)

Birthday boy Ibrahim wants to have his Hong Kong Senior Shield cake and eat it too

Rangers striker Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim hoping to make up for the ‘real hurt’ of last year’s FA Cup final loss to Eastern.

Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim (centre) celebrates with teammates Matias Panigazzi (left) and Kim Min-gyu after scoring in the Senior Shield semi-final. Photo: BC Rangers
English Premier League

Man City, Juventus ‘exploring summer options’ over Hong Kong Football Festival

Other English, Italian and German sides also said to be interested, as rival promoters battle to stage matches at Kai Tak Stadium.

Pedro Neto and his Chelsea teammates are being tipped to visit Hong Kong this summer. Photo: Reuters

‘Miracle maker’ former Nepal boss targets Hong Kong job, outlines five-year plan

Abdullah Al Mutairi says city team need ‘peaceful time’ following Ashley Westwood’s tenure, receives backing from his ex-Sri Lanka player.

Lee Chi-kin

Hong Kong footballer in city squad 8 months after rape conviction overturned

BC Rangers No 1 Yip Ka-yu could be poised for city team debut, Roberto Losada names squad for Lunar New Year Cup match against FC Seoul.

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