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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.
Francis Yip addresses players and staff following Tai Po’s league 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.

Hong Kong sports

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

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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

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.

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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.

Jacky Leung (left) tracks Wang Xiyang during the first leg of this year’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

Kitchee’s Asier Illarramendi (centre) celebrating after their 4-2 win over Tai Po in the Hong Kong Premier League last month. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

Jesse Yu on the training ground with Marco Lorenz (centre) and Leung Kwun-chung (right). Photo: Eastern
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.

‘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.

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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.

Yip Ka-yu is in a 23-man squad for next weekend’s Lunar New Year Cup meeting with FC Seoul at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Facebook/ BC Rangers
BC Rangers (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong football landscape shifting ahead of Senior Shield semi-final weekend

North District aiming to overcome Tai Po to reach first major final, before Eastern try to rescue campaign in match against BC Rangers.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent

The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.

Lunar New Year Cup

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

Roberto Losada will have another chance to stake his claim for the Hong Kong job when the city team host FC Seoul on February 21. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Eric Fok Kai-shan

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

It has not been confirmed which World Cup edition the region might be targeting, but the first available tournament is in 2038. Saudi Arabia is set to be the next Asian host in 2034. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong club Eastern stage coup to re-sign star from mainland China

Jesse Yu Joy-yin returning to district club after a year with China League One club Shijiazhuang Gongfu, North District add two more players.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong giants Kitchee christen new home in style as champions Tai Po flounder

Inigo Calderon’s team sprint into 4-0 half-time lead but are given scare as visitors belatedly come to life to score twice.

Hong Kong Premier League

Football star in Hong Kong loving pressure after ‘making it out’ of Brazil favela

Samuel Granada flourishing for North District on loan from illustrious Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, eyeing big-time return.

Samuel Granada is flourishing with North District after arriving hungry and ambitious to succeed. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Premier League

Rodri and Gerard Pique congratulate Hong Kong’s newest boss

Manu Torres reveals positive messages from superstar friends and former colleagues, aims to grow local talent following winning start.

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. Photo: AFP
India

Indian Super League starts next month – will they be ready for Hong Kong in March?

Football season delayed because league was left without a sponsor as national team gets set to face Hong Kong in ‘dead’ Asian Cup qualifier.

Roberto Losada

Hong Kong pay penalty despite rousing second-half recovery against Guangdong

City’s men fight back from 2-0 down only to lose shoot-out after Dudu and Wong Wai fail spot test.

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