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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.
Gianni Cassaro dives to make a save during Eastern’s recent 2-1 defeat by Kitchee. Photo: Eastern SC
Hong Kong Premier League

Spanish former Villarreal goalkeeper embracing dream Hong Kong opportunity

Gianni Cassaro joined the district club in January but despite an ‘incredible experience’ he is unsure of his future beyond this season.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

Roberto Losada

Asian Cup clash in India could shape Hong Kong future as boss continues audition

Eric Fok Kai-shan

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

Local football bosses have booked Kai Tak Stadium for early August, receive more than 300 applications for city team head coach post.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur playing at Kai Tak Stadium last year at the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Asian Cup game against Hong Kong on, India says, despite team being locked out

Hosts’ press conference cancelled as Kerala Football Association has not paid stadium owners, but dead-rubber match ‘will proceed as planned’.

Doxxing and cyberbullying

Primary school footballers, principal undeterred by online abuse during tournament

Man Kiu Association Primary School’s run during recent seven-a-side event attracted cyberbullying over players’ sizes, ethnic backgrounds.

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Roberto Losada

After injuries and ‘insult’, Hong Kong’s Jordan Lam to make most of second chance

Resurgent left-back could win second international cap in India next week after a series of injuries checked his early-career progress.

Jordan Lam scores the winning penalty for Hong Kong to beat FC Seoul and win the FWD Insurance Chinese New Year Cup last month. Photo: Karma Lo
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation

City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.

Hong Kong Premier League

Music entrepreneur planning to add Supreme stardust to Hong Kong Premier League

Jim Wong owns and plays for First Division leaders, wants to bring ‘‘international celebrities, DJs and local heroes’ to matches next season.

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.

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

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

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Pong Cheuk-hei is currently the No 1 for a record-breaking Kitchee side that beat Kowloon City 4-0 on Saturday. Photo: Kitchee SC
Asian Games 2026

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

Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city.

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.

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 players celebrate their shock Asian Games quarter-final win over Iran in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Lee Man spent big in the off-season, including on striker Noah Baffoe (right), but are likely to end it empty-handed. Photo: Edmond So
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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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.

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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’s women were playing in the Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photo: HKFA
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.

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

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

Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during an international friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

Fernando hoists the Chinese New Year Cup skywards as Hong Kong celebrate beating FC Seoul. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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