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South China FC
South China FC, founded in 1904, are the most successful football team in Hong Kong, having won the league title 40 times. They are based at Hong Kong Stadium.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Anilton da Conceicao is returning home to Brazil after spending 25 years in Hong Kong. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

World Cup draws with China endure as Anilton’s 25-year Hong Kong ‘transit’ ends

Having landed his first contract in Hong Kong when he was in transit after a failed tryout in mainland China, Anilton is finally heading home to Brazil.

Hong Kong Premier League

Reopening of renovated South China Stadium paves way for HKPL return

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Former China captain and Grimsby Town hero Zhang Enhua dies, aged 48

Hong Kong Premier League

Former Hong Kong international Itaparica contracts Covid-19 in Brazil

Manoel dos Santos, or Itaparica as he was known in Hong Kong, reveals positive test on social media, but says he has not developed any symptoms.

Itaparica in action in the 2017 Interport Cup at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong Premier League

The good, the bad and the ugly of Hong Kong’s all-time leading goalscorer Chan Siu-ki

Chan Siu-ki scored the equaliser in the 2009 East Asian Games final against Japan before Hong Kong claimed the gold medal, and his reported transfer fee of HK$800,000 in 2008 remains the highest for a local player.

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Coronavirus pandemic

Leslie Santos’ Chelsea FC Soccer School Hong Kong struggling to survive

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Explainer | The ‘King of Asian Football’ once mentioned with Pele and Puskas

China’s star striker Lee Wai-tong turned down Arsenal to play in Hong Kong and Shanghai, then develop the game in the region

The South China Athletic Association pictured in 1948, the year when Lee Wai-tong hung up his boots. Photo: Handout
City Weekend

Japanese soccer player hopes to help Hong Kong hit new heights

Yuto Nakamura recently got his Hong Kong passport after nearly 10 years living in the city, paving the way for him to represent Hong Kong in international soccer. The 32-year-old says a love of food helped him settle in the city.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Opinion | ‘They thought we were enemies’: Derek Currie hails Chow Chee Keong

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

South China set to avoid Fifa sanctions with contract disputes almost settled

South China’s Nikola Komazec (right) in action. Photo: Nizam Rahman

Class of ’92 legend: Hong Kong football physically, athletically, technically deficient

Nicky Butt with then South China convenor Steven Lo Kit-shing as he completes his transfer to the club in 2010. Photo: Sam Tsang
HK handover 20th anniversary

How Hong Kong soccer kicked itself in the foot

South China official blasts professionalism of Hong Kong Premier League

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach Kim apologises for outburst as South China fallout continues

Kim Pan-gon (right) and Hong Kong captain Yapp Hung-fai Photo: HKFA

Juventus are coming to Hong Kong - but opponents South China are worried top stars may miss trip

South China hope to host the top Italian internationals when the domestic powerhouses play against two-time Uefa Champions League winners Juventus in an exhibition match at Hong Kong Stadium next month.

Juventus celebrated a fifth successive Italian league title last month. Photo: AFP

Former Hong Kong coach of the year Casemiro Mior given the chop as South China boss ahead of crucial AFC Cup game

12 years on, South China's Chan Wai-ho tackles Raul again

South China captain Chan Wai-ho and New York Cosmos star Raul will cross paths again - 12 years after they first met on the pitch at Hong Kong Stadium.

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Lunar New Year Cup

Lunar New Year Cup organisers face big losses - but they just want a big turnout

South China are prepared to bite the bullet and lose money to ensure a big turnout for the AET Lunar New Year Cup clash against the New York Cosmos at Hong Kong Stadium next month. Ticket prices for the annual event, on February 19, have been set at HK$100 - the same as a domestic match - and HK$30 for concessionary tickets for the elderly and students.

South China will host the New York Cosmos in the annual AET Lunar New Year Cup. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Troubled South China urged to stand together

Caroliners can't afford another slip-up, says coach Yeung Ching-kwong

South China striker Chan Siu-ki rejoins his team in the starting line-up after recovering from injury. Photo: Nora Tam
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