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Leung Kwun-chung (left) battles with Juninho during Eastern’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Kitchee last season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
AFC Champions League

Eastern ace highlights respect for Man Utd’s Maguire after facing own criticism

Leung Kwun-chung opens up on verbal attacks he has received from supporters due to off-field commitments.

East Asian Football Championship

Defender Leon Jones ‘honoured’ to ‘show quality’ for Hong Kong in key role

Fifa

‘Serious contenders’ Hong Kong want more major tournaments, as momentum builds

Fifa

Camargo magic inspires third straight win, as Hong Kong see off Mauritius

Hong Kong aiming to extend winning streak in home East Asian Football Federation Championship qualifiers next month.

Everton Camargo scored the only goal of a tight affair between Hong Kong and Mauritius. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

‘Most beautiful’: hundreds brave rain to buy popular Hong Kong football jersey

City team’s recent ‘purple patch’ of good form and a design considered the best have seen the jersey acquire a cult status among diehard fans.

Chinese Super League

Luisser quits Hong Kong to join former boss Andersen in Chinese Super League

The Austrian assistant manager leaves after being involved in 33 games – 4 as interim boss – to reunite with the Norwegian at Yunnan Yukun.

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Fifa

Hong Kong ‘up for fight’ against Mauritius, as Westwood targets third straight win

The Englishman is on Tuesday aiming to become first city coach since 2016 to win 3 successive matches, after wins over Cambodia, Philippines.

Stefan Pereira lines up a shot during October’s 3-0 victory over Cambodia. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fifa

Hong Kong star Ngan credits US influence and ‘shock’ loan for career resurgence

The versatile Kitchee midfielder is set to make his third international start in four matches when Hong Kong host Mauritius on Tuesday.

Chinese Super League

Move Hong Kong’s best sides to Chinese Super League, Kitchee boss Cardoso says

Edgar Cardoso quietly steadying Kitchee ship following roles with European clubs Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk.

East Asian Football Championship

HKFA out to prevent club v country issues for players during EAFF qualifiers

Hong Kong to face Mongolia and Chinese Taipei in tournament, with Kai Tak hosting 1 game; English Premier League club could play here in 2025.

Fewer than 5,000 fans watched Hong Kong beat the Philippines, but local football bosses are aiming to ‘rally supporters’ for next month’s EAFF qualifiers. Photo: Edmond So
Fifa

Hong Kong ‘playing right way’, targeting third win after beating Philippines

Head coach Ashley Westwood aiming to emulate Kim Pan-gon and win more than two successive matches when Hong Kong host Mauritius on Tuesday.

Everton Camargo rolls home Hong Kong’s second goal against the Philippines. Photo: Edmond So
Fifa

Red-hot Orr’s double leads the way as Hong Kong sweep the Philippines aside

Ashley Westwood’s men gain second straight victory under new head coach in build-up to 2027 Asian Cup finals qualification.

Top European clubs set for Kai Tak in 2025; Kaka among Lunar New Year game stars

World Legends team featuring Rivaldo, David Silva and Didier Drogba as well to face Hong Kong legends side in 2025 Lunar New Year Cup.

Fifa

Head coach Westwood ‘always pushing’ Hong Kong football bosses to improve

Hong Kong face Philippines at Hong Kong Stadium on Thursday, before tackling Mauritius at intimate Mong Kok next Tuesday.

Ashley Westwood issues instructions to his players prior to last month’s clash with Liechtenstein. Photo: HKFA
Fifa

Hong Kong star promises ‘more aggression’, reveals sacrifices to chase ambitions

City’s representative team have Hong Kong Stadium clash with the Philippines on Thursday, tackle Mauritius at Mong Kok Stadium next Tuesday.

Jesse Yu (right) is beginning to establish himself in Hong Kong’s midfield. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Premier League

Cooke leading HKFC’s ‘culture change’ after shadowing a former Man United coach

The wandering 39-year-old South African has the task, as senior head coach, of moving HKFC from ‘its own island’ to Hong Kong’s ‘bubble’.

AFC Champions League

Eastern keeper Yapp questions ‘unfair’ VAR regulations in AFC Champions League 2

A controversial penalty conceded by the Hong Kong club was key to their 2-1 loss at home to Kaya FC, making them unlikely to progress.

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AFC Champions League

Eastern lose to 10-man Kaya FC to blow golden AFC Champions League 2 opportunity

Marcos Gondra equaliser soon after visitors reduced to 10 men puts Eastern in box seat, but Filipino team strike late for smash-and-grab win.

Eastern’s Marcos Gondra leaps to clear a Kaya corner at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Edmond So
Fifa

Hong Kong star questioning future under Westwood, teen striker gets shock call-up

Hong Kong face the Philippines at Hong Kong Stadium on November 14, before taking on Mauritius at Mong Kok Stadium on November 19.

Hong Kong Premier League

Lee Man appoint Hong Kong boss Westwood’s assistant as head coach: sources

Lee Man identify successor to Tsang Chiu-tat, who left the club following an Asian Champions League 2 defeat last month.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong footballer’s ‘anguish’ over horror leg-break injury, vows to battle back

Dominic Johns is set for his third operation on the tibia and fibula bones he shattered following a reckless challenge from an opponent.

Johns has been employed to produce HKFC’s digital content following his injury. Photo: HKFC
AFC Champions League

Eastern boss wants to change Hong Kong football mindset, secures Philippines win

Noah Baffoe delivers stunning winning goal to give Eastern first victory for Hong Kong club in this season’s AFC Champions League Two.

Noah Baffoe (centre) celebrates his winning goal with Jesse Yu (left), Felipe Sa and Leung Kwun-chung (right). Photo: Eastern
AFC Champions League

Lee Man ‘in difficult situation’ after Bangkok striker Jradi’s moment of magic

Hong Kong champions have lost all three of their games in the continental competition, Eastern match delayed by Storm Trami.

AFC Champions League

Midfielder says Lee Man eyeing Champions League progress amid leadership doubts

Lee Man host Bangkok United at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday, while Hong Kong counterparts Eastern face Kaya-Iloilo in the Philippines.

AFC Champions League

Young football star Ng urged to ‘get out of Hong Kong’ to fulfil vast potential

Eastern go to Philippine side Kaya-Iloilo on Thursday seeking their first victory in this season’s AFC Champions League Two competition.

Eastern’s 18-year-old forward Ng Yu-hei has skills that separate already separate him from most of his peers. Photo: Handout
Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak test event planned for Sunday, but officials refuse to give any details

Sports minister Kevin Yeung says football match will take place at complex’s youth ground, but officials won’t reveal who is playing or when.

Kai Tak Sports Park is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Premier League

Top Hong Kong boss says he’s ‘not good enough’ to coach city team

Tai Po coach Lee Chi-kin decided not to apply to replace Jorn Andersen, and instead is making his team Premier League title contenders.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong debutant Benavides hungry for success after overcoming career stumble

The left-sided player with a South American background came off the bench for his Hong Kong debut in this week’s 3-0 victory over Cambodia.

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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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