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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of association football in Asia and Australia. It has 47 member countries, mostly located on the Asian and Australian continent. Australia, formerly in the OFC, joined the Asian Football Confederation in 2006, and the Oceanian island of Guam is also a member of AFC, in addition to Northern Mariana Islands. Hong Kong and Macau, although not independent countries are also members of the AFC. One of Fifa's six continental confederations, the AFC was formed officially on May 8, 1954 in Philippines. The main headquarters are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The current president is Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
Fans show their support for Hong Kong during the Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po win hot-tempered AFC Champions League 2 clash but Eastern humiliated 9-0

Fifa

Footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal are ‘victims’, ban unfair, says union

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Sporting passion of Hongkongers is an inspiration

The enthusiasm of volunteers at the National Games, the energy of the city’s football fans and the dedication of unpaid coaches at the club level are truly impressive.

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Fans erupt in the second half of Hong Kong men’s handball match against Beijing at the National Games at Kai Tak Arena on November 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Fifa World Cup

South Korea, Japan considering joint bid for 2035 men’s football Asian Cup

Official says plans are at early stage and would first have to be approved by governments of both nations, which co-hosted 2022 World Cup.

Singapore

Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win

Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po footballers pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims during match in Sydney

Match in Australia a day after the tragedy sees Tai Po players observe a minute’s silence and wear black armbands.

Igor Sartori (right) and his Tai Po teammates decline to celebrate his goal in Sydney. Photo: Tai Po FC
Singapore

Opinion | Singapore minister’s comments a reminder that emotions can run very high in sport

Controversy after the Asian Cup qualifier must be seen in the context of what usually happens in the crowds at hotly contested matches.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ilhan, Shawal shatter Hong Kong hearts, Singapore claim stunning Asian Cup upset

Hong Kong throw away early lead, lose winner-takes-all battle for place at 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Asian Cup heartbreak for Hong Kong, joy unconfined for Singapore – as it happened

Shawal Anuar and Ilhan Fandi strike to send Singapore into Asian Cup for first time since 1984.

It’s a night that has ended in misery for Hong Kong fans. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

AFC Champions League 2: Beijing Guoan overcome stubborn Hongkongers Tai Po

Visitors undone following three second-half goals but remain in hunt for progress to knockout stage.

Weverton Rangel is upended by Beijing defender Gang Wang. Photo: Tai Po FC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

AFC Champions League 2: Eastern hit for 7 by Ratchaburi in second-half rout

Hong Kong club crumble against Thailand opponents after goalless first half. Result sends them out of competition with two matches to play.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

AFC Champions League: Eastern boss expects scrutiny in Ratchaburi test

Roberto Losada says team’s morale is low following poor start to campaign, but vows to fight with players until the end.

Mobile gaming

China’s dreams of football glory may be achieved through gaming

Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did – not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.

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China’s dreams of football glory could be be achieved through eSports. Photo: AFP

Tai Po’s Renner hails ‘magical night’ after late strike seals draw with Beijing

Visitors overturn 2-0 deficit at Mong Kok Stadium only for Michel Renner equaliser to earn deserved point for home team.

James Temelkovski scores Tai Po’s second against Beijing Guoan from the penalty spot. Photo: Elson Li

Beijing boss out to turn things around, starting with Hong Kong champions Tai Po

Ramiro Amarelle in temporary charge of struggling Chinese Super League club, who have won just once in seven matches.

Ashley Westwood

Tse’s Kai Tak debut ‘dream come true’, but focus on winner-takes-all Asian clash

Hong Kong goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing is already looking ahead to key Singapore encounter in November, with victory guaranteeing Asian Cup spot.

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Ashley Westwood

Westwood rues missed opportunity after Hong Kong Asian Cup draw with Bangladesh

Matt Orr’s penalty gives hosts the lead at crackling Kai Tak, but visitors strike late after Oliver Gerbig is sent off.

Hong Kong’s Matt Orr (right) celebrates after putting his side ahead against Bangladesh. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss dismisses Bangladesh moans before sold-out Kai Tak Stadium clash

Ashley Westwood aiming to recreate result and atmosphere from India victory, backs confident deputy keeper Tse Ka-wing to thrive.

Fifa

World Cup qualifiers: Indonesia coach Kluivert says elimination ‘really tough’

Loss to Iraq means team’s quest to qualify for the finals for the first time since the country gained independence in 1949 is over.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hat-trick hero Merkies vows to make Bangladesh pay double after match ball snub

Raphael Merkies fired Hong Kong to a 4-3 win in Dhaka on Thursday, only for Bangladesh officials to refuse to hand over the ball.

A gleeful Matt Orr (left) chases Raphael Merkies after the winger’s winner in Bangladesh. Photo: HKFA
Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong ‘2 big results’ from second straight Asian Cup finals

Coach Ashley Westwood eyes early qualification for the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia, as city team get set for Bangladesh rematch.

Juninho tries to evade a trio of Bangladesh defenders on a fevered night at Dhaka’s National Stadium. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong strike at death for stunning AFC Asian Cup win in Bangladesh

Raphael Merkies completes hat-trick in 11th minute of stoppage time as city team win topsy-turvy seven-goal thriller in Dhaka.

Fifa

World Cup Asian qualifiers: players back Queiroz to lead Oman to first finals

Omanis to tackle latest round under former Real Madrid manager; ex-China coach Fabio Cannavaro will take Uzbekistan to next year’s event.

Malaysia

‘Cheating, simple’: Fifa accuses Malaysia of falsifying players’ citizenships

Football’s world governing body says Malaysia forged documents to grant citizenship to seven foreign players.

Vietnam’s Chau Ngoc Quang (left) fights for the ball with Malaysia’s players during the Asian Cup qualifier match between Malaysia and Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

How Hong Kong overcame mosquitoes and night markets for 2006 win in Bangladesh

Gerard Ambassa Guy relives city team’s 2006 Dhaka visit and resisting dad’s wishes to forge overseas career.

Gerard Ambassa Guy in action for Hong Kong against Denmark in January 2006. Photo: SCMP
Fifa

Asian Cup: Fifa player bans put dampener on Malaysia’s hopes ahead of Laos tie

Absence of seven foreign-born players who have been handed 12-month suspensions leaves significant hole in coach Peter Cklamovski’s squad.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong will overcome hostile Bangladesh Asian Cup atmosphere, pledges forward

Mahama Awal set to be roared on by family and friends in birth-country Cameroon as city team gear up for pivotal qualifiers.

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