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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.
Supporters cheer for Hong Kong team in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match between Hong Kong and Bangladesh, held at Kai Tak Stadium, on October 14, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Stamp out corruption so Hong Kong football can soar

Match-fixing and gambling scandals in recent months show much work must be done to put Hong Kong football on a firm foundation for growth.

Kitchee SC

Hong Kong football clubs acknowledge arrests linked to illegal betting, match-fixing

Hong Kong Premier League

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 Hong Kong women’s footballers on playing the sport and fashion game

With the Fifa World Cup 2026 under way, we asked players from a prominent Hong Kong women’s team about fashion, and the professionals that inspire them – from Lionel Messi to Mia Hamm.

Players from the Hong Kong Football Club amateur women’s team on what football and football fashion means to them. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Roberto Losada

Opinion | ‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance

Many fans are opposed to appointment of 49-year-old as city team head coach, but sometimes the ‘easy decision’ is the best decision.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Harness World Cup fever to grow Hong Kong football

When the World Cup is over and visiting European teams leave Hong Kong, the opportunity should be seized to propel local football forward.

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Yue Tze-nam

Hong Kong captaincy fires Beijing Guoan star Yue Tze-nam’s European belief

Right-back acknowledges shock over being handed armband for Roberto Losada’s first game as permanent boss against Mongolia.

The dynamic Yue Tze-nam makes progress down Hong Kong’s right flank against Mongolia. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Roberto Losada

‘Proud’ Losada off to winning start as Hong Kong stick rather than twist

Former Eastern boss Roberto Losada starts his full-time role as Hong Kong coach with 2-0 win over Mongolia.

Chinese Super League

Matt Orr hopes to use ‘ruthless’ Shanghai gig to help Hong Kong’s ‘new project’

Striker says stint with Chinese giants Shanghai Port has taken his game to ‘the next level’; hopes to play ‘older-head role’ for city team.

‘Passion’ of US helped change mindset of Hong Kong footballer who refused to quit

Marco Wong rewarded for patience and hard work at FA Cup winners Tai Po after period in cold led to fears over career.

Marco Wong (below) was excellent in Tai Po’s 2-1 win over Eastern District in the FA Cup final at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Roberto Losada

Losada unfazed by Hong Kong job waiting game, promises ‘more dynamic’ team

Football association says there are no snags in head coach recruitment process, as city team prepare for Mongolia and Cambodia encounters.

Roberto Losada, here preparing his team for March’s Asian Cup qualifier in India, is in pole position for the permanent Hong Kong post. Photo: HKFA
Eastern District SA

Hong Kong FA Cup: Tai Po boss open to new opportunities after final victory

Lee Chi-kin leads club to second trophy of campaign following 2-1 win over Eastern District, keen to explore chances abroad.

Hong Kong courts

2 footballers, bookie jailed up to 17 months in Hong Kong match-fixing scandal

Ex-Hong Kong Under-23 player Brian Fok, Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad undermined integrity of the sport, judge says.

Eastern District SA

Hong Kong FA Cup final dilemma for Tai Po boss, key men set to join opponents

Asian Champions League Two football on line when Lee Chi-kin’s team meet Eastern District on Saturday.

Michael Renner, here surrounded by three Rangers players during February’s Senior Shield final, is set to swap Tai Po for Eastern District. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens beckons for local star after 2 years of mental anguish

Dominic Johns poised to skipper Football Club following recovery from badly broken leg that condemned him to being a frustrated spectator.

Dominic Johns leads a chase for possession in Football Club’s draw with Kowloon City last week. Photo: Alan Man
Hong Kong Football Club

Worst team in Hong Kong’s top flight could still avoid drop, but boss gets sack

Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season.

Chinese Super League

Hong Kong, Shanghai Shenhua star Shinichi Chan on mission to unearth city talent

Former Kitchee forward launches academy with best friend Bosley Yu, enlisting expertise of prominent local players and agent to the stars.

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Roberto Losada

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

City team will play Mongolia and Cambodia next month, but football bosses have still to name permanent successor to Ashley Westwood.

Roberto Losada is expected to be in charge for Hong Kong’s two friendlies in June. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Premier League

Eastern boss plotting Hong Kong domination, exits ‘pain in process’ of progress

Manu Torres on board with club’s decision to wave goodbye to high-profile figures, accepts responsibility of taking ‘big, big club’ to top.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 convicted in Hong Kong’s largest football match-fixing scandal in years

Two players and betting agent found guilty of bribing footballers to rig match results across city’s top two leagues between 2021 and 2023.

Fifa

Hong Kong football poised for Asean Cup windfall, China and India set to compete

City team could bank US$300,000 from winning second tier of inaugural tournament, Fifa invites China and India to play in first division.

Hong Kong trio (from left) Juninho, Everton Camargo and Jay Haddow celebrate a goal against FC Seoul back in February. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong football legend’s backing for U22 league but wants more games on grass

Helio Goncalves combining key role in Eastern District’s stingy defence with managing Premier League club’s emerging players.

Helio Goncalves (right) in action for Hong Kong during the city team’s friendly with Manchester United last year. Photo: Elson Li
Roberto Losada

Hong Kong set for Fifa Asean Cup Cambodia and Brunei battles

City team will reportedly vie for promotion as hosts in first edition of new competition, six sides to fight for Division 1 berth.

Fifa

Hong Kong to host Fifa Asean Cup tournament, but local bosses silent on new deal

Division 2 of inaugural tournament that throws city’s team into new competition destined for city this year.

Fifa World Cup

World Cup in USA backed by Germany legend despite mixed memories of 1994 finals

Stefan Effenberg trusts US and co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, to host fine tournament, challenges Thomas Tuchel to solve England riddle.

Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters
Kai Tak Sports Park

Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong

Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.

(Left to right) Stefan Effenberg, Rouven Kasper, Eric Fok, Rosanna Law, Zhou Quanqing of promoters Kuokai Sports, Ben Hatton, and former Villa and Bayern striker Alan McInally at the launch of the Audi Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong a magnet for ‘world-class’ sport as football festival clubs confirmed

Festival returning in August after successful 2025 edition; City set for Inter Milan clash, with Chelsea tackling Juventus.

Kitchee SC

Iran war pauses dream of Hong Kong footballer taught by Iniesta, Gundogan

Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.

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