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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.
Bounphachan Bounkong tussles with Brunei midfielder Alinur Rashimi Jufri. Photo: Elson Li
Roberto Losada

Hong Kong hero back for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit

Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.

Hong Kong Premier League

After chaotic start, are five-time Hong Kong champions in crisis or transition?

Kai Tak Sports Park

Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: meet the footballer with Japanese blood set to fight for Hong Kong

Sohgo Ichikawa poised for prominent role in city team’s daunting opener against hosts and country of his birth.

Sohgo Ichikawa is ready to play a leading role in Hong Kong’s Asian Games football campaign. Photo: Sun Yeung
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Hong Kong football boss left with little time to prepare for Japan

Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts.

Fifa

A house divided: HKFA staying silent with Asia still split on Infantino’s future

Hong Kong football bosses still refusing to say whether they support under-fire Fifa chief, who is rumoured to be planning Asean Cup visit.

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Hong Kong Premier League

Scotland star who once ‘infuriated’ Celtic out to reboot career in Hong Kong

James Scott aiming to ‘make a name for myself again’ with Supreme Sha Tin following ‘the hardest year of my life’.

James Scott scored on his debut as Supreme Sha Tin beat Eastern 3-1 in a Hong Kong Premier League match at Mong Kok Stadium last week. Photo: Getty Images
Eastern District SA

Infantino doing ‘great job’ Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’

Ex-Real Madrid striker Davor Suker made honorary president of Eastern District, tells city’s players to train like China’s table tennis heroes.

Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong Football Club’s faith in ‘elite’ coach to implement ruthless regime

Darren Arnott aiming to turn perennial strugglers into competitive unit, tapping into English connections for emerging potential stars.

Kitchee SC

Former Spain under-21 player joins Kitchee as Hong Kong league adds another star

Victor Camarasa joins ex-Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi on books of reigning champions for twin-glory quest.

Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee to beat Lee Man and rule again, Supreme safe

As the domestic season begins, reporter Paul McNamara backs Kitchee to win again and names two potential surprise packages.

Kitchee players celebrate winning their first Hong Kong Premier League title in three years in April – expect them to win it again this season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Premier League

Pop stars, poster boys and plans to unite public: meet Hong Kong football new boys

Supreme Sha Tin poised for top-flight debut, as owner gets set to deliver on promise to ‘try things that have never happened in Hong Kong’.

Andrew Mak Yung-pan

Kowloon City eye Kai Tak with ambitions to attract new audience, build brand

Relocating to the Youth Sports Ground would help club maximise its value and become sustainable, according to vice-chairman Andrew Mak.

Ashley Westwood

Hong Kong football blow as key figure quits after signing new 2-year deal

John Morling leaving local association for UAE role following nearly 2½ years in post and playing key part in hiring new manager.

John Morling speaking during a press conference in April last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Jorn again: Hong Kong set for ex-boss Fifa Asean Cup date after Myanmar draw

Former manager Andersen making positive start with new side, city team also set for Brunei meeting in inaugural tournament.

Jorn Andersen bids farewell to local football association general secretary Charles Cheung after confirming his exit in May 2024. Photo: May Tse
Kitchee SC

Hong Kong giants Kitchee plotting ‘evolution not revolution’ for Asian campaign

Local champions confirm signings of three familiar faces, while boss Inigo Calderon explains debt to owner Ken Ng Kin.

Fifa World Cup

World Cup tears, and trials with Son Heung-min: meet Sri Lanka star in Hong Kong

Set to leave city after 3½ years, Waseem Razeek was ball boy for 2006 final between France and Italy; injury ruined own World Cup chance.

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Myanmar hope ex-Hong Kong boss Andersen can turn their football fortunes around

Norwegian Jorn Andersen is expected to formally take the role ‘in the coming days’, and Kai Tak Stadium clash could follow in September.

Jorn Andersen bellows instructions during Hong Kong’s meeting with Palestine at the Asian Cup finals in 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong’s Supreme not letting coach’s match-fixing arrest delay promotion plans

Club preparing for Hong Kong Premier League season against backdrop of head coach Lo Kwan-yee being caught up in investigation.

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

Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.

This week’s arrests are just the latest in a series of scandals to hit Hong Kong football. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Premier League

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Lee Man appoint Giancarlo Italiano after three-month search for head coach; new man tasked with ‘enhancing competitiveness on and off pitch’.

Giancarlo Italiano led Wellington Phoenix to their best A-League finish in the 2023-24 season, when they came second in his first campaign in charge. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

Tai Po Football Club coach Lee Chi-kin holds up the FA Cup trophy at Mong Kok Stadium on May 30. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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