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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.
Roberto Losada oversees preparations for Hong Kong’s clash with India on Tuesday. Photo: HKFA
Roberto Losada

Asian Cup clash in India could shape Hong Kong future as boss continues audition

City team are missing a host of players for dead-rubber match in Kochi, with neither team able to reach next year’s finals in Saudi Arabia.

Eric Fok Kai-shan

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Asian Cup game against Hong Kong on, India says, despite team being locked out

Doxxing and cyberbullying

Primary school footballers, principal undeterred by online abuse during tournament

Man Kiu Association Primary School’s run during recent seven-a-side event attracted cyberbullying over players’ sizes, ethnic backgrounds.

Players from the Man Kiu Association Primary School football team faced complaints and online abuse during a tournament. Photo: Edmond So
Roberto Losada

After injuries and ‘insult’, Hong Kong’s Jordan Lam to make most of second chance

Resurgent left-back could win second international cap in India next week after a series of injuries checked his early-career progress.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation

City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.

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Hong Kong Premier League

Music entrepreneur planning to add Supreme stardust to Hong Kong Premier League

Jim Wong owns and plays for First Division leaders, wants to bring ‘‘international celebrities, DJs and local heroes’ to matches next season.

Jim Wong celebrates a goal during Supreme’s 3-1 victory over Kwun Tong on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Roberto Losada

Hong Kong coach eyeing life-changing role ahead of Nepal and India clashes

Roberto Losada navigating difficulties as he finalises latest squad but keen to win race for permanent post.

Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city.

Ricardo Rambo leads his Hong Kong women’s side through a training session. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.

Georgian midfielder Merabi Gigauri scored the winner in Lee Man’s League Cup semifinal win over Tai Po. Photo: Instagram/leeman_footballclub
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong Premier League

Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers

Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

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After several anxious days, the players were happy to be back in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Premier League

Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands

Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.

Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department

Hong Kong’s women out of Dubai football event, jockey Teetan eyes quick return

Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.

Hong Kong Premier League

The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

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Hong Kong Premier League

Uncertainty surrounds Tai Po future as owners consider pulling plug on club

Head coach Lee Chi-kin in dark over whether owners Francis and Catherine Yip will continue backing district club beyond this season.

Francis Yip addresses players and staff following Tai Po’s league defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Kitchee SC

Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport

Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul.

Jay Haddow (right) and Juninho (left) celebrate with Everton Camargo after linking for Hong Kong’s goal against FC Seoul. Photo: Karma Lo

Hongkonger set for first Major League Soccer taste after swapping Europe for US

Football analyst Matthew Mak embarking on new campaign with Columbus Crew two months afterend of decorated spell with Malmo in Sweden.

First-team football analyst Matthew Mak is busy trying to restore Columbus Crew to the summit of Major League Soccer. Photo: Columbus Crew
Lunar New Year Cup

Hong Kong boss Losada’s faith in old and young earns Chinese New Year Cup success

Jordan Lam scores winning penalty as city team overcome FC Seoul following shootout in front of 14,089 fans at Hong Kong Stadium.

Lunar New Year

Hong Kong defender Leung put family first, now he’s ready to chase starting spot

Jacky Leung is the only player in Saturday’s 23-man squad based on the mainland and is back in the fold after a two-year absence.

Lunar New Year Cup

Losada submits Hong Kong application, asks not to be judged on FC Seoul outcome

Interim head coach among applicants before Thursday’s deadline, says it is ‘not ideal’ for city to tackle Korean side without frontline stars.

Interim Hong Kong head coach Roberto Losada is in the running for the permanent role. Photo: Jonathan Wong
English Premier League

Hong Kong-born Daniel Bennie chasing Premier League dream with Championship’s QPR

Teenager thriving in England almost eight years after swapping Hong Kong for Australia to pursue football ambition.

Daniel Bennie is enjoying a breakthrough period with Queens Park Rangers, and is targeting the English Premier League. Photo: Ian Randall Photography
Hong Kong Premier League

Ex-Real Madrid player Asier Illarramendi on loving Kitchee, winning in Hong Kong

Champions League-winning midfielder is playing key part in club’s title bid and hoping to win first top-flight domestic crown of his career.

Singapore

Hong Kong’s sports minister regrets comments about coach of local football team

Rosanna Law vows to be more careful with personal opinions after questioning Ashley Westwood’s coaching of team during Asian Cup qualifying match.

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