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The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) is the governing body for football in Hong Kong. Established in 1909, it is one of the oldest football associations in Asia and organises various football competitions from professional to youth level in Hong Kong. It also oversees the Hong Kong national team. In 1954, the HKFA joined Fifa and it was one of the founding members of the Asian Football Confederation. In recent years, major attempts have been made to improve both the organisation’s governance and the quality of Hong Kong football under the government’s ‘Project Phoenix’ plan.
Some 23 arrests, including coach and players, by Hong Kong graft-buster have shocked the local game.
The local game’s use of video technology will assist referees, but every effort must be made to ensure its introduction is smooth and that it enjoys the confidence of officials, players and – most of all – fans.
Hong Kong’s first home international fixture for three years should be remembered for its play, not the booing of the national anthem by a minority of fans.
Criticism of the only female referee in the men’s Premier League has raised broader issues about attitudes towards women in Hong Kong football. More must be done to ensure women have a fair opportunity to participate in the sport
The holding of an important regional football competition would help restore Hong Kong’s positive and safe image, but residents must be assured that players and officials will abide by coronavirus rules.
- Jorn Andersen says he ‘scared’ over potential energy dip before goalless second half in first leg
- Team without injured Everton Camargo and defender Vas Nunez for Tuesday’s game at more than 2,000m above sea level
Jorn Andersen’s side travel to Bhutan for their play-off second leg on Tuesday with a decisive-looking four-goal advantage following a comfortable victory at Hong Kong Stadium.
Oliver Gerbig has finally won over head coach Jorn Andersen to claim a spot in the Hong Kong squad, 14 months after joining Kitchee to chase his dream of playing international football.
Jorn Andersen is urging his Hong Kong players to replicate the mentality of the city’s young stars who reached last week’s Asian Games semi-finals, in advance of a crucial Fifa World Cup play-off tie with Bhutan.
Jorn Andersen’s side dealt 4-0 defeat by Uzbekistan and settle for a fourth-place finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Coach Jorn Andersen ‘satisfied with our tournament’ even after defensive steel abandons his side in 4-0 semi-final loss, as Uzbekistan await in bronze medal match.
The city has ensured its biggest ever medal haul at an Asian Games, but Jorn Andersen’s men’s football side are left to fight for bronze.
Tse Ka-wing urges officials to make the most of Hong Kong’s impressive run to the semi-finals in Hangzhou.
China’s Hong Kong-born midfielder Dai – who switched allegiance in 2018 – bares brunt of the banter online following loss to South Korea.
Poon Pui-hin goal sets up last four clash against Japan, with Hong Kong guaranteed their best finish at the Games.
Head coach Alex Chu is moved to a role in the Kitchee academy, months after leading the club to a domestic treble.
Head coach Jorn Andersen says he has never seen a Hong Kong team fight so hard as his players did in their win over Palestine.
Hong Kong Kong striker Matthew Orr’s second-half goal enough to separate the teams, as Jorn Andersen’s side reach last eight for first time since 1958.
Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.
Alex Chu reveals displeasure over captain Helio playing 90 minutes in both Hong Kong friendlies this month, while both clubs’ bosses hit out at 3pm kick-off in punishing heat.
Men’s football coach Jorn Andersen reveals his team will focus on next Wednesday’s knockout round rather than their remaining group outing, a difficult rematch with Uzbekistan.
But the city’s players show enough to suggest they can turn the tables when they meet the same nation again on Monday to decide the group standings, with the pool’s other teams having withdrawn.
Decision by Afghanistan and Syria to withdraw means Hong Kong and medal favourites Uzbekistan are automatically into the round of 16, and will play each other twice to see who wins group.
Readers discuss how sport could be the driving force of the city’s economy, and law enforcement in relation to hawkers versus illegal structures built by the wealthy.
Last week, AFC terminated a 10-year deal with Football Marketing Asia five years early to establish broadcasting rights with new partner Asia Football Group.
Syria and Afghanistan drop out of Asian Games with Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen upset about sudden changes.
Lee Man crush Hong Kong treble winners after Kitchee rest key performers ahead of Wednesday’s AFC Champions League game in South Korea.
Centre-back Goncalves refutes claims that the national teams should be limited to one naturalised player and says his heart lies with Hong Kong after captaining the side for the first time in Monday’s thumping of Brunei.
Head coach Szeto Man-chun says he feels shame after 10-0 hammering by hosts Uzbekistan, the low point of a tournament in which Hong Kong failed to score a single goal.
Michael Udebuluzor says his ex-footballer father Cornelius ‘will look at a 10-0 result and see I didn’t score’ – but he aims to put that right in next month’s vital World Cup qualifier.
Head coach pleased his side could ‘play so aggressively’, as he has been seeking, before October’s World Cup qualifier against Bhutan.
The men’s footballers’ previous strikes at Hong Kong Stadium were in 2019, since when they had scored only via an own goal and behind closed doors – but Monday’s 10-0 win blows away the cobwebs.
Shinichi Chan is keen to make up for lost time after a ban over a drunken brawl that left a hotel room trashed and a subsequent injury curtailing his dream stay in Spain.
Newly promoted 247FC sign two South Americans to help make them competitive, with plans to bring in more, and say it could raise the overall standard in the city.
