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According to SCMP and other sources, the HKFA will announce the sacking of Ashley Westwood soon. Several local and previous coaches are in the mix for an interim appointment until the end of the Asian Cup campaign, while a new permanent head coach hiring process is underway.
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
According to SCMP and other sources, the HKFA will announce the sacking of Ashley Westwood soon. Several local and previous coaches are in the mix for an interim appointment until the end of the Asian Cup campaign, while a new permanent head coach hiring process is underway.
📈 Hong Kong tops average attendance for home games in 3rd round of Asian Cup qualifiers 🙌
🇭🇰: With an average attendance of 45,273 at their 3 home games at the new Kai Tak Stadium, HK comes out on top in Asia (🇲🇾: 29,436; 🇧🇩: 22,457)
🇭🇰: With an average attendance of 45,273 at their 3 home games at the new Kai Tak Stadium, HK comes out on top in Asia (🇲🇾: 29,436; 🇧🇩: 22,457)
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
📈 Hong Kong tops average attendance for home games in 3rd round of Asian Cup qualifiers 🙌
🇭🇰: With an average attendance of 45,273 at their 3 home games at the new Kai Tak Stadium, HK comes out on top in Asia (🇲🇾: 29,436; 🇧🇩: 22,457)
🇭🇰: With an average attendance of 45,273 at their 3 home games at the new Kai Tak Stadium, HK comes out on top in Asia (🇲🇾: 29,436; 🇧🇩: 22,457)
Ashley Westwood’s position as manager is untenable after Hong Kong failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. He must do the honourable thing and resign — or he must be sacked. www.offside.hk/hkteam/ashle...
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Ashley Westwood’s position as manager is untenable after Hong Kong failed to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. He must do the honourable thing and resign — or he must be sacked. www.offside.hk/hkteam/ashle...
The Hong Kong women’s team is going to travel to Switzerland for two friendly games. On Wed night, 26 Nov, 6 pm, they will take on FC St Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen (shoutout to our friends at @senf.sg!). 3 days later, on 29 Nov, 2 pm, Liechtenstein at the Eschen-Mauren Sportpark
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The Hong Kong women’s team is going to travel to Switzerland for two friendly games. On Wed night, 26 Nov, 6 pm, they will take on FC St Gallen at Sportanlage Kellen (shoutout to our friends at @senf.sg!). 3 days later, on 29 Nov, 2 pm, Liechtenstein at the Eschen-Mauren Sportpark
FT - Singapore beat Hong Kong 2-1 and qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. Nothing left to play for in the campaign for 🇭🇰. One can’t help to seriously question Westwood’s pick for goalkeeper for these last 2 games.
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
FT - Singapore beat Hong Kong 2-1 and qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. Nothing left to play for in the campaign for 🇭🇰. One can’t help to seriously question Westwood’s pick for goalkeeper for these last 2 games.
Singapore taking the lead, 2-1. Heartbreak in the making? #hkfootball
November 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Singapore taking the lead, 2-1. Heartbreak in the making? #hkfootball
Singapore with the dreaded equalizer - now 1-1 at Kai Tak Stadium, 25 minutes to go #hkfootball
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Singapore with the dreaded equalizer - now 1-1 at Kai Tak Stadium, 25 minutes to go #hkfootball
30 min played and Hong Kong still holding the 1-0 lead - but also missed out an several chances to add another goal
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
30 min played and Hong Kong still holding the 1-0 lead - but also missed out an several chances to add another goal
JUST IN: ORR scores for Hong Kong, 1-0 lead!! #hkfootball #AsianQualifiers
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
JUST IN: ORR scores for Hong Kong, 1-0 lead!! #hkfootball #AsianQualifiers
🚩 The red flag - HK’s iconic symbol for sold out football games in the city #hkfootball
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🚩 The red flag - HK’s iconic symbol for sold out football games in the city #hkfootball
🇭🇰 vs 🇸🇬 Today is the day - 8 pm KO at Kai Tak Stadium! If you don’t have a ticket, live broadcast via RTHK 32. There are also confirmed public screenings in several malls, incl Olympian, Citywalk, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, and One North. And in LONDON (The Volley, 211 Old St)
November 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
🇭🇰 vs 🇸🇬 Today is the day - 8 pm KO at Kai Tak Stadium! If you don’t have a ticket, live broadcast via RTHK 32. There are also confirmed public screenings in several malls, incl Olympian, Citywalk, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, and One North. And in LONDON (The Volley, 211 Old St)
Before hosting Bangladesh 🇧🇩 on 14 Oct at home, the 🇭🇰 boys will first go to Dhaka for a match up on Thu, 9 Oct. Kick off at 10 pm HKT - you can watch 📡 via RTHK 32 or join the watch party at The Champion bar inside Kai Tak Stadium. #hkfootball
October 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Before hosting Bangladesh 🇧🇩 on 14 Oct at home, the 🇭🇰 boys will first go to Dhaka for a match up on Thu, 9 Oct. Kick off at 10 pm HKT - you can watch 📡 via RTHK 32 or join the watch party at The Champion bar inside Kai Tak Stadium. #hkfootball
Ticket sales for HK 🇭🇰 vs Bangladesh 🇧🇩 start on 2 October, 11 am, via Ticketflap. Prices range from 80 to 200 HK$ (+ 30 HK$ handling fee). #hkfootball
October 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Ticket sales for HK 🇭🇰 vs Bangladesh 🇧🇩 start on 2 October, 11 am, via Ticketflap. Prices range from 80 to 200 HK$ (+ 30 HK$ handling fee). #hkfootball
Hong Kong will face Bangladesh away in Dhaka on 9 Oct, before having their 2nd home match at Kai Tak Stadium on Tue, 14 Oct. Will it again be a full house? Ticket arrangements to be announced in early October #asiancup #hkfootball
September 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Hong Kong will face Bangladesh away in Dhaka on 9 Oct, before having their 2nd home match at Kai Tak Stadium on Tue, 14 Oct. Will it again be a full house? Ticket arrangements to be announced in early October #asiancup #hkfootball
Some of the players who took to the field at Mong Kok Stadium mentioned that the pitch’s turf has grown a bit long and could benefit from a trim. Maybe one way to slightly improve speed and intensity of the next games there. #hkfootball
August 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Some of the players who took to the field at Mong Kok Stadium mentioned that the pitch’s turf has grown a bit long and could benefit from a trim. Maybe one way to slightly improve speed and intensity of the next games there. #hkfootball
Dani from Eastern is recovering well from his injury and aims to be back in about two weeks, possibly to play against Kowloon City in the Premier League on 13 Sep. Exciting news for Eastern fans! #hkfootball
August 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Dani from Eastern is recovering well from his injury and aims to be back in about two weeks, possibly to play against Kowloon City in the Premier League on 13 Sep. Exciting news for Eastern fans! #hkfootball
The 2025/26 Hong Kong Premier League is about to kick off - with the clash of all clashes: Eastern vs Kitchee. #hkfootball
August 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The 2025/26 Hong Kong Premier League is about to kick off - with the clash of all clashes: Eastern vs Kitchee. #hkfootball
News and notes from the Premier League’s press conference on Monday. The league’s 12th season kicks off on Friday night with an Eastern-Kitchee derby. www.offside.hk/league/kai-t...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
News and notes from the Premier League’s press conference on Monday. The league’s 12th season kicks off on Friday night with an Eastern-Kitchee derby. www.offside.hk/league/kai-t...
In an exclusive interview, Joao Emir details his long and winding journey from the second division in Brazil, via Ukraine, to joining the once storied giants, South China, in Hong Kong. #hkfootball www.offside.hk/hkteam/joao-...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In an exclusive interview, Joao Emir details his long and winding journey from the second division in Brazil, via Ukraine, to joining the once storied giants, South China, in Hong Kong. #hkfootball www.offside.hk/hkteam/joao-...
HKFC maintain a grounded approach toward continental competitions. While qualifying for the ACL would be embraced, the club’s current priority is on steady progress. They follow a structured 5-year plan, now in its 2nd year, aiming for sustainable development #hkfootball
August 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
HKFC maintain a grounded approach toward continental competitions. While qualifying for the ACL would be embraced, the club’s current priority is on steady progress. They follow a structured 5-year plan, now in its 2nd year, aiming for sustainable development #hkfootball
The head coach of Eastern District revealed that forward Lobi Manzoki has joined the HKPL newcomers. Manzoki has been training with the squad throughout the pre-season and showcased outstanding performances. He will wear number 17 in the upcoming season. #hkfootball
August 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The head coach of Eastern District revealed that forward Lobi Manzoki has joined the HKPL newcomers. Manzoki has been training with the squad throughout the pre-season and showcased outstanding performances. He will wear number 17 in the upcoming season. #hkfootball
Yip Ka-yu will return to Rangers over 5 years after his last pro appearance. The former Yuen Long, Rangers and Lee Man keeper was convicted of rape in 2021 but maintained his innocence. In June, he was acquitted by the Court of Appeals.
August 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Yip Ka-yu will return to Rangers over 5 years after his last pro appearance. The former Yuen Long, Rangers and Lee Man keeper was convicted of rape in 2021 but maintained his innocence. In June, he was acquitted by the Court of Appeals.
Rangers have signed Kim Min-gyu from Indonesian club Semen Padang. Kim made 44 appearances over two seasons for the club, and helped them to promote to Liga 1 in 2024. He was also briefly teammates with ex-Kitchee player Charlie Scott last season. #hkfootball
July 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Rangers have signed Kim Min-gyu from Indonesian club Semen Padang. Kim made 44 appearances over two seasons for the club, and helped them to promote to Liga 1 in 2024. He was also briefly teammates with ex-Kitchee player Charlie Scott last season. #hkfootball
FT: @acmilanofficial.bsky.social celebrate a 4-2 win over @lfcr.bsky.social and are awarded the Standard Chartered Trophy. Respectable performance from both teams tonight, yet still an exhibition game after all. Kai Tak Stadium proved itself once again as a world-class venue #hkfootballfestival
July 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
FT: @acmilanofficial.bsky.social celebrate a 4-2 win over @lfcr.bsky.social and are awarded the Standard Chartered Trophy. Respectable performance from both teams tonight, yet still an exhibition game after all. Kai Tak Stadium proved itself once again as a world-class venue #hkfootballfestival
New sports event attendance record for Kai Tak Stadium tonight: 49704 people came out for @lfcr.bsky.social and @acmilanofficial.bsky.social Can @arsenalfc.bsky.social and @tottenhamhotspur.com top this on 31 July? #hkfootballfestival
July 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
New sports event attendance record for Kai Tak Stadium tonight: 49704 people came out for @lfcr.bsky.social and @acmilanofficial.bsky.social Can @arsenalfc.bsky.social and @tottenhamhotspur.com top this on 31 July? #hkfootballfestival