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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.
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
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
🚩 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)
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
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
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
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
They are still looking for players that can strengthen the current squad defensively #hkfootball
July 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
They are still looking for players that can strengthen the current squad defensively #hkfootball
Manchester United ended their turbulent 2024-25 season with a 3-1 comeback win over a Hong Kong selection in a post-season friendly. The rainy night in pictures: www.instagram.com/p/DKUUd2AMJn...
May 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Manchester United ended their turbulent 2024-25 season with a 3-1 comeback win over a Hong Kong selection in a post-season friendly. The rainy night in pictures: www.instagram.com/p/DKUUd2AMJn...
In an exclusive interview, Orr took time out to discuss Asian Cup qualifiers, food and nutrition for top athletes, the magnificence of Mehdi Taremi and defeating Iran whilst also getting tired of playing Iran www.offside.hk/uncategorize...
May 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In an exclusive interview, Orr took time out to discuss Asian Cup qualifiers, food and nutrition for top athletes, the magnificence of Mehdi Taremi and defeating Iran whilst also getting tired of playing Iran www.offside.hk/uncategorize...
We can confirm that both Aleks Shliakotin and Manuel Bleda will be named in the preliminary squad to face Manchester United, Nepal and India. Vas Nuñez (without club) is also included.
Lam Hin-ting and Yu Wai-lim did not make the cut.
Lam Hin-ting and Yu Wai-lim did not make the cut.
May 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We can confirm that both Aleks Shliakotin and Manuel Bleda will be named in the preliminary squad to face Manchester United, Nepal and India. Vas Nuñez (without club) is also included.
Lam Hin-ting and Yu Wai-lim did not make the cut.
Lam Hin-ting and Yu Wai-lim did not make the cut.
Under Westwood, Hong Kong have only played 1 out of 8 matches against a team with higher FIFA ranking than themselves (Philippines). This will change the stats to 1 out of 9. #hkfootball
April 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Under Westwood, Hong Kong have only played 1 out of 8 matches against a team with higher FIFA ranking than themselves (Philippines). This will change the stats to 1 out of 9. #hkfootball
DEADLINE DAY DEAL: Tai Po have bolstered their attack with the last minute signing of Italo Montaño. The 25-year-old scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists for Heilongjiang Ice City in China League One last season. #hkfootball
March 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
DEADLINE DAY DEAL: Tai Po have bolstered their attack with the last minute signing of Italo Montaño. The 25-year-old scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists for Heilongjiang Ice City in China League One last season. #hkfootball
Kevin Moreno's registration is complete! The Colombian CB was signed by Tai Po, who had earlier lost Marcão for the season to a serious knee injury.
HK's free agent window remains open until 27/3.
HK's free agent window remains open until 27/3.
March 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Kevin Moreno's registration is complete! The Colombian CB was signed by Tai Po, who had earlier lost Marcão for the season to a serious knee injury.
HK's free agent window remains open until 27/3.
HK's free agent window remains open until 27/3.
As previously rumoured, HK 🇭🇰 will take on Macau 🇲🇴at Mong Kok Stadium on 19 Mar in the last test match ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup campaign, which starts on 25 Mar away in Singapore. There is doubt that Macau is an ideal sparring partner for the challenges ahead. #hkfootball
February 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As previously rumoured, HK 🇭🇰 will take on Macau 🇲🇴at Mong Kok Stadium on 19 Mar in the last test match ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup campaign, which starts on 25 Mar away in Singapore. There is doubt that Macau is an ideal sparring partner for the challenges ahead. #hkfootball
Hong Kong fans turn it up at the Guangdong-HK Cup 📢🔥🇭🇰
January 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hong Kong fans turn it up at the Guangdong-HK Cup 📢🔥🇭🇰
FT: HK succumb to a 1-2 defeat at Hong Kong Stadium in what was an incredibly heated return leg (with +11 min injury time) of the Guangdong-HK Cup, following a 1-1 draw in Guangzhou last week. It’s Guangdong’s 26th title in the 43rd edition of this tournament.
January 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
FT: HK succumb to a 1-2 defeat at Hong Kong Stadium in what was an incredibly heated return leg (with +11 min injury time) of the Guangdong-HK Cup, following a 1-1 draw in Guangzhou last week. It’s Guangdong’s 26th title in the 43rd edition of this tournament.
Kowloon City are on the verge of signing former Senegalese international Abdoulaye Sané. Originally from France, Sané has spent most of his career in the French lower divisions, with spells in the Saudi Pro League and the I-League
January 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Kowloon City are on the verge of signing former Senegalese international Abdoulaye Sané. Originally from France, Sané has spent most of his career in the French lower divisions, with spells in the Saudi Pro League and the I-League
Hong Kong’s 2024/25 FA Cup will kick off on 2 February with a preliminary round between Rangers and North District. The quarter finals are scheduled for early March, with Kitchee and Tai Po locking horns at Mong Kok Stadium #hkfootball
January 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Hong Kong’s 2024/25 FA Cup will kick off on 2 February with a preliminary round between Rangers and North District. The quarter finals are scheduled for early March, with Kitchee and Tai Po locking horns at Mong Kok Stadium #hkfootball
He's back! After 6 months in China, Ibrahim Yakubu Nassam has returned to Rangers where he helped the club to win the Sapling Cup last season
January 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
He's back! After 6 months in China, Ibrahim Yakubu Nassam has returned to Rangers where he helped the club to win the Sapling Cup last season
Meanwhile, the 6th Women’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup will be played on Tue, 14 Jan at the Tianhe Sports Centre (not the main stadium)
January 8, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Meanwhile, the 6th Women’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup will be played on Tue, 14 Jan at the Tianhe Sports Centre (not the main stadium)