Hong Kong National Football Team, Squad, Injuries, Schedule and Stats

Football Association of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Football Association)

The Football Association of Hong Kong is responsible for the operation of the Hong Kong national football team. They were formed in 1914 and have worked as the major football body to take care of the Hong Kong national football team players. The Football Association of Hong Kong organizes the Hong Kong Premier League, as well as the Hong Kong First Division and Hong Kong Women's League. They are also responsible for appointing and paying the Hong Kong national football team manager, currently Ashley Westwood, and for hosting matches at the Hong Kong national football team stadium.

History of Hong Kong National Football Team: Early Years

The Hong Kong football team actually started playing football starting from the 1937 Hong Kong-Macau Interport Tournament, but the Hong Kong national football teams were recognized as a FIFA and AFC member in 1954. In their first international match, the Hong Kong national football team held South Korea to a 3-3 draw thanks to some terrific performances from the Hong Kong football team players. The early years were promising for the Hong Kong football team, as they finished in third place at the 1956 AFC Asian Cup after hosting the tournament.

The Hong Kong national football team participated in three AFC Asian Cup tournaments from 1956-1968, finishing in fourth place in 1964! A prominent figure for the Hong Kong football team players at the time was their legendary forward Ho Cheung Yau, who scored 14 goals in 34 games. The Hong Kong national football team players also fought hard to reach the quarterfinals of the 1958 Asian Games, with their good times being heralded by the legendary Hong Kong national football team coach, Lai Shui Wing. Under the Hong Kong national football team coach Shiu Wing, they won 16 of their 43 matches and qualified for major tournaments.

Home Stadium of Hong Kong National Football Team

The Hong Kong national football team have most of their home matches take place at the Hong Kong stadium. This has served as the Hong Kong national football team stadium since 1953, as it hosted the 1956 AFC Asian Cup and many home games for the Hong Kong football team. The Hong Kong national football team stadium has also hosted notable international matches involving Argentina and England, as well as friendly matches for Premier League giants like Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea!

The maximum capacity for the Hong Kong stadium is 40,116, and it is located at Causeway Bay in the valley of Caroline Hill in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong national football team stadium has even hosted the Rugby World Cup twice, as well as the Hong Kong Sevens. Over the last few years, the Strength (the Hong Kong national football team nickname) have also played their home matches at the 50,000-capacityKai Tak Sports Park as well as the Mong Kok Stadium.

Hong Kong National Football Team: Achievements & Honours

The Hong Kong football team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but they have qualified for the AFC Asian Cup four times. Their biggest achievement in the Asian Cup was the third-place finish in 1956. The Hong Kong national football team have won some trophies in the past, with most of their success coming in friendly tournaments.