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Ashley Westwood
The latest news and top stories on Ashley Westwood, an English football manager with a coaching career. He currently leads the Hong Kong national team, having previously managed the Afghanistan national team and several clubs across Asia.
Roberto Losada has left Eastern with immediate effect. Photo: Eastern FC
Hong Kong Premier League

Eastern look west for Losada replacement after boss leaves with immediate effect

Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Losada named Hong Kong’s interim coach as FA hunts for boss with ‘global vision’

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

As Hong Kong seeks new football coach, Roberto Losada says he is ‘super-ready’

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Opinion | What Hong Kong’s next football coach must do differently from Westwood

Ashley Westwood was liked by his players, but less by fans and bosses in a working relationship that was never built to last.

Fans show their support for Hong Kong during the defeat by Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore

The team must lick its wounds and learn from the defeat so it can deliver for the fans and the city.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po boss eyes Hong Kong job, keeper hits back at Westwood as saga rumbles on

Lee Chi-kin led side to Hong Kong Premier League title in 2024-25, while dropped goalkeeper Tse says he wanted to face Singapore.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Singapore minister apologises to Hong Kong government after ‘idiots’ insult

David Neo privately messages Rosanna Law Shuk-pui to say sorry for disparaging remarks about city football team’s fans and players.

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David Neo addresses a jubilant Singapore dressing room after their win over Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Exclusive | Hong Kong football boss Westwood to leave job days after Singapore defeat

Source says head coach to go after 15 months in the post, with departure tied to failure to qualify for 2027 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chief backs manager Westwood after fans call for sacking

HKFA president Pui Kwan-kay also says he will not bow to pressure stemming from comments made by sports minister Rosanna Law.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong fans want Westwood sacked, sports minister questions coach’s tactics

Supporters take to social media to vent frustration at city’s head coach Ashley Westwood after Asian Cup qualifying loss at home to Singapore.

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Hong Kong’s have been venting their frustration following their team’s loss to Singapore. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

Hong Kong’s players face their fans after Tuesday’s defeat at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ilhan, Shawal shatter Hong Kong hearts, Singapore claim stunning Asian Cup upset

Hong Kong throw away early lead, lose winner-takes-all battle for place at 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers urged to reach Asian Cup ‘properly’ by beating Singapore

Coach Westwood says city’s team did not qualify by ‘normal channels’ for last edition, as they eye chance to do so at Kai Tak on Tuesday.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Exhausted and forgiven Hong Kong striker aiming to avoid Singapore tears

Michael Udebuluzor confident of overcoming jet lag and breathing issues in time for the crunch Kai Tak Stadium clash.

Michael Udebuluzor (right) in action during Hong Kong’s 1-1 draw with Cambodia on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong held by Cambodia in warm-up for critical Asian Cup clash with Singapore

Wong Wai opens scoring for city team in front of 7,480 at Hong Kong Stadium, but Krya Saret hits back for visitors.

Matt Orr fends off Krya Saret during Hong Kong’s 1-1 draw with Cambodia. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Pakistan-born footballer’s Hong Kong ambition after ditching first sporting love

Jahangir Khan fighting for recall to city team after excellent start to season with surprise local league table-toppers North District.

English Premier League

Manchester United and Liverpool old boys toil in Hong Kong as fans stay away

Thousands of empty seats for Red on Red match at Kai Tak Stadium game between sides captained by Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Tse’s Kai Tak debut ‘dream come true’, but focus on winner-takes-all Asian clash

Hong Kong goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing is already looking ahead to key Singapore encounter in November, with victory guaranteeing Asian Cup spot.

Hong Kong are 90 minutes away from reaching a second successive Asian Cup finals. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Westwood rues missed opportunity after Hong Kong Asian Cup draw with Bangladesh

Matt Orr’s penalty gives hosts the lead at crackling Kai Tak, but visitors strike late after Oliver Gerbig is sent off.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss dismisses Bangladesh moans before sold-out Kai Tak Stadium clash

Ashley Westwood aiming to recreate result and atmosphere from India victory, backs confident deputy keeper Tse Ka-wing to thrive.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hat-trick hero Merkies vows to make Bangladesh pay double after match ball snub

Raphael Merkies fired Hong Kong to a 4-3 win in Dhaka on Thursday, only for Bangladesh officials to refuse to hand over the ball.

A gleeful Matt Orr (left) chases Raphael Merkies after the winger’s winner in Bangladesh. Photo: HKFA
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong ‘2 big results’ from second straight Asian Cup finals

Coach Ashley Westwood eyes early qualification for the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia, as city team get set for Bangladesh rematch.

Juninho tries to evade a trio of Bangladesh defenders on a fevered night at Dhaka’s National Stadium. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong strike at death for stunning AFC Asian Cup win in Bangladesh

Raphael Merkies completes hat-trick in 11th minute of stoppage time as city team win topsy-turvy seven-goal thriller in Dhaka.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong will overcome hostile Bangladesh Asian Cup atmosphere, pledges forward

Mahama Awal set to be roared on by family and friends in birth-country Cameroon as city team gear up for pivotal qualifiers.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong legend Yapp could quit international game if Asian Cup quest fails

Goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai says teammates playing in mainland China are helping the city team become a growing force.

Yapp Hung-fai captures the joyous scenes after Hong Kong beat India in their June Asian Cup qualifier at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

King’s Cup: Hong Kong make most of Fiji indiscipline to run up score in Thailand

Jesse Yu and Juninho both net doubles in 8-0 thrashing after Pacific Islanders implode with two early red cards.

Hong Kong pair Dudu (left) and Matt Orr leap for a high ball in the Fiji penalty box. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong seek King’s Cup win over Fiji, and an Asian Cup bounce

Leon Jones underlines value of Thai competition ahead of vital qualifiers against Bangladesh.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

King’s Cup: Hong Kong lose to Iraq after city team threaten to shock favourites

Matt Orr penalty puts Ashley Westwood’s team in front, but Mohanad Ali comes off bench to hit double and seal King’s Cup final spot.

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