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The EAFF E-1 Football Championship, also known as the East Asian Football Championship, is a regional tournament for men's and women's teams from member nations of the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF).
Striker Michael Udebuluzor training ahead of Hong Kong’s clash with South Korea in the recent East Asian Football Championship. Photo: WhatsApp
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Hong Kong striker Udebuluzor sacked by China club 24 hours after signing contract

After days of rumour and speculation, Suzhou Dongwu on Friday announced the signing of two new players, neither of whom was the striker.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong striker angers China fans with post-match comments, asks for forgiveness

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong defender’s debut pride amid mental challenges and career uncertainty

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Questions hang over future of football event, but Orr just happy to get game time

Hong Kong striker believes ‘timing and organisation’ of East Asian Football Championship both need work.

Wumitijiang Yusupu (left) clears the ball away as Matt Orr closes in during Hong Kong’s game against China in the East Asian Football Championship. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong striker’s ‘sour taste’ after team come up short in China loss

Matt Orr says city team missed ‘genuine chance’ to topple Chinese, acknowledges ‘we took our foot off the gas’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach rues lost chance after defeat to China in East Asian finale

Ashley Westwood praises his men for ‘having a real go’ despite failure to test Chinese keeper Yan Junling as Huang Zhengyu scores only goal.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

East Asian Football Championship: Hong Kong out ‘to make history’ against China

City team looking for first competitive victory over mainlanders since the 1985 Beijing World Cup upset.

Hong Kong head coach Ashley Westwood takes training ahead of his side’s East Asian Football Championship game against China in South Korea. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s ‘heart and desire’ can see off China, they’re ‘not Brazil’ Chan says

Philip Chan accepts Chinese boast superior ‘ranking and ability’, but fit-again midfielder backs city team’s ‘heart and desire’ to triumph.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong football coach hoping to lead Chinese Taipei to 2027 World Cup

Chan Hiu-ming targets women’s tournament in Brazil after team gives China a fright at East Asian Football Championship.

Japan star’s dream week: sign for Everton then star in rout of Chinese Taipei

Rion Ishikawa already looking beyond South Korea with sights set on second Asia World Cup triumph.

Rion Ishikawa in action during Japan’s game against Chinese Taipei at Suwon World Cup Stadium. Photo: Getty Images
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

East Asian Championship: China lose to Japan, face Hong Kong wooden spoon fight

Mao Hosoya blasts Japan in front after 11 minutes, before Chinese fate sealed by second-half Henry Heroki Mochizuki strike.

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Mao Hosoya, seen here in action against Indonesia last month, scored Japan’s opener against China. Photo: Kyodo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong defender targets historic win to break 40-year drought against China

Defensive mainstay Leon Jones aiming to impress potential suitors in blockbuster game following expiry of Kitchee contract.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong out to ‘impose ourselves on China’ in East Asian Football Championship

Ashley Westwood keen to avoid pointless fate of four previous coaches who led city team in four-team tournament.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong give fans reasons to believe China win possible in loss to South Korea

City side beaten 2-0, but put in better performance in second game of East Asian Football Championship.

Sun Ming-him puts his foot in to challenge scorer Kang Sang-yoon. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong climb Fifa rankings, coach vows to make fans proud against South Korea

Ashley Westwood confident city team will learn from errors that contributed to heavy defeat by Japan.

Ashley Westwood enjoys a lighter moment in training as Stefan Pereira (right) and Kyle Lau (left) watch on. Photo: HKFA
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

26 years after World Cup final loss to USA, are China’s women even best in Asia?

Chinese concede late equaliser to South Korea titan Ji So-yun, who was key for USA boss Emma Hayes during eight decorated Chelsea years.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong striker hopes to make China home, as he quits problem club in Germany

Striker Michael Udebuluzor eyes a move closer to family and friends, leaving ‘club I don’t like’ and coaching clashes behind.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Picked for Hong Kong ahead of fan favourite, footballer Lau is ready to show why

Kyle Lau eyes first international goal at East Asian Football Championship, after promising cameo against Japan.

Kyle Lau takes aim during January’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup second leg at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s rocket man brought crashing back down to earth by Japan

Shinichi Chan says team were well beaten in first game of East Asian Football Championship, sees reasons for cheer ahead of South Korea test.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Give women top jobs, says China’s Wu, as 4 men take charge at Asia football comp

Captain Wu Haiyan says change would be ‘big improvement’ for game ahead of women’s regional tournament, Japan head coach reveals why he quit Man City.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong shown their level by rampant Japan in East Asian Football Championship

City’s team floored by first-half onslaught in South Korea, but score their first East Asian finals goal since 2003.

Hong Kong’s Leon Jones tries to drive clear of Japan forward Yuki Kakita. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Do Hong Kong really have no chance at East Asian Football Championship?

Coach Ashley Westwood plays up size of task against Japan, hosts South Korea and China, but city’s team are unbeaten in 10 games.

Hong Kong coach Ashley Westwood (right) speaks at a pre-tournament press conference. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong ‘crazy guys’ flock to South Korea for East Asian Football Championship

Supporters’ groups flocking to Seoul, with numbers set to peak ahead of high-profile China clash next Tuesday.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China’s new era gets off to losing start at East Asian Football Championship

South Korea leave A-listers at home but still too powerful for China in opening match of East Asian Football Championships.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong star trained with PSG and Ajax but is living his dream in the city

France-born winger becoming important figure for city coach Ashley Westwood following debut this year.

Raphael Merkies fires at goal during his official Hong Kong debut against Macau. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong keeper Yapp aims to play abroad, decade after mainland move was halted

City’s top stopper Yapp Hung-fai knows hopes of playing overseas are slimmer aged 35, but refuses to give up on dream.

Yapp Hung-fai in action for Hong Kong during their Asian Cup finals clash with Iran in January 2024. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football star Chan felt ‘weird and empty’ after struggling with form

Midfielder Philip Chan scored twice against Guam after getting back into Hong Kong team, wants to regain regular spot in ‘more technical’ side.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Westwood has ‘bit between my teeth’ in Hong Kong job and focused on more success

Hong Kong on six-match winning run after thumping Guam, but boss wants more across the board for bigger challenges next year.

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