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Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) confirmed on Saturday, 7 November that the senior national team will not play any matches during the November FIFA international window. The association said that, despite active preparations, the organisation of fixtures and communication with other football associations did not meet expectations and that logistical constraints ultimately prevented any games from being scheduled. The HKFA’s statement, posted late on its website, explained that the senior team will therefore miss the entire international period. It added that the head coach, Luk Bo‑duk, will shift his focus to a training camp for the under‑23 side in Thailand and will conduct a review and discussion with senior squad members to aid future selection and preparation. Earlier in the month, the Indonesian national team’s management body (BTN) had approached the HKFA after a friendly against Jordan was cancelled. BTN chairman Sumardji said that, because Hong Kong could not honour the invitation, Indonesia decided to forego arranging a friendly during the window and instead concentrate on training. The HKFA’s decision to cancel the match was not a refusal but a result of the difficulties in organising a suitable fixture. During the November window, the HKFA will use the period for player assessment and youth development. Coach Luk will observe players’ performances in the domestic league and other competitions, and will use the information to inform future squad selections and tactical plans. U23 Hong Kong squad The HKFA announced the final squad for the under‑23 team’s training camp in Thailand, which will run from 10 to 16 November at the Pattana Sports Resort. Luk Bo‑duk will oversee the camp. The squad includes: Goalkeepers – Mak Tsz‑hon (Hong Kong Football Club) – Shek Ho‑sang (Kitchee) – Liu Wai‑hon (Shatin) Defenders – Lam Ching‑yiu – Ma Kien‑ho – Tsang Tsz‑yuen (Standard Li‑Fung) – Leung Yi‑lei (Eastern) – Leung Lai‑tin – Wong Ching‑hon (Shatin) Midfielders – Yeung Tung‑kei (Eastern) – Pak Yiu‑ma – Yuen Chun‑qin (Eastern) – Lee Cheung‑hon (Kitchee) – Lee Cheng (Kowloon City) – Chiu Cheng‑yung (Kowloon City) – Fung Tin‑yung (Hoi Fu) Forwards – Cheung Ching‑wan – Ma Wing‑sang (Standard Li‑Fung) – Wu Yu‑xi (Chongqing) – Yeung Cheuk‑gwan (Eastern) – Ho Tung‑lam (Hong Kong Football Club) – Cheung Yiu‑hon (Kitchee) – Liu Yu‑hou (Riviera) – Ma Fai (Hoi Fu) The training camp is intended to give the coaching staff a chance to evaluate the players’ form and to plan for upcoming competitions and the development of the national team pipeline. Article source: Sing Tao Electronic Daily | Image credit: Sing Tao Electronic Daily
Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) confirmed on Saturday, 7 November that the senior national team will not play any matches during the November FIFA international window. The association said that, despite active preparations, the organisation of fixtures and communication with other football associations did not meet expectations and that logistical constraints ultimately prevented any games from being scheduled. The HKFA’s statement, posted late on its website, explained that the senior team will therefore miss the entire international period. It added that the head coach, Luk Bo‑duk, will shift his focus to a training camp for the under‑23 side in Thailand and will conduct a review and discussion with senior squad members to aid future selection and preparation. Earlier in the month, the Indonesian national team’s management body (BTN) had approached the HKFA after a friendly against Jordan was cancelled. BTN chairman Sumardji said that, because Hong Kong could not honour the invitation, Indonesia decided to forego arranging a friendly during the window and instead concentrate on training. The HKFA’s decision to cancel the match was not a refusal but a result of the difficulties in organising a suitable fixture. During the November window, the HKFA will use the period for player assessment and youth development. Coach Luk will observe players’ performances in the domestic league and other competitions, and will use the information to inform future squad selections and tactical plans. U23 Hong Kong squad The HKFA announced the final squad for the under‑23 team’s training camp in Thailand, which will run from 10 to 16 November at the Pattana Sports Resort. Luk Bo‑duk will oversee the camp. The squad includes: Goalkeepers – Mak Tsz‑hon (Hong Kong Football Club) – Shek Ho‑sang (Kitchee) – Liu Wai‑hon (Shatin) Defenders – Lam Ching‑yiu – Ma Kien‑ho – Tsang Tsz‑yuen (Standard Li‑Fung) – Leung Yi‑lei (Eastern) – Leung Lai‑tin – Wong Ching‑hon (Shatin) Midfielders – Yeung Tung‑kei (Eastern) – Pak Yiu‑ma – Yuen Chun‑qin (Eastern) – Lee Cheung‑hon (Kitchee) – Lee Cheng (Kowloon City) – Chiu Cheng‑yung (Kowloon City) – Fung Tin‑yung (Hoi Fu) Forwards – Cheung Ching‑wan – Ma Wing‑sang (Standard Li‑Fung) – Wu Yu‑xi (Chongqing) – Yeung Cheuk‑gwan (Eastern) – Ho Tung‑lam (Hong Kong Football Club) – Cheung Yiu‑hon (Kitchee) – Liu Yu‑hou (Riviera) – Ma Fai (Hoi Fu) The training camp is intended to give the coaching staff a chance to evaluate the players’ form and to plan for upcoming competitions and the development of the national team pipeline.
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