The
Hong Kong Football Association (), often abbreviated to the
HKFA, is the governing body of
association football in
Hong Kong. Its current chairman is Brian Leung Hung-Tak and its general secretary is Vincent Yuen Mun-Chuen.
History
Established in 1909, it is one of the oldest Football Federations in Asia and is responsible for organising various
football competitions including the Hong Kong First Division, for professional, amateur and young footballers in Hong Kong.
In 1954, HKFA joined
FIFA, and was also one of twelve founding associations of the
Asian Football Confederation. Hong Kong played an important role in the early development of Asian football, and was given the honour of hosting the first
Asian Cup competition in
1956, in which Hong Kong came third in the tournament.
HKFA is also responsible for operating the
Hong Kong football team (), which represents
Hong Kong and competes in international football events.
HKFA's president is
Timothy Fok <Small>
SBS JP</small>. The association is currently led by chairman Brian Leung Hung-tak.
2010–11 reform
Former
The FA executive director
David Davies will lead the team at change agent
Scott Wilson Group, which was appointed in September 2010 by
Hong Kong Football Association to carry out the reform and restructuring of football in Hong Kong.
Staff
Secretary
See also
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