Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee plan to strengthen their squad for next season's Asian competitions, with president Ken Ng Kin aiming for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two and promising a "stronger and better" team to compete with wealthier Asian rivals.
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One of Hong Kong’s most successful and enduring footballers, Helio Goncalves, believes the city’s under-22 league is delivering “huge experiences” for emerging players, but he acknowledged “it would be great to play more on grass”. A six-times local Premier League champion during 11 years with Kitchee, Goncalves has this season combined being the cornerstone of Eastern District’s miserly defence with managing the club’s under-22 team in the league that was launched last term. On Monday, the...
Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee have asked the Asian Football Confederation for clarity on whether they will be promoted to the revamped AFC Champions League Elite for 2026-27. The AFC proposed expanding the competition from 24 to 32 teams, creating uncertainty. Kitchee, who secured the domestic title with four matches to spare last month, expected to compete in the secondary AFC Champions League Two. Head coach Inigo Calderon said the situation is not clear and called for a prompt decision.
Kitchee can clinch the Premier League title on Sunday with a win over BC Rangers, aiming to prove their dominance in Hong Kong football after a recent cup final loss.
