Hong Kong football team unveils preliminary squad for AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Bangladesh

The Hong Kong national football team has announced a 34-player preliminary squad as it gears up for two pivotal matches against Bangladesh in the third round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. 

The Hong Kong Team, under the guidance of head coach Ashley Westwood, will travel to Dhaka on October 6 for the away fixture on October 9 at the National Stadium, kicking off at 8pm local time. 

The return leg follows on October 14, with Bangladesh visiting Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong for an 8pm showdown, marking another chapter in the team's campaign to secure a spot in the continental tournament.

The squad, drawn from both local leagues and overseas clubs, blends experienced campaigners with emerging talents.

Goalkeepers: Yapp Hung-fai (Eastern), Ng Wai-him (Kowloon City), Tse Ka-wing (Tai Po), Aleks Shliakotin

Defenders: Leon Jones (Eastern District), Oliver Gerbig (Henan Songshan Longmen), Dudu (Lee Man), Yue Tse-nam (Meizhou Hakka), Alexander Jojo (Shanghai Port), Shinichi Chan (Shanghai Shenhua), Clement Benhaddouche (Shenzhen Juniors), Lee Ka-ho (Tai Po), Nicholas Benavides (Tai Po), Sun Ming-him (Tianjin Jinmen Tiger), Vas Nuñez (Yanbian Longding). 

Midfielders: Ng Yu-hei (Chongqing Tonglianglong), Tan Chun-lok from Kitchee, Awal Mahama (Kowloon City), Everton Camargo (Lee Man), Anson Wong Ho-chun (Qingdao Hainiu), Ma Hei-wai (Shaanxi Union), Raphaël Merkies (Shandong Taishan), Jesse Yu Joy-yin (Shijiazhuang Gongfu), Fernando (Tai Po), and Ngan Cheuk-pan (Tai Po). 

Forwards: Manolo Bleda Eastern, Michael Udebuluzor (JK Tallinna Kalev), Juninho (Kitchee), Sohgo Ichikawa (Southern District), Stefan Pereira (Southern District), Lau Ka-kiu (Lee Man), Wong Wai (Lee Man), Matt Orr (Shenzhen Peng City), Chan Siu-kwan (Tai Po).