Hong Kong's Record Goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai Hints at Retirement if Asian Cup Bid Fails
Hong Kong is set for crucial qualifiers this year, with matches against Singapore in November and India in March. The team's record-breaking goalkeeper, Yapp Hung-fai, has hinted at retirement if they fail to reach the 2027 Asian Cup. Currently ranked 146th in the world, Hong Kong faces pivotal back-to-back games against Bangladesh this month.
Yapp, with an impressive 111 caps, is Hong Kong's most capped player, 40 more than the second-most capped player, Huang Yang. He believes securing six points from the Bangladesh games could top their qualifying group and secure a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup. Despite his optimism, Yapp has expressed uncertainty about his international future if the team fails to qualify. No information is available about a national coach leading the team in the 2027 Asian Cup.
Hong Kong's upcoming qualifiers are critical for their Asian Cup hopes. Yapp's future with the team remains uncertain, adding to the pressure. The team's performance in the upcoming games will likely determine their path to the 2027 Asian Cup.
