Khalid Eisa, meanwhile, will have to play a leadership role with the majority of the United Arab Emirates’ players making their tournament debut.
Yapp, who started his international career with the Hong Kong’s U23 team in 2009, wants his team to seize the opportunity of playing continental football. .....
After 55 years, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China is set to make a historic return to the continental stage! #AsianCup2023 | #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/7CqaOD7dvS
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 11, 2024
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