Hong Kong football head coach departs after Asian Cup loss to Singapore

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HONG KONG: The head coach of Hong Kong's football team Ashley Westwood said on Monday (Nov 24) he will leave the role following the city's bruising defeat to Singapore in last week's 2027 Asian Cup qualifier. Westwood came under fire from fans and even Hong Kong's sports minister after the team squandered an early lead to lose 2-1 to Singapore at the Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday. The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) announced that it had "reached an agreement to end the