Celebrate a distinctive chapter in Asian football history with the Hong Kong 1998 Home Retro Football Jersey. Representing Hong Kong's international football identity during the late 1990s, this classic red shirt recalls a period of transition and continued participation in regional competitions. Following the 1997 handover, Hong Kong maintained its separate representative football team and continued competing internationally under its established football association.
During 1998, Hong Kong participated in international fixtures and the Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. The team faced Oman and host nation Thailand in the tournament's group stage, competing against established opponents from across Asia. Although the results proved challenging, the campaign provided international experience for a squad featuring both established representatives and developing local players.
The team included several recognisable figures from Hong Kong football during the period. Forward Au Wai Lun was among the most prominent attacking players, while midfielder Cheung Sai Ho represented the technical quality of the local game. Defender Yau Kin Wai contributed experience at the back, supported by players including Leung Chi Wing, Wong Wai Tak and Lo Kai Wah. These footballers formed part of a generation that represented Hong Kong during an important period in its sporting history.
The 1998 home jersey is associated with Hong Kong's traditional red-and-white colour scheme, reflecting the representative team's established visual identity. The predominantly red appearance creates a classic international football aesthetic, complemented by contrasting white elements. Different shirt configurations were used for international and tournament fixtures during the year, making the exact collar, sleeve and crest presentation dependent on the specific version being reproduced.
With its classic late-1990s styling and connection to Hong Kong's international football heritage, this retro jersey offers a distinctive addition to any collection. It celebrates the players, traditions and representative football identity of Hong Kong during a memorable period in Asian football history.
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Hong Kong 1998 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 47 32 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Information Details Year 1998 National Team Hong Kong Region Hong Kong, China Competition International Friendlies, 1998 Dynasty Cup, 1998 Asian Games 1998 Asian Games Group Stage – Group F Asian Games Results Hong Kong 0–6 Oman; Thailand 5–0 Hong Kong 1998 Friendly Result Hong Kong 1–1 Vietnam Asian Games Head Coach Sebastião Araújo Notable Players Au Wai Lun, Cheung Sai Ho, Yau Kin Wai, Leung Chi Wing, Wong Wai Tak, Lo Kai Wah, Sung Lin Yung Kit Type Home Primary Colour Red Secondary Colour White Front Sponsor None – National Team Jersey Kit Variations Different home-shirt configurations were associated with international fixtures and tournament appearances in 1998 Historical Significance A distinctive period in Hong Kong football history, featuring international competition following the 1997 handover The 1998 calendar year marked an important transitional period for Hong Kong football. The representative team continued competing internationally following the 1997 handover, participating in regional fixtures and the Asian Games in Bangkok. Hong Kong faced Oman and Thailand in the Asian Games group stage, while established players such as Au Wai Lun and Cheung Sai Ho represented the territory during this period. The team's traditional red home shirts remain distinctive reminders of late-1990s Hong Kong football, an era closely associated with the development of local talent and the continuing popularity of the representative side.
Rec. Player Printing Options
For the Hong Kong 1998 Home Jersey, traditional late-1990s international number printing is recommended. Player names were not consistently displayed on Hong Kong match shirts during this period.
The following numbers are documented in Hong Kong's 1998 Asian Games squad. However, the Asian Games featured a separate tournament shirt variation, so these combinations should not automatically be treated as confirmed printing for every 1998 home jersey.
Best Printing Choice: AU WAI LUN 7
Other Strong Options: CHEUNG SAI HO 8 / YAU KIN WAI 2 / SUNG LIN YUNG 9 / LO KAI WAH 6 / POON MAN CHUN 10
Printing Recommendation AU WAI LUN 7 Au Wai Lun was one of Hong Kong's most recognisable forwards of the 1990s. Number 7 is documented in the 1998 Asian Games squad, making him the strongest overall choice. CHEUNG SAI HO 8 Cheung Sai Ho was a talented midfielder associated with Hong Kong football during the 1990s. His tournament number 8 is a distinctive alternative. YAU KIN WAI 2 Yau Kin Wai was an established defender whose international career made him a recognisable figure in Hong Kong football. SUNG LIN YUNG 9 Sung Lin Yung was an experienced forward included in Hong Kong's 1998 Asian Games squad. LO KAI WAH 6 Lo Kai Wah represented Hong Kong in midfield and provides a period-specific alternative for collectors. POON MAN CHUN 10 Poon Man Chun was a young attacking player selected for the 1998 Asian Games, offering a distinctive number 10 option. For the most historically conservative presentation, an unprinted shirt is recommended unless the exact match version and corresponding player number can be confirmed.
DETAILED RECOMMENDATION
We recommend AU WAI LUN 7 as the best printing choice for the Hong Kong 1998 Home Jersey. Au Wai Lun was one of the territory's most recognisable attacking players during the late 1990s, representing Hong Kong in international competition and establishing himself as an important figure in local football. His documented number 7 from the 1998 Asian Games makes him a meaningful choice for collectors.
CHEUNG SAI HO 8 is an excellent alternative, celebrating a technically gifted midfielder from the same generation. YAU KIN WAI 2 represents Hong Kong's defensive line, while SUNG LIN YUNG 9 offers a traditional centre-forward selection.
Because Hong Kong used different shirt configurations during 1998, number-only printing should be matched to the specific competition version whenever possible.
