Japan Football Association (JFA) has signed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) today, 17 December, in Tokyo. This agreement in between the football governing bodies will deepen the mutual relationship and continuous cooperation for a further development of football in both Hong Kong and Japan.

JFA President TASHIMA Kohzo expressed his appreciation of such an important occasion. “This partnership is very meaningful to us, and I strongly believe that it will deepen the ties of friendship and trust between the two football families. I sincerely believe this will enable us to help each other to advance to a higher level not only in technical aspect but also in administrative aspects.”

The MoU between HKFA and JFA stipulates the cooperation with each other in the following areas:

・Player development (Men’s and Women’s)
・Coach education development
・Women’s football development
・Referee development
・Representative teams development
・Facility management and operation
・Futsal development

Until today JFA has signed MoU with England, France, Germany, India, Iran, Jordan, Mongolia, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.