Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated draw in Doha, The Norwegian tells the-AFC.com what it means to qualify and his hopes for Hong Kong at the Finals in Qatar.
For weeks after Hong Kong confirmed their first appearance at the AFC Asian Cup Finals since 1968, head coach Jorn Andersen would be accosted as he strolled through the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay.
Such was the delight in the territory, residents would stop the Norwegian to give thanks for an achievement that will see Hong Kong end an absence that stretches back 55 years when the next edition of the continental championship kicks off in Qatar in January.
✅ 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 14, 2022
Stupendous. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong march towards #AsianCup2023 for the first time since 1968! pic.twitter.com/NjsyqhEP6n
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