Ho Cheng Yau | |
Birth Date: | 1933 |
Birth Place: | British Hong Kong |
Death Date: | 2016 |
Years1: | 1951–1955 |
Clubs1: | Sing Tao |
Years2: | 1955–1970 |
Clubs2: | South China |
Nationalyears1: | 1950s–1960s |
Nationalteam1: | Hong Kong |
Ho Cheng Yau (; 1933–2016) was a former Hong Kong professional footballer. He represented Hong Kong in 1950s to 1960s.[1] Ho represented Hong Kong in 1954 and 1958 Asian Games.[2]
Ho also represented Hong Kong Chinese[3] in a non-FIFA recognized match against Malayan Chinese in Ho Ho Cup.[4] The team also consisted of Ho's South China team-mate Yiu Chuk Yin and Mok Chun Wa,[5] both Hong Kong-born Chinese footballers who represented Republic of China (Taiwan). Ho also played in 1961 Merdeka Tournament.[6]
Ho, Mok and Yiu were collectively known as the Three Aces of South China.[7]