Hong Kong's FA Cup which is scheduled to begin on the 12th May 2009, will be sponsored by Sheffield United Football Club. United already have connections around those neck of the woods, with Chengdu Blades of China being owned by the Sheffield side.
The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) have confirmed that their 2008/2009 FA Cup will be named 'The Sheffield United FA Cup'. Blades chairman Kevin McCabe and Chengdu Blades chairman Tony Xu were both invited to draw the first round fixtures for the FA Cup.
Kevin McCabe said: "It is a great honour for Sheffield United and Chengdu Blades to be invited to sponsor the Hong Kong FA Cup. It demonstrates our commitment to supporting the growth of football in China and Hong Kong, whilst we continue to make the 'Blades' a global football proposition."