Kitchee will take on Thai Super League soccer champions Muangthong United when the Lunar New Year Cup kicks off on January 28 at Hong Kong Stadium. The opening day will also feature K-League champions FC Seoul against the Australian Under-23 squad, managed by former Kitchee coach Josep Gombau. The two winners will meet in the final three days later with a US$60,000 winner’s cheque at stake. There will also be a play-off for third place.
