“I’m honoured for the opportunity to lead the Hong Kong senior representative team,” Andersen said in a media release. “I hope to use my experience and tactical philosophy in building a strong and competitive team for upcoming international matches.”
 
Andersen previously qualified DPR Korea for the finals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, when his side defeated Hong Kong in the preliminary rounds to secure their place at the tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

The 58-year-old made his name as a striker in the Bundesliga with FC Nurnberg, Eintracht Frankfurt and Fortuna Dusseldorf before moving into coaching.
 
He was appointed DPR Korea coach in 2016 and spent two years in the country before standing down and taking over at K League club Incheon United in 2019.

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