It was announced by Port Vila Football Association that the former Henderson Eels wing-back and Solomon Islands national team member Prince Tahanipue is set to join local giants Galaxy FC. The player, that represented his country at the FIFA World Cup Qualifying tournament last year in Qatar, last played for Wynnum Wolves FC in Australia and is set to join the former Vanuatu’s national champion.
The 28-year-old player was in Australia alongside other Solomon Islands that were playing for Wolves, notably Micah Lea’alafa and Atkin Kaua. The players were succesful in trials in Australia as the Solomon Islands national team prepared for the FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament in Queensland. After reaching the final but losing to New Zealand the spot in the FIFA World Cup Continental Playoffs, Prince alongside his compatriots returned Australia and joined Wolves.
It is known Galaxy already requested the wing-back’s ITC (International Transfer Certificate) to Football Australia in order to complete the deal. The transfer window in Vanuatu is set to finish on 12th February.
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