The Islanders Observer is back! After eight episodes talking about the foreign players from Pacific Islands that are currently playing the 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season, Oceania Football Center crosses the world to talk about Oceanian players who are living the American Dream by playing the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, the main soccerContinue reading “Islanders Observer #09 – Gimale Essacu”
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Will Micah Lea’alafa play 2020 Futsal World Cup?
It was recently reported by media that Solomon Islands international Micah Lea’alafa returned to his homeland after leaving Maritzburg United from South Africa. Lea’alafa is currently facing some problems with injuries but there is no doubts that he is one of the most talented players from Solomon Islands. He has a indisputable quality at 11-a-sideContinue reading “Will Micah Lea’alafa play 2020 Futsal World Cup?”
Mitch Cooper and Hume City fought hard but lost FV Community Shield in the shootout
Hume City faced Bentleigh Greens in the 2020 Football Victoria Community Shield, a annual soccer match between the winners of the National Premier Leagues Victoria and the Dockerty Cup in the previous season. Bentleigh Greens were the champions of 2019 NPL Victoria while Hume City won 2019 Dockerty Cup so they fought for the FVContinue reading “Mitch Cooper and Hume City fought hard but lost FV Community Shield in the shootout”
Ryan Thomas scores his first goal for PSV
PSV received Willem II at Philips Stadion in a match valid for the 22nd matchweek of 2019-20 Eredivisie, the top-tier of Dutch football. New Zealand international Ryan Thomas was in PSV’s starting eleven for the eighth time in the season and he had a good performance in the 3-0 win against Willem II. He scoredContinue reading “Ryan Thomas scores his first goal for PSV”
Isabel United’s tour in Vanuatu is over
Isabel United’s tour in Vanuatu is over. The team from Solomon Islands travelled to Vanuatu to play two matches in this week: one against Tupuji Imere and one another against Galaxy. They arrived in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on February 3rd and they did not have much time to stay in the country as they playedContinue reading “Isabel United’s tour in Vanuatu is over”
Magic Krishna demolishes Odisha to retake the lead of Golden Boot race
Roy Krishna is on fire. After scoring a brace against Jamshedpur last weekend he netted a hat-trick in the second half at today’s 3-1 win against Odisha FC. The Fijian forward is back to his level after a goalless streak. He scored five goals in the last two matches and now he is back toContinue reading “Magic Krishna demolishes Odisha to retake the lead of Golden Boot race”
Singh scores twice in his first match of the year
Sarpreet Singh is back to football after missing two matches in 3.Liga (German third tier) for being red-carded in the 1-1 draw against Würzburger Kickers on December 22. SEE MORESingh remains on Bayern’s squad for Champions League knockout The 20-year-old midfielder played 26 minutes in the 4-2 win against Viktoria Köln this Saturday. He joined theContinue reading “Singh scores twice in his first match of the year”
Tomonori Sugiyama leaves Samoa
Tomonori Sugiyama left Samoa. The Japanese goalkeeper had an important role in the country as a player. He was also the Goalkeepers Coach of Samoa National Football Team during his time there. Sugiyama played for Lepea during his stint in Samoa. Lepea’s official account on Facebook made a statement about his departure – “… AppreciateContinue reading “Tomonori Sugiyama leaves Samoa”
Shivam Naidu to play OFC Champions League for Lautoka
After lots of speculation about Fijian player Shivam Naidu, everything is clear now: he is going to play 2020 OFC Champions League for Lautoka. The 19-year-old player was linked to multiple teams including current Vodafone Premier League Champions Ba. However he will stay one more year with Lautoka and he is ready to play theContinue reading “Shivam Naidu to play OFC Champions League for Lautoka”
Lautoka faces Nadi eyeing OFC Champions League as Labasa need to recover from the loss against Suva
The second matchweek of 2020 Vodafone Premier League is scheduled to be played this weekend. Three matches will be contested as Ba vs Suva clash was postponed because Ba is travelling to New Zealand as part of their preparation for OFC Champions League. Labasa will face Navua at Subrail Park this Saturday and they needContinue reading “Lautoka faces Nadi eyeing OFC Champions League as Labasa need to recover from the loss against Suva”
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