The 2020 AFC U-23 Championship is the 4th edition of the AFC U-23 Championship. Sixteen teams will fight for the continental title between 8–26 January in Thailand. The opening match was contested between Iraq and Australia. Wellington Phoenix winger Reno Piscopo opened the scoreboard for Australia in the 62nd minute but it was not enoughContinue reading “Piscopo scores for Olyroos against Iraq”
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Rumours link former PNG head coach to Fiji National Team
Fiji FA management are still looking for a new head coach for Fiji National Football Team as 2020 OFC Nations Cup gets even closer. This position is vacant since Christophe Gamel left the charge in August 2019. Many coaches from all over the world have applied for the job and there are some rumours thatContinue reading “Rumours link former PNG head coach to Fiji National Team”
Brian Kaltak back into training in New Zealand
The holiday season is over and it is time for football players to come back into training and it is not different for Ni-Vanuatu Brian Kaltak. The 26 years old central back is preparing himself for the second half of the football season in New Zealand. SEE MORE:Brian Kaltak: an inspiration for Pacific people KaltakContinue reading “Brian Kaltak back into training in New Zealand”
Samoan Federation new CEO gets down to business
It was recently reported that Football Federation Samoa (FFS) appointed a new CEO. Seve Folototo Seve has a PhD in Financial Accounting and Master of Commerce from the Australian National University and he was the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship between 2016 and 2019. He was officialy named as Football Federation Samoa’sContinue reading “Samoan Federation new CEO gets down to business”
Le’ai and Kofana set to play OFC Champions League for Henderson Eels
Two of the brightest youngsters in Oceania, Raphael Le’ai and Leon Kofana are ready to play OFC Champions League for the first time ever. According to Henderson Eels head coach, Eddie Marahare, the Solomon Islanders rising stars will play 2020 OFC Champions League for Henderson Eels. 2019-20 Telekom S-League is not over yet but HendersonContinue reading “Le’ai and Kofana set to play OFC Champions League for Henderson Eels”
Papua New Guinean players selected for ISPS Handa Permiership Team of the Week
After a long delay, New Zealand Football released the ISPS Handa Premiership Team of the Week 8 with great news for Papua New Guinea once there are two players from PNG in the list: Aaron Spain and Tommy Semmy. Both players had outstanding performances in the last matchweek of 2019. Semmy was a key playerContinue reading “Papua New Guinean players selected for ISPS Handa Permiership Team of the Week”
Tonga: the kingdom of the Polovili family
Once upon a time in a far far away island in the Pacific Ocean a kingdom was raised… A kingdom that can be unforgettable in the history of this island. The Polovili’s reign is not an old kingdom but their subjects can expect some good things from them and it is not food or money,Continue reading “Tonga: the kingdom of the Polovili family”
Shane Smeltz comes back from retirement
New Zealander Shane Smeltz comes back from retirement. The two time A-League Golden Boot winner is set to play for Gold Coast United in 2020 Australian National Premier League. Smeltz is a legend when it comes to football in Australia. He scored 84 goals in 174 A-League matches – only Besart Berisha scored more goalsContinue reading “Shane Smeltz comes back from retirement”
Joe Bell ready for European move
After spending some years playing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, New Zealander Joe Bell is going to Europe. The 20 years old midfielder is ready to sign with Viking FK from Norway. Bell was one of the most important players in 2019 NCAA season. He helped Virginia Cavaliers to finish 2019 CollegeContinue reading “Joe Bell ready for European move”
Meet Terence Carter: new Galaxy FC striker
English striker Terence Carter recently arrived in Port Vila to sign with Galaxy FC. The 26 years old player brings lots of international experience – he already played in England, United States and Australia. Carter grew up in London and he could develop his football during his adolescence in England by playing for Queens ParkContinue reading “Meet Terence Carter: new Galaxy FC striker”
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