New Zealand is a country with lots of immigrants. Every year thousands of people come from all over the world to live in the Oceanian country. The reflection of immigration can be seen in the local football. Many football clubs have foreign roots like Central United (Croatia) and Wellington Olympic (Greece). The same happens inContinue reading “David Koloamatangi: I have a lot of interest on representing Tonga”
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Youth leagues kick-off in Samoa
Football is back in Samoa. The Youth National Leagues kicked off on this Saturday at J.S. Blatter Football Complex in Apia – the capital of the country. Seven different categories are being contested this year: U-14, U-17 and U-19 tournaments in men’s and U-17 and U-19 tournaments in women’s football. There is also U-8 andContinue reading “Youth leagues kick-off in Samoa”
U-18 league kicks offs in New Caledonia
🇫🇷 Français The U-18 league kicked off in New Caledonia. Two matches were played at Stade Numa Daly on Saturday in the opening day of the newest football league in the French territory. In the opening match was contested between Païta FC and Dumbéa FC. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Païta FC.Continue reading “U-18 league kicks offs in New Caledonia”
Sarpreet Singh plays his first match as a starter in Bayern München
Bayern München received Freiburg at Allianz Arena in the 33rd matchday of Bundesliga – the top-tier of German football and won by 3-1. After clinching the national title in the last match against Werder Bremen, Bayern gave opportunity to some players that are not used to be in the starting eleven. New Zealand youngster SarpreetContinue reading “Sarpreet Singh plays his first match as a starter in Bayern München”
Fijian legend Salesh Kumar plays 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw in New Zealand
Fijian legend Salesh Kumar is back to action in New Zealand. The 38-year-old midfielder played 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw against Oratia United in the opening round of Lotto NRFL Division 2. Kumar has a long history as a football player in New Zealand. He played for some top teams like Auckland City andContinue reading “Fijian legend Salesh Kumar plays 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw in New Zealand”
Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round
Onehunga Mangere visited Oratia United at Parrs Park in the first matchday of 2020 Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third-tier of winter football season in the Northern Region of New Zealand. Phillippe Poletaev opened the scoreboard for Oratia in the 13th minute but Onehunga Mangere manged to equalize in the second half with aContinue reading “Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round”
Vanuatu: Galaxy and Ifira BB draw in friendly match
Another two friendly matches took place at Port Vila Stadium this Saturday as part of teams’ preparation for 2019-20 Port Vila Premier League resumption. In the opening match Tupuji Imere faced Erakor Golden Star and won by 3-1. The second match of the day was the most exciting one – living up to fans’ expectations.Continue reading “Vanuatu: Galaxy and Ifira BB draw in friendly match”
Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener
Bay Olympic and Hamilton Wanderers starred a marvelous football match at Olympic Park this Saturday in the opening round of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s. In a clash full of plot twists and goals, Bay Olympic grabbed three important points. Wanderers’ forwards Derek Tieku and Tommy Semmy scored two goals each while Jared Colligan ledContinue reading “Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener”
Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand
Hibiscus Coast AFC received Greenhithe Catimba at Stanmore Bay Park in the opening round of Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third tier of winter football season in New Zealand’s Northern Region. Solomon Islands youngster Charles Mani came from the bench in the second half to make his official debut for his new club –Continue reading “Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand”
Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season
The NRF Men’s Conference started this weekend with four matches. South Auckland Rangers went to Starling Park to face Ranui Swanson and took home all three points as they won the match by 3-2. Fijian midfielder Ivan Kumar was one of the best players in the match and he played an important role on Rangers’Continue reading “Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season”
