Rafael Saltori

New Zealand gets 2-1 win over China at Sky Stadium

In a highly anticipated international friendly match played on the 26th of March 2023, New Zealand managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win against China at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. The All Whites had struggled to find the back of the net since their 5-0 victory over Solomon Islands at the World Cup qualifiersContinue reading “New Zealand gets 2-1 win over China at Sky Stadium”

Gagame Feni double confirms Solomon Islands as winners of the Tri-Nations as they beat Fiji

In the final matchday of the Tri-Nations tournament played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji on the 26th of March 2023, Gagame Feni scored a brace for the Solomon Islands to secure a 2-0 win over Fiji. Feni, who was the top scorer of the previous season’s Telekom S-League for Kossa FC, opened the scoringContinue reading “Gagame Feni double confirms Solomon Islands as winners of the Tri-Nations as they beat Fiji”

Tri-Nations: Kalotang and Moses goals confirm Vanuatu win over Fiji U-20

The Vanuatu national football team put on a stellar performance in their final match of the Tri-Nations tournament against Fiji U-20 on the 26th of March 2023. The match was played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji, and saw Vanuatu triumph over their opponents by 2-1. Galaxy FC’s striker Joe Moses put Vanuatu in theContinue reading “Tri-Nations: Kalotang and Moses goals confirm Vanuatu win over Fiji U-20”

Nabil Begg: the future star of Fijian football

Nabil Begg is a rising star in Fijian football and a talented striker for both Ba FC and the Fiji national team. Despite being only 19 years old, Begg has already made a significant impact in the local football scene with his impressive skills and goal-scoring abilities. Begg’s talent helped Fiji’s U-20 team qualify forContinue reading “Nabil Begg: the future star of Fijian football”

Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time

Solomon Islands started very well the Tri-Nations friendly tournament; the Bonitos won both their matches so far in Fiji and is very likely the team coached by Felipe Vega-Arango will end up as the winners of the competition. Their strong performances against Fiji U-20 and Vanuatu proved the mix of experience and youth selected byContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time”

Spokeyjack happy with Vanuatu national team performance after natural disasters affected the country

Vanuatu has still one more match to be played at Churchill Park, in Lautoka. The team coached by Etienne Mermer is set to play against Fiji U-20 side in the Tri-Nations invitational friendly. The first match saw Vanuatu win Fiji national team by 2-1 and in their second game a 2-0 defeat against Solomon Islands.Continue reading “Spokeyjack happy with Vanuatu national team performance after natural disasters affected the country”

Keana and Sipakana join Solomon Warriors for upcoming Telekom S-League season

Don Keana, the Solomon Islands international midfielder, has made a name for himself as a skilled and dynamic player on the pitch. Having played two games already for his national team, Keana has now joined the ranks of the Solomon Warriors, the current champions of the Telekom S-League. Keana’s previous club was Peninsula Power inContinue reading “Keana and Sipakana join Solomon Warriors for upcoming Telekom S-League season”

Roonui Tinirauarii’s brace give Tahiti win over New Caledonia in second international friendly match

🇫🇷 Français In an exciting friendly match played at Stade Pater, Pirae on Friday, March 24th, Tahiti defeated New Caledonia with a score of 2-1. New Caledonia got off to a flying start as AS Temanava’s Makalu Xowi scored in the first half, giving his team the lead. However, Tahiti bounced back in the secondContinue reading “Roonui Tinirauarii’s brace give Tahiti win over New Caledonia in second international friendly match”

Argentinian Zapata departs Fiji U-20 head coach position; Ronil Lal back in charge

According to local sources, Rodolfo Zapata, the Argentinian head coach of Fiji U-20, has departed from his position and left the country. The U-20 squad of Fiji, which is preparing for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May, is now under the charge of Ronil Lal, the former head coach of the team. LalContinue reading “Argentinian Zapata departs Fiji U-20 head coach position; Ronil Lal back in charge”

New Zealand U-22 records win over China in Auckland

New Zealand’s Under-22 side secured an impressive 2-0 victory over China’s Under-24 team in a friendly match played at Mt. Smart Stadium in Auckland on Thursday. The match served as a warm-up for the senior squads of both nations, who were set to play later in the day. The seniors’ match ended in a hard-foughtContinue reading “New Zealand U-22 records win over China in Auckland”