Rafael Saltori

Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory

Roy Krishna is one of the most important players Fiji has ever produced; the 32-year-old striker has already achieved glory in New Zealand and India in his successful career. In 2011 Krishna already was an accomplished player in New Zealand’s premier league, playing for the giant Waitakere United. The player who is born in LabasaContinue reading “Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory”

Roy Krishna to choose a new club soon

The Fijian national team captain Roy Krishna is attracting huge interest on the football market. The star player had a fantastic season in which he led the Indian Super League team ATK to victory with a total of 15 goals. Recently, it was reported the player had a number of clubs interested to acquire hisContinue reading “Roy Krishna to choose a new club soon”

Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad

The resumption of the PNG National Soccer League is approaching – according to the PNGFA, the National League is scheduled to restart in August. Port Moresby-based Hekari United are already back in training to retain the league title; Hekari lost the grand final of the 2019 edition of the league to Lae City and currentlyContinue reading “Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad”

New futsal court for Solomon Islands

The lack of facilities is a real problem for Solomon Islands futsal. Although Solomon Islands is the most successful futsal country in Oceania, statements about the poor quality of futsal courts and training grounds in this country are very common. In order to develop the game in the country, it was clear that SIFF andContinue reading “New futsal court for Solomon Islands”

Can Labasa continue its winning streak?

The Babasiga Lions had a great season in 2019; winning the Inter-District Championship and the Battle of the Giants in the same season is not too common for a Fijian club. Labasa fans can be very proud of their team’s performances last season and hope that the good form will continue in 2020. A goodContinue reading “Can Labasa continue its winning streak?”

Fijian international Nicholas Prasad set to renew his contract in Germany

There is some good news for Fijian football fans with regard to defender Nicholas Prasad; despite recent bad news about the forced cancellation of the football league Prasad’s club is currently playing due COVID-19 pandemics – Bischofswerdaer FV 08 of German football’s 4th division – Prasad is expected to extend his stay in Europe. TheContinue reading “Fijian international Nicholas Prasad set to renew his contract in Germany”

Royals: the turbulent story of a football academy from Solomon Islands

Football is all about passion – it is about how we can get our team to win, support and give the best to achieve our goals in this beautiful game. If you want to be successful in football, you certainly need a lot of training and sacrifice to achieve what you want. This is theContinue reading “Royals: the turbulent story of a football academy from Solomon Islands”

Anthony Talo: possible next steps of his career

One of Solomon Islands’ most famous players is still uncertain about the future of his career: Anthony Talo has had many ups and downs in his career, but surely the whole Solomon Islands can not forget his winning goal scored against Guatemala from his defensive end at the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup – theContinue reading “Anthony Talo: possible next steps of his career”

Central League kicks-off in Wellington

One of New Zealand’s most important regional winter leagues has kicked-off – finally football is back in action in New Zealand, after a long absence due to a COVID 19 pandemic. With quality football, five matches were played this weekend to open a season that promises to be very entertaining for fans. The Central LeagueContinue reading “Central League kicks-off in Wellington”

Polemics around Fiji FACT organisation

Recently, the Fijian FA published the schedule of the three main domestic cups of Fijian football – Battle of Giants, Inter-District Championship and Fij FACT. After a long period without football, Fijian fans could finally expect the return of football in the country with the good news from the Football Association. After another statement fromContinue reading “Polemics around Fiji FACT organisation”