Football has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; many important events have been postponed or cancelled – such as the OFC Nations Cup – and football leagues have had to be put on ice. Unlike Asia, America and Europe, Oceania was not as badly affected by the disease, with places like Fiji and PapuaContinue reading “Solomon Islands: more football and less politics, please!”
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Brazil introduces the world to Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands sport does have a strong connection with Brazil: the Bilikiki, as the Solomon Islands Beach Soccer National Team is known, is one of the strongest teams in Oceania – and they reached the world stage for the first time ever in Brazil. Solomon Islands won Vanuatu in the decisive match of 2006 OFCContinue reading “Brazil introduces the world to Solomon Islands”
Fiji: IDC, BOG and Fiji Fact venues released
Three of the most important football tournaments of Fiji, the Battle of Giants, Inter-District Championship and Fiji Fact, already know their venues for the editions of 2020 season. The Battle of Giants is set to be played in Lautoka at Churchill Park, the Inter-District Championship will take place in the Fijian capital Suva at ANZContinue reading “Fiji: IDC, BOG and Fiji Fact venues released”
Charles Mani shines in Hibiscus Coast win in New Zealand
The Solomon Islands youth international Charles Mani and his side Hibiscus Coast AFC are preparing for their debut in the season in Lotto NRFL Division 2, in New Zealand. The 18-year-old attacker is already in the senior team of Hibiscus and played in a friendly match this Saturday (06th June) against Northland in Auckland. TheContinue reading “Charles Mani shines in Hibiscus Coast win in New Zealand”
Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to New Caledonia
🇫🇷 Français The strong forward Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to the Mobil Super Ligue, the top-tier of football in New Caledonia. The player most recently played for Tasman United in New Zealand ISPS Handa Premiership, where the player helped the Nelson-based side to have their best campaign ever in the most important football league ofContinue reading “Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to New Caledonia”
AS Magenta defender Mickael Tiaou moves to France
🇫🇷 Français In an exclusive interview with Oceania Football Center, 28-year-old central defender Mickael Tiaou revealed that he had left New Caledonia for France – he landed on the European continent at the beginning of the previous week (29 May). The player, who has already represented New Caledonia seven times, was in the squad ofContinue reading “AS Magenta defender Mickael Tiaou moves to France”
Tahitian football’s best ever moment
🇫🇷 Français Football can create very emotional moments, memories that will live for eternity. In a sport where the best team does not always win, it is really possible to dream – you can achieve results that are theoretically impossible. That is what the 2012 OFC Nations Cup held in Solomon Islands can teach us:Continue reading “Tahitian football’s best ever moment”
Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea
Football is about passion; many children’s dream is to become a professional football player. The game is played in every corner of the planet, in many different languages, cultures and realities. The game moves millions of people, millions of wishes and dreams – tough decisions are part of the game, but also part of life.Continue reading “Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea”
Football to restart in Samoa in mid June
Samoa is another Oceanic country that has set the timetable for the resumption of football activities following the COVID 19 pandemic. The Samoa Football Federation has announced that the youth league is due to start this month – on 20 June. “The FFS Youth competition caters for boys and girls categories specifically for registered clubsContinue reading “Football to restart in Samoa in mid June”
Siotame Kubu: tough moments boost our dedication to football
Definitely it is not an easy time for most of us; COVID-19 has hit the world hard and more than six million people have been infected with the new virus. Governments have been forced to close borders, postpone important meetings and stop all economic activities to retain the spread of the coronavirus. Football has alsoContinue reading “Siotame Kubu: tough moments boost our dedication to football”
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