Football is a part of our lives; we can not deny we are missing a lot the tournaments and players we are used to follow and wait so long to kick-off. Sport has the power to unite people: this is a good opportunity to use this power in favour of all of us amid manyContinue reading “COVID-19: Football really needs a break”
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Derek Tieku: ISPS Handa Premiership 2019/20 MVP
Hamilton Wanderers ended the season at the 6th place in the ISPS Handa Premiership table, but they will have something very important to celebrate: the attacker Derek Tieku was chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the 2019/20 season of the New Zealand top-league. The 24-year old Ghanian-born English player scored eight goals in theContinue reading “Derek Tieku: ISPS Handa Premiership 2019/20 MVP”
Raymond Gunemba responds to allegations of Lae City’s boss Ian Chow
One of the most intriguing cases currently in Oceanian football has a new chapter: the former Lae City captain and Papua New Guinea football star Raymond Gunemba spoke to Oceania Football Center regarding the allegations of his former side team’ boss Ian Chow. Gunemba, who recently left Lae City alongside some of his teammates, wasContinue reading “Raymond Gunemba responds to allegations of Lae City’s boss Ian Chow”
A-League postponed; Phoenix will need to wait
The COVID-19 outbreak forced another league to stop: the Australian top-tier, the Hyundai A-League, was postponed. After many discussions around the decisions made to keep the league running, the league officials decided in the last days that the games could not keep being played due the terrible situation regarding Coronavirus. Wellington Phoenix was in Australia,Continue reading “A-League postponed; Phoenix will need to wait”
Krishna leads ‘Team of the Tournament’ of Indian Super League
The Fijian international Roy Krishna had a fantastic season in India after helping his team ATK to clinch their 3rd Indian Super League title. The forward scored 15 times and provided 6 assists during the league, being one of the best players of the season. Krishna has now another milestone to celebrate: he was chosenContinue reading “Krishna leads ‘Team of the Tournament’ of Indian Super League”
Football Fern Rebekah Stott makes history in Australia
The New Zealand international Rebekah Stott added in the past week another very important title to his career: the defender won her 4th Australian W-League – the top-tier of women’s football in Australia – for her side Melbourne City after beating by 1-0 in the grand final Sydney FC. Stott was praised as one ofContinue reading “Football Fern Rebekah Stott makes history in Australia”
Brian Kaltak crowned national champion in New Zealand top-league
The Ni-Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak helped his side Auckland City in New Zealand to top the ISPS Handa Premiership – the top-tier of football in the country. The defender scored two goals in the process to be an important part of Auckland City glory in the season. The Erakor Golden Star product also helped AucklandContinue reading “Brian Kaltak crowned national champion in New Zealand top-league”
Tokyo Olympic Games are postponed
The Tokyo Olympic Games scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9 of the current year are postponed to 2021 due the COVID-19 outbreak. After a lot of discussions between IOC – International Olympic Committee and Japanese government, an agreement was reached between both parties. During the week, many national Olympic committees expressedContinue reading “Tokyo Olympic Games are postponed”
Aaron Spain: a possible new PNG Kapuls member?
After a successful campaign at ISPS Handa Premiership in New Zealand for his side Team Wellington, the full-back Aaron Spain seems ready to represent Papua New Guinea internationally. The 25-year-old player was already called-up for Papua New Guinea national team in the past, but he is yet to make his international debut for his country.Continue reading “Aaron Spain: a possible new PNG Kapuls member?”
Fiji Football Association postpones all scheduled events until further notice
Fiji is the latest country of Oceania to suspend its football activities due COVID-19 concerns. The Fijian Football Association recently stated all “its scheduled matches, meetings and workshops with immediate effect until further notice“. “Fiji FA would like to take stand with the Government of Fiji and postpone all our scheduled matches, meetings and workshopsContinue reading “Fiji Football Association postpones all scheduled events until further notice”
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