The Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Juliano Schmeling from Brazil as the new head coach of the national senior football team – the news were confirmed by local media in Vanuatu. Schmeling, who brings a wealth of experience in both football and futsal, will also lend his expertise to the national futsalContinue reading “Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot”
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Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) along with the broader football community has paid tributes to Felipe Vega-Arango, the outgoing Head Coach of the National Team. A farewell dinner was hosted in his honor, marking the end of his renewed tenure as Head Coach, which he decided not to extend further. Vega-Arango’s journey with SIFFContinue reading “Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango”
Interview: Tongan women’s football pioneer Laveni Vaka signs professional contract in United States
The 22-year-old football star from Tonga Laveni Vaka signed a professional contract recently with Fort Lauderdale United FC in United States; the defender was drafted by Bay FC into the National Women’s Soccer League, the most important club football league of United States, but recently left the newly-formed side to join another league; the USLContinue reading “Interview: Tongan women’s football pioneer Laveni Vaka signs professional contract in United States”
Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death
Arnold Neboth, the standout striker for Western Tomoko during their triumphant 2020 Solomon Cup campaign, has passed away. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the Solomon Islands football community. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Neboth was a pivotal figure in the 2020 Solomon Cup, a tournamentContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death”
Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu
In the latest round of the Telekom S-League, – played this Saturday 25th May – the Solomon Islands premier league, seasoned forward and beach soccer legend James Naka displayed extraordinary versatility and commitment by stepping into the goalkeeper role for his team, Juniper Tree, during a narrow defeat to Waneagu United. The match ended withContinue reading “Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends
Finally the Solomon Islands’ football star Raphael Lea’i will be able to return to club football as his contract with his former club FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to expire. The player was unable to join any football club unless a compensation fee could be paid to his parent club inContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends”
Gagame Feni: Solomon Warriors to shift focus to Telekom S-League after OFC Champions League group stage elimination
The defending champions of the top-tier league of Solomon Islands didn’t manage to get a point in the Group A of the OFC Champions League 2024 – they ended up losing by 2-0 to Hekari United from Papua New Guinea, 3-2 for Rewa of Fiji and an emphatic defeat in the final group match toContinue reading “Gagame Feni: Solomon Warriors to shift focus to Telekom S-League after OFC Champions League group stage elimination”
Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion
The Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak could not have a better final day of season in Australia; with a lot of emotion, his Central Coast Mariners managed to overcome Melbourne Victory in the extra-time thanks to the supersubs introduced by the coach Mark Jackson; Ryan Edmondson scored twice and the youngster Miguel Di Pizio once. TheContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion”
Auckland City FC extends dominant reign with 4-0 Win over AS Pirae to celebrate its 12th OFC Champions League Title
Auckland City FC triumphed once again, securing their 12th OFC Men’s Champions League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over AS Pirae at Stade Pater in Papeete. This win also marked their third consecutive title, further cementing their dominance in the region. Albert Riera’s side showcased their clinical prowess early on, despite a strong startContinue reading “Auckland City FC extends dominant reign with 4-0 Win over AS Pirae to celebrate its 12th OFC Champions League Title”
Hall and Kaltak: Pacific duo set to shine for Central Coast Mariners in A-League Grand Final
As the Central Coast Mariners prepare to defend their A-League Men title in the grand final against Melbourne Victory, the spotlight is firmly on their formidable centre-back pairing: Dan Hall and Brian Kaltak. This duo, hailing from the Pacific Islands, has not only anchored one of the league’s tightest defenses but also brought a uniqueContinue reading “Hall and Kaltak: Pacific duo set to shine for Central Coast Mariners in A-League Grand Final”
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