As the OFC Champions League come to an end in Vanuatu, the Oceania Football Confederation announced the individual awards for the 2023 edition of the most important club football tournament of the South Pacific. The top scorer of the tournament was Auckland City’s Ryan de Vries, as he scored five goals in the competition. DeContinue reading “OFC Champions League 2023 individual prizes: Howieson, De Vries and Mateisuva awarded”
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Simione Nabenu after injury in O-League’s final: “I can’t even walk nicely”
Suva had a great match against New Zealand-powerhouse Auckland City in the OFC Champions League this last weekend in Vanuatu. During the match, two players of the Fijian outfit were forced out due injuries: Simione Nabenu and Samuela Drudru. The defender Nabenu was having a good match until he felt the back of his thigh,Continue reading “Simione Nabenu after injury in O-League’s final: “I can’t even walk nicely””
Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels
The return of Solomon Warriors to the Telekom S-League in the Solomon Islands was met with great anticipation and excitement among football fans in the country. After their participation in the OFC Champions League, where they represented the Solomon Islands on a regional level, the team was back on home soil to regroup and resumeContinue reading “Telekom S-League: Solomon Warriors return to action with important win over strong Henderson Eels”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar
In the final match of the season for 19-year-old Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i in the Bosnian and Herzegovina club Velež Mostar against HŠK Posušje, the stakes were high on the final matchday of the m:tel Premier League, the national league of Bosnia. Lea’i, earning his third start of the season, was eager to makeContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i started in the final game of the season for Velež Mostar”
Auckland City surpass Suva in extra time to celebrate one more OFC Champions League title
In a thrilling grand final match of the OFC Champions League, held on Saturday, 27th May at Port Vila’s Freshwater Stadium, Auckland City emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Suva. The New Zealand club secured their 11th title in the tournament and successfully defended their previous year’s triumph, showcasing their dominance in Oceania football.Continue reading “Auckland City surpass Suva in extra time to celebrate one more OFC Champions League title”
Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour
In the second friendly match of their Asian Tour, the Vietnamese futsal team secured a resounding 5-0 victory over the Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru. This triumph came after Solomon Islands suffered another 5-0 loss in their first encounter with the local national team. However, the outcome of these friendly matches was not the primary objective forContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru defeated in second friendly match in Vietnam’s tour”
U-20 World Cup: Argentina puts five past New Zealand as Junior All Whites still can proceed to knockout stage
In a one-sided encounter at the U-20 World Cup, New Zealand suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of powerhouse Argentina in their final pool game. The Argentinians, who were hosting the tournament, proved to be too strong for the Junior All Whites, who decided to rest some of their key players, including Jay Herdman,Continue reading “U-20 World Cup: Argentina puts five past New Zealand as Junior All Whites still can proceed to knockout stage”
No mercy: Ecuador imposes record defeat to Fiji on its final match at U-20 World Cup
The U-20 World Cup match between Fiji and Ecuador in Argentina turned out to be a heavy defeat for the Fijian side. The final scoreline of 9-0 in favor of Ecuador not only marked the highest ever scoreline achieved by Ecuador in the tournament but also represented the heaviest defeat Fiji has ever experienced inContinue reading “No mercy: Ecuador imposes record defeat to Fiji on its final match at U-20 World Cup”
U-20 World Cup: New Zealand prepares for titanic clash against Argentina
The Junior All Whites are set to face a crucial test in their final group match of the U-20 World Cup against hosts Argentina. After a hard-fought victory over Guatemala and a disappointing draw against Uzbekistan, New Zealand found themselves in a situation where a strong performance is necessary to secure their place in theContinue reading “U-20 World Cup: New Zealand prepares for titanic clash against Argentina”
Brian Kaltak speaks about Ifira Black Bird’s historic display at OFC Champions League
In a heartfelt interview to Oceania Football Center, Brian Kaltak, the esteemed captain of the Vanuatu national team and defender for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, expressed his admiration for Ifira Black Bird’s remarkable display in the semifinal of the OFC Champions League against Auckland City. The match, which ended in a thrillingContinue reading “Brian Kaltak speaks about Ifira Black Bird’s historic display at OFC Champions League”
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