The Solomon Islands striker Raphael Lea’i made a real impact for Velež Mostar in his second professional match – also his second for the Bosnia and Herzegovina’s traditional club. Lea’i was introduced in the second half of the match against FK Sloga, coming in at the 65th minute of play. Just one minute later, theContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i displays very good performance in his second match for Velež Mostar”
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Digicel Fiji Premier League: Labasa gets first win of the season as Lautoka continues at the top of the table
On Sunday, 2nd April, the Digicel Premier League, the top-tier football league of Fiji, saw its fourth matchweek completed with five matches played across the country. In one of the games, Labasa secured their first win of the season as they beat Tailevu Naitasiri by 2-1. Ashnil Raju and Shivam Sandil scored for Labasa, whileContinue reading “Digicel Fiji Premier League: Labasa gets first win of the season as Lautoka continues at the top of the table”
Solomon Islands set friendly match against Malaysia this June
The Solomon Islands national team is set to take on Malaysia in a friendly match this June during the next FIFA window for Friendly Matches. This match is expected to be a tough challenge for the Solomon Islands, who are looking to build on their recent success in the Tri-Nations friendly tournament held in Lautoka,Continue reading “Solomon Islands set friendly match against Malaysia this June”
Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia
Tommy Semmy, Papua New Guinea international winger, has started his season in Australia’s National Premier League with a bang. The 28-year-old scored his first goal of the season for Altona Magic in their match against Dandenong Thunder after seven matches played. The goal came in the first half of the match and was instrumental inContinue reading “Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia”
Vanuatu: Ifira Black Bird takes the lead of Port Vila Premier League
Ifira Black Bird has retaken the lead of the Port Vila Premier League after winning two matches this week in Vanuatu’s capital league. The national champions – also title holders of the Port Vila Premier League – have been busy in the OFC Champions League play-offs, where they have qualified for the group stage. However,Continue reading “Vanuatu: Ifira Black Bird takes the lead of Port Vila Premier League”
Papua New Guinea misses March’s FIFA matches window; the only big OFC member to not play
The Papua New Guinea national football team, also known as the Kapuls, has had a tumultuous history over the years. Despite being one of the big names in the Oceania Football Confederation, the team has been plagued by a number of issues that have prevented it from reaching its full potential. Unfortunately, the Kapuls wereContinue reading “Papua New Guinea misses March’s FIFA matches window; the only big OFC member to not play”
Brian Kaltak returns to starting lineup as Mariners puts four past Brisbane Roar
Central Coast Mariners secured a much-needed victory in the A-League on Saturday, April 1st, as they defeated Brisbane Roar by a resounding 4-1 scoreline. Brian Kaltak, the Vanuatu national team captain, played a pivotal role in the victory, putting in a good performance throughout the match. Kaltak, who had been sidelined for two weeks afterContinue reading “Brian Kaltak returns to starting lineup as Mariners puts four past Brisbane Roar”
Vanuatu international Claude Aru rejects Ba deal and confirms stay with North Efate United
Claude Aru, Vanuatu international and former midfielder for the Malampa Revivors, was recently set to join Ba FC in Fiji for the 2023 season of the Digicel Premier League. However, he recently announced that he would be staying with his current club, North Efate United, in Port Vila’s Premier League. Although the reasons for Aru’sContinue reading “Vanuatu international Claude Aru rejects Ba deal and confirms stay with North Efate United”
Raphael Lea’i speaks about his first professional experience and his expectations in European football
Since turning into the first ever Solomon Islands’ player to sign a full-pro contract in Europe, Raphael Lea’i has made the headlines of many media outlets not only in his country but also around the world. But since then, the 19-year-old has not spoken to media regarding his new adventure since leaving Henderson Eels forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i speaks about his first professional experience and his expectations in European football”
Alvin Hou rejoins Solomon Warriors after only four matches played for Rewa in Fiji
The return of Alvin Hou to Solomon Warriors for the upcoming season of the Telekom S-League has taken the Oceania football fans by surprise. Hou had been playing for the Fijian champions, Rewa, and had only recently signed with them this year. Despite playing only four matches in Fiji, he managed to score a goalContinue reading “Alvin Hou rejoins Solomon Warriors after only four matches played for Rewa in Fiji”
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