Since Raphael Lea’i signed his first professional contract a lot of excitement had arisen in the Oceania football community – but the Solomon Islander is still to make his full-professional debut as the new player of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s side Velež Mostar. Since Leai’s arrival from Henderson Eels, the Mostar-based side had played three competitiveContinue reading “Paperwork issues still preventing Raphael Lea’i from making his professional debut in Europe”
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Fiji: Rewa’s Marika Rodu to coach Bula Boys in upcoming international friendlies
Important news for the Fijian football fans were announced today (02nd Mar) by the Fijian Football Association: the well-known head coach Marika Rodu was selected as the head coach of the Fiji national team for the upcoming FIFA window this month – the Bula Boys will be playing a four-team tournament against Vanuatu, Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Fiji: Rewa’s Marika Rodu to coach Bula Boys in upcoming international friendlies”
Brian Kaltak: “I will get back stronger”
One of the most important players of the Central Coast Mariners will be sidelined for a few games; the defender Brian Kaltak will not be donning the colours of the Gosford-side in the next two matches. The 29-year-old player saw his third red of the A-League season, and as per confirmed by his club, theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: “I will get back stronger””
Micah Lea’alafa: “I continue to work hard and perform well”
Recently, Oceania Football Center confirmed the signing of Solomon Islands national team captain Micah Lea’alafa moved to National Premier League – South Australia’s side FK Beograd. The striker is one of the most important signings of the season for the club, as stated by team head coach Joshua Smith in interview. Oceania Football Center talkedContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa: “I continue to work hard and perform well””
Fiji FA announces new women’s national team head coach
The search is over; the Fiji Football Association announced today their new head coach for the Kulas – as the women’s national team of Fiji is known. The former Singapore international Angeline Chua has been chosen as the next boss of the women’s football in Fiji. It was expected an announcement soon from the FAContinue reading “Fiji FA announces new women’s national team head coach”
PNG Football Association technical director steps down amid U-17 national team blunder allegations
Two nations did not take part in the most recent OFC U-17 Championship played in Fiji; Solomon Islands were penalised after fielding an overaged played in the previous edition of the tournament and did not take part of the tournament and Papua New Guinea, somehow, missed the window to send its own players’ selection toContinue reading “PNG Football Association technical director steps down amid U-17 national team blunder allegations”
Fijian international Anish Khem moves to Australia
Fijian international defender Anish Khem has made a move to Australia’s Victoria State League 3 side Frankston Pines, which is sure to generate a lot of interest amongst football fans in the region. Khem, who has previously played for Rewa and Suva, joined the club earlier this month and is expected to make a significantContinue reading “Fijian international Anish Khem moves to Australia”
Vanuatu announces 22-men squad for international friendly matches in Fiji
Vanuatu’s national football team head coach, Etienne Mermer, has announced his call-up of 22 players for the upcoming friendly matches in Fiji. The team will play against the Fiji national team, the Solomon Islands, and the Fiji U-20 squad, which is preparing for the U-20 World Cup. Unfortunately, some players will not be able toContinue reading “Vanuatu announces 22-men squad for international friendly matches in Fiji”
Solomon Warriors secures OFC Champions League spot after hard-fought win over Kossa
In an exciting match held at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, the Solomon Warriors secured their place in the OFC Champions League group stage with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kossa in the national play-off. The match was full of drama and tension, with both sides giving it their all in a bid toContinue reading “Solomon Warriors secures OFC Champions League spot after hard-fought win over Kossa”
OFC Champions League: Decisive match ahead for Solomon Warriors and Kossa at Lawson Tama
It can go for either side: Solomon Warriors, the national champions of Solomon Islands, can be seen as favourites to represent the country at the upcoming OFC Champions League this may in Vanuatu; but Kossa, led by Telekom S-League top-scorer Gagame Feni, definitely will not let the team coached by Franco Ne’e have an easyContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Decisive match ahead for Solomon Warriors and Kossa at Lawson Tama”
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