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”
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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”
Brian Kaltak features in A-League’s KeepUp website
The Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak is making the headlines once more in Australia; the central defender of Central Coast Mariners featured in KeepUp, A-League’s website. The little documentary features Kaltak experience in football in South Pacific region, his process to adapt to Australian Football and the legion of fans that follow his games in theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak features in A-League’s KeepUp website”
Australia-based Mustafa Mohammed withdraw from Fiji U-20 squad
Fiji has lost a very good prospect for the upcoming U-20 World Cup; the Australia-based player Mustafa Mohammed, currently linked to Brisbane Roar youth rankings – club which its senior squad players in A-League – has decided not to take part of the national team anymore. The player was called-up by Ronil Lal to theContinue reading “Australia-based Mustafa Mohammed withdraw from Fiji U-20 squad”
Edwin Bai is back to Malampa Revivors: “I will put the team back on top”
Edwin Bai, the Vanuatu international midfielder, recently made the decision to return to his boyhood club, Malampa Revivors, in Luganville. Bai had been playing for North Efate United in Port Vila before deciding to return to his roots and join the team where he most achieved success in his football career. “I decided to returnContinue reading “Edwin Bai is back to Malampa Revivors: “I will put the team back on top””
Solomon Islands: Ali Mekawir returns home for upcoming Telekom S-League season
Ali Mekawir, the 22-year-old striker from Solomon Islands, is set to return to his home country to play for his former club, Waneagu United, in the upcoming season of the Telekom S-League. Mekawir had previously played in Australia before moving to the United Arab Emirates to play for TFA Dubai. During his time in theContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Ali Mekawir returns home for upcoming Telekom S-League season”
Leon Kofana gives up Nadi’s deal in Fiji; set to rejoin Henderson Eels
Things have changed rapidly for the Jetsetters: Solomon Islands’ defender Leon Kofana had agreed to terms with Nadi and was expected to stay in Fiji after playing in international friendly matches for his country. However, he made a late decision to return to Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Kofana is not anymore playingContinue reading “Leon Kofana gives up Nadi’s deal in Fiji; set to rejoin Henderson Eels”
New Zealand gets 2-1 win over China at Sky Stadium
In a highly anticipated international friendly match played on the 26th of March 2023, New Zealand managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win against China at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. The All Whites had struggled to find the back of the net since their 5-0 victory over Solomon Islands at the World Cup qualifiersContinue reading “New Zealand gets 2-1 win over China at Sky Stadium”
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