The first game of the Tri-Nations tournament played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji was an exciting event for football fans in the region. The game featured the Solomon Islands national team taking on the Fiji U-20 team, the Junior Bula Boys. It was match contested in the first half, but completely dominated by SolomonContinue reading “Solomon Islands hammers Junior Bula Boys as Tri-Nations kick-off in Lautoka”
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Brian Kaltak returns to action after two-match ban in A-League
Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak‘s return to the Central Coast Mariners after a two-game suspension was a much-anticipated event for both the player and the team. Kaltak was handed a controversial red card in a match against Wellington Phoenix two weeks ago, which resulted in his suspension for the next two games. However, he made hisContinue reading “Brian Kaltak returns to action after two-match ban in A-League”
History: Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i makes his professional debut in European football
Solomon Islands football fans can be extremily happy: the 19-year-old football star Raphael Lea’i made his professional debut as his new club FK Velež Mostar draw this Sunday (20th March) against FK Sloboda Tuzla – the young star came from the bench at the 80th minute of play to substituve Samir Zeljković. Lea’i had beenContinue reading “History: Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i makes his professional debut in European football”
Roy Krishna scores, but Bengaluru loses the Indian Super League grand final to ATK Mohun Bagan
The Indian Super League grand final of the 2022/23 season was a thrilling and closely contested match between Bengaluru and ATK Mohun Bagan, played at Goa’s Fatorda Stadium. The Fijian super star Roy Krishna, who had previously played for ATK Mohun Bagan, put in a superb performance for his current club Bengaluru. However, it wasContinue reading “Roy Krishna scores, but Bengaluru loses the Indian Super League grand final to ATK Mohun Bagan”
Auckland City gets OFC Champions League spot as they beat Wellington Olympic in a thrilling contest
In a thrilling encounter at Kiwitea Street, Auckland City managed to secure their place in the OFC Champions League group stage by coming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Wellington Olympic by 5-3. Despite falling behind early on after a penalty from Ben Mata, Auckland managed to level the score through Liam Gillion, onlyContinue reading “Auckland City gets OFC Champions League spot as they beat Wellington Olympic in a thrilling contest”
Raphael Lea’i cleared to make his professional debut in Europe
Raphael Lea’i, the talented 19-year-old striker from the Solomon Islands, has finally received clearance to play for FK Velež Mostar, his new club in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lea’i had signed with the club in January, but had to wait for all the paperwork to be completed before he could be eligible for competitive football. ThisContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i cleared to make his professional debut in Europe”
Micah Lea’alafa ruled out due to injury
Recently, the Solomon Islands football star Micah Lea’alafa made his debut for his new club in Australia, as reported by Oceania Football Center. The striker managed to play two matches for the team, but unfortuanately the player picked up an injury that will keep him sidelined for at least more two weeks: “Micah unfortunately gotContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa ruled out due to injury”
Lambert Maltock elected for a second four-year term as OFC president
Lambert Maltock, the current president of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), has been re-elected to the position for another four-year term following the FIFA Congress held this week in Kigali, Rwanda. Maltock is also the current president of Vanuatu Football Federation, his home nation. Maltock has been the president of the OFC since 2019, andContinue reading “Lambert Maltock elected for a second four-year term as OFC president”
Fiji: Nadroga brings in foreign head coach
Digicel Fiji Premier League’s Nadroga has announced the appointment of Stefan Ristic as their new head coach. The 31-year-old Serbian coach has signed a two-year commitment with the team, bringing with him valuable experience from successful seasons at various clubs and countries. Prior to joining Nadroga FC, Ristic served as the Head Coach for BayernContinue reading “Fiji: Nadroga brings in foreign head coach”
Rewa’s Kumar called-up for Fiji national team
Rewa FC midfielder Ivan Kumar has been called up to the Fiji squad for the Tri-Nations FIFA International Friendlies, replacing Labasa FC midfielder Akeimi Ralulu. Ralulu had to withdraw from the squad due to family commitments, but Fiji will still be looking to put on a strong performance in the upcoming friendly competition. The Tri-NationsContinue reading “Rewa’s Kumar called-up for Fiji national team”
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