The football season of the most important football league of Vanuatu returned to action this week; five matches took place in Port Vila Stadium. The new national champions Ifira Black Bird did not debut in 2023 for the local league as they are preparing for this week clash against Luganville’s Siaraga for OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “PVFA Premier League returns to action in Vanuatu’s capital city”
Author Archives: Rafael Saltori
Fiji Football Association furious on team indiscipline; Pawan Singh sent home after straight red-card
After the heavy defeat against Indonesia, Fijian fans turned not happy with the result but especially with three red-cards shown to the team in the 4-0 defeat to the hosts of the next FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Junior Bula Boys are playing an invitational tournament in Indonesia and the first impression to the hostsContinue reading “Fiji Football Association furious on team indiscipline; Pawan Singh sent home after straight red-card”
FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort
The Papua New Guinea women’s team played a historic match against Panama in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off at North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand this Sunday (19th Feb). Despite their best efforts, the Papua New Guinea team lost 2-0 to a much more experienced and professional Panama team. This was the first everContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort”
Fiji: Lautoka announces new head coach
Lautoka Football Association in Fiji recently announced the appointment of Ronil Kumar as the new head coach of the team. This appointment comes after the departure of the former coach, Anginesh Prasad, who left to pursue study commitments in Australia. Ronil Kumar is a well-known figure in Fijian football circles, having previously coached the BaContinue reading “Fiji: Lautoka announces new head coach”
New Zealand starts U-20 World Cup preparation with a loss to Guatemala
The New Zealand U-20 side suffered a disappointing defeat against the Guatemala U-20 side in an invitational tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match was an important preparation for the U-20 World Cup, which is also being held in Indonesia later this year. The loss against Guatemala followed a defeat suffered by another Oceania Football ConfederationContinue reading “New Zealand starts U-20 World Cup preparation with a loss to Guatemala”
Fiji U-20 side suffers heavy loss to Indonesia as three players are sent-off
In their first match of the invitational tournament in Jakarta, the Fiji U-20 side suffered a heavy defeat against Indonesia U-20. Despite managing to keep the scoreline at 1-0 in the first half, thanks to a goal scored by Arkham at the 35th minute, Fiji was totally dominated by the local team. In the secondContinue reading “Fiji U-20 side suffers heavy loss to Indonesia as three players are sent-off”
Chris Wood scores against Manchester City; his first as Forest player
Chris Wood scored his first goal for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League – a key moment for the New Zealand international that received some critics from his past performances from the local fans. The game against the reigning English champions Manchester City was a tough one, but Wood was determined to make anContinue reading “Chris Wood scores against Manchester City; his first as Forest player”
Raphael Lea’i still unavailable for FK Velež Mostar’s competitive debut in 2023
Raphael Lea’i, the star player from the Solomon Islands, has yet to make his debut for his new team, Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to a team staff member, Adnan Dizdarević, Lea’i is still not fully registered to play in the Bosnia Cup match against HSK Posušje, which is scheduled to be playedContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i still unavailable for FK Velež Mostar’s competitive debut in 2023”
New Caledonia: Tiga Sport proceeds to OFC Champions League group stage for the first time
🇫🇷 Français Tiga Sport secured an impressive 2-0 win over former OFC Champions League winners Hienghène Sport at Stade Numa Daly in Nouméa. This victory was all the more remarkable as it allowed Tiga Sport to progress to the OFC Champions League group stage tournament for the first time in their history. The game startedContinue reading “New Caledonia: Tiga Sport proceeds to OFC Champions League group stage for the first time”
Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot
Hekari United pulled off a stunning victory over more experienced opponents Lae City in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby, securing their spot in the OFC Champions League group stage. At Sir John Guise Stadium, the young squad of Hekari put on an impressive display, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from midfielder YagiContinue reading “Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot”
Oceania Football Center 