Solomon Islands’ man of the moment Raphael Lea’i might be close to achieve another huge milestone: the 19-year-old striker is set to make his professional debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s side FK Velež Mostar. The club is scheduled to play this Sunday (26th Feb) against Tuzla City as the M:tel Premier League, as the top-tierContinue reading “Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i close to profissional debut in Europe”
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OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled
The second match of the day (24th Feb) in Apia counting for the OFC Champions League qualifying stage between Veitongo from Tonga and Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa has been cancelled. According to multiple sources linked to the clubs, the bad weather conditions forced the match to be called off; the decisive encounter betweenContinue reading “OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled”
Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches
Solomon Islands Football Federation announced a list of 31 players for a provisional squad for the upcoming friendly matches in the next FIFA window – the Bonitos are set to play three friendly matches in Lautoka, Fiji against the hosts, the Fiji U-20 side and Vanuatu national team. You can check the full list byContinue reading “Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches”
OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva
In an exciting and closely contested match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Suva and Rewa drew 1-1 in the OFC Champions League national play-off. Both teams fought hard for a win, but ultimately had to settle with a draw. The first half of the game was largely uneventful, with both teams struggling toContinue reading “OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva”
FK Beograd’s head coach on Micah Lea’alafa signing: “It was a no brainer to add his quality on the books”
Recently, it was announced the move of Solomon Islands’ international Micah Lea’alafa to Australian football; the 31-year-old joined FK Beograd in Adelaide. The former Auckland City star is going to be a key addition to the team coached by former Vanuatu Football Federation technical director and advisor Joshua Smith. Oceania Football Center talked to newContinue reading “FK Beograd’s head coach on Micah Lea’alafa signing: “It was a no brainer to add his quality on the books””
Ifira Black Bird players speak after convicing win over Siaraga for OFC Champions League national play-offs
After an impressive display against Siaraga from Luganville at VFF Freshwater Stadium, Ifira Black Bird, the Port Vila champions, are very close to seal their place in the next edition of the group stage of OFC Champions League. The 3-0 win thanks to goals scored by Kerry Iawak, Alphonse Lency and Tonly Kalotang – watchContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird players speak after convicing win over Siaraga for OFC Champions League national play-offs”
New Zealand-duo selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in Ireland
Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata, the New Zealand duo playing for Sligo Rovers in Ireland, have been recognized for their performance in the first matchday of the Irish top-tier football league. The team drew 1-1 against Shamrock Rovers, and both players were selected in the team of the week for their contributions to the match.Continue reading “New Zealand-duo selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in Ireland”
Gagame Feni: “Kossa has a chance to play at OFC Champions League”
The Telekom S-League golden boot winner Gagame Feni is positive after the 1-1 draw of his side Kossa FC against Solomon Warriors for the first leg of the national play-off of OFC Champions League in Solomon Islands. The striker – who scored impressive 34 goals in the national league – was in the scoresheet oneContinue reading “Gagame Feni: “Kossa has a chance to play at OFC Champions League””
Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei
In a friendly match played at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team recorded a convincing 5-0 win over their counterparts from Papua New Guinea. The match, played after both teams were knocked out of the intercontinental play-off for the OFC Women’s World Cup, gave the players an opportunityContinue reading “Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei”
OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium
Today, football fans around Fiji will be eagerly awaiting the first leg of the OFC Champions League national play-off between Suva and Rewa, taking place at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. This game will mark the first encounter between the two sides since Suva emerged victorious in the Champion vs Champion series earlier thisContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium”
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