The recent move for Raphael Lea’i is still making the world of football efusive; the 19-year-old striker deal with FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina got attention not only in Solomon Islands or Oceania region – his achievement got worldwide recognition. The transfer speaks by itself, but the momentum proves the importance of this milestoneContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition”
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Solomon Islands’ powerful-duo to join Rewa for upcoming season
The Delta Tigers recently announced their team-list for the 2023 football season in Fiji; two key additions were noticed in the squad: Alvin Hou and Atkin Kaua. The Solomon Islanders, both members of the Solomon Islands national team, are in the team for the upcoming season. Nazeel Buksh, Rewa’s FC president, confirmed the deals: “AlvinContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ powerful-duo to join Rewa for upcoming season”
Talented Solomon Islands’ Barrie Limoki set to rejoin the Green Machine
More football transfers are set to happen in Fiji for the upcoming football season; this time an international move links the return of the still 18-year-old attacker Barrie Limoki to Nadi FC. The Solomon Islands’ promising young-star played for the Green Machine last season and impressed the coaching staff; according to sources inside the NadiContinue reading “Talented Solomon Islands’ Barrie Limoki set to rejoin the Green Machine”
Lae based teams face difficulties to arrive in Port Moresby for NSL Finals; clubs blame PNGFA management
The two last matches of the 2022 football season are set to be played this Saturday (4th Feb) in Port Moresby; the local side Gulf Komara is going to play against Lae Natives in the 3rd/4th place playoff for the National Soccer League, while the grand final match will be played by the local two-powerhouseContinue reading “Lae based teams face difficulties to arrive in Port Moresby for NSL Finals; clubs blame PNGFA management”
Rusiate Matarerega completes return to Suva FC
Suva continues to work to bring reinforcements to its squad; the new name added to its team for the upcoming football season in Fiji is the strong-striker Rusiate Matarerega. The former Nadi and Rewa man is returning to Suva after a succesful season playing for the Delta Tigers – the Fijian international scored seven goalsContinue reading “Rusiate Matarerega completes return to Suva FC”
Raphael Lea’i arrives in Turkey for training camp and friendly matches with FK Velež Mostar
The Solomon Islands’ superstar Raphael Lea’i is finally safe and sound in Turkey where his team, FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovia top-tier league, is preparing for the restart of the season; the club already played two friendly matches – 0-0 draw against Vorskla from Ukraine and a 2-1 defeat against FC Olympic TashkentContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i arrives in Turkey for training camp and friendly matches with FK Velež Mostar”
Auckland City ready for FIFA Club World Cup battle against African powerhouse
Auckland City is set to have one the most important matches of its football history; the OFC Champions League ten-time champions is going for its 10th appearance in a FIFA Club World Cup, this time, once again, in Morocco. The North African nation was the host for one of the most important achievements of OceaniaContinue reading “Auckland City ready for FIFA Club World Cup battle against African powerhouse”
Lautoka: Antonio Tuivuna to stay with the Blues
During the last week a lot of rumours were linking the Fijian international Antonio Tuivuna to return to his former club Labasa. The defender achieved many success in the club and was voted in 2019 the best player in the country. But the possible deal with the Babasiga Lions is not going to happen; itContinue reading “Lautoka: Antonio Tuivuna to stay with the Blues”
All White’s Matthew Garbett moves to Dutch football
An All Whites’s member has a new team in Europe: the 20-year-old player Matthew Garbett joined NAC Breda on loan from Italian outfit Torino FC. Garbett’s new club currently plays the Erste Divisie, the second-tier of football in the Netherlands – the club currently sits 9th in the table this season. “Garbett played in NewContinue reading “All White’s Matthew Garbett moves to Dutch football”
‘The Brick Wall of Gosford’: Kaltak continues to impress in A-League
The most important football player of Vanuatu continues to play a key role for his club in Australian’s professional A-League; the central-back Brian Kaltak is proving his quality in his first full-pro experience – and already received a contract extension at Central Coast Mariners. Kaltak was voted two games in-a-row as the best player ofContinue reading “‘The Brick Wall of Gosford’: Kaltak continues to impress in A-League”
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