The sixth round of the top-tier football league in Papua New Guinea, the PNG National Soccer League comes with a lot of emotions in the entire country. Hekari United will travel to the Highlands for their clash against FC Kutubu where their new recruits from Brazil – Erick Joe and Vinícius – will be availableContinue reading “Brazilian duo set to debut in Goroka as top-table clash thrills Madang”
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Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw
The last match of the OFC Champions League preliminary stage sealed the last spot in the group stage of the 2020 edition of the regional tourament. Once again a Samoan and a Cook Islander side proceeded to the group stage, as it was in all other opportunities of the competition. Veitongo from Tonga and theContinue reading “Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw”
Flemming Serritslev is officially announced as Fiji national team Head Coach
The former Papua New Guinea national team head coach Flemming Serritslev is now officially the new head coach of Fiji national team, after signing for three years with the Fiji Football Association. It was already known the Danish coach would take charge of the Bula Boys, but now officially the FFA announced the coach andContinue reading “Flemming Serritslev is officially announced as Fiji national team Head Coach”
Isabel United beats Solomon Warriors in friendly match
Isabel United played a friendly match this Thursday (30th Jan) against the current Telekom S-League champions Solomon Warriors at Lawson Tama Stadium. Warriors is looking to prepare for the upcoming OFC Champions League to played this February. Isabel United is set to make a tour in Vanautu to play two friendly matches in the upcomingContinue reading “Isabel United beats Solomon Warriors in friendly match”
VFF National League Championship kicks-off, but only for North group
The VFF National League Championship was recently cancelled, but the VFF decided to maintain the tournament for the North provinces of the country. The tournament kicked-off this 30th January with three matches held in Luganville, Espíritu Santo island. Galaxy and Malampa Revivors would use the tournament as preparation for OFC Champions League. The situation stands forContinue reading “VFF National League Championship kicks-off, but only for North group”
Tusbab Stallions and Vitiaz United: the two good surprises of NSL season
Hekari United and Lae City are the most known clubs currently in Papua New Guinea; both sides top the league so far, but just behind them in the standings two new contenders appear to be in the running: Tusbab Stallions and Vitiaz United. The Port Moresby-based side Vitiaz is taking part in the national leagueContinue reading “Tusbab Stallions and Vitiaz United: the two good surprises of NSL season”
Veitongo or Tupapa: which side will qualify for OCL Group Stage?
The final match of the OFC Champions League preliminary stage is set to take place today (31th Jan) at Ngahue Reserve in Auckland. The Cook Islands side Tupapa Maraerenga only needs one point to qualify for the next stage, as they hold Lupe o le Soaga to a 0-0 draw in their debut in theContinue reading “Veitongo or Tupapa: which side will qualify for OCL Group Stage?”
Vanuatu: who will be next National Team head coach?
After the schedule and dates of the upcoming OFC Nations Cup were released, all local federations of Oceania have a clear picture of the time they will have to preapre their national teams for the most important football competition of ther region. New Zealand already stated they will be fielding a U23 team in theContinue reading “Vanuatu: who will be next National Team head coach?”
Tamanisau steps up as Rewa faces Ba without a head coach
Rewa does not seem to be in a good moment as they will play Ba in their first match of Vodafone Premier League without a head coach. The team plans to announce a new head coach soon, but he will not be able to prepare the team to face Ba in the weekend with theContinue reading “Tamanisau steps up as Rewa faces Ba without a head coach”
Solomon Islands: new year, new World Cup!
Solomon Islands had the taste to be for the first time in a FIFA football competition in the past year, when they played the FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. Despite losing all three matches they played in group stage, for the first-timers it was a especial moment. The team led by Charles Mani, LeonContinue reading “Solomon Islands: new year, new World Cup!”