One of the top goalkeepers of Fiji continues to prove his capabilities; Labasa’s shot-stopper Akuila Mateisuva could not prevent his team defeat against national champions Suva this Saturday at Subrail Park – but the problems were not in defense, but yes the lack of quality in the finishing for Labasa’s attack, they did not takeContinue reading “Akuila Mateisuva praised by superb performance despite defeat to Suva at Fiji FACT”
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Traditional Gunemba family takes Poro FC ahead at PNG Women’s National League
As the 2020/21 Women’s National Soccer League heads to its first matchday this weekend in Papua New Guinea, one traditional football family in the country expects the best from the revamped national league that is exciting the fans all over the country; the Gunembas are involved with their local regional club in Lae, Poro FC. “It’sContinue reading “Traditional Gunemba family takes Poro FC ahead at PNG Women’s National League”
Can Ilisoni Lolaivalu shine again for Labasa?
Ilisoni Lolaivalu is living the best season of his career. The 27-year-old forward is now a key player in Labasa and he just cannot stop impressing people with his quality in Fiji, specially when he helped his side to win the Inter-District Championship earlier this year. With eleven goals scored so far in the season,Continue reading “Can Ilisoni Lolaivalu shine again for Labasa?”
Subrail Park pitch conditios cannot improve in only 24h
As recently mentioned by Oceania Football Center, Fiji FACT semi-finals were postponed due bad weather and pitch conditions in Labasa’s Subrail Park. After 45 minutes of football between Rewa and Nadi it was clear football could not be played under those circumstances. Fiji FA’s CEO Mohammed Yusuf determined the matches are going to be played thisContinue reading “Subrail Park pitch conditios cannot improve in only 24h”
Ba: Sanaila Waqanicakau proves to be a decent call also as a goalkeeper
It is really not expected to see a striker playing in a very different position than usual; imagine if he is forced to play as a goalkeeper in an emergency. The striker Sanaila Waqanicakau played all games of the most recent Fiji FACT group stage as a goalkeeper for his team Ba – this isContinue reading “Ba: Sanaila Waqanicakau proves to be a decent call also as a goalkeeper”
Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player
The still only 17-year-old Solomon Islands football star Raphael Le’ai reached an impressive milestone in the past weekend when his side Henderson Eels draw against Central Coast by 1-1: the teenager scored his 50 goals a senior player. The youngster got recognition in Oceania after guiding his country to their first ever appearance in aContinue reading “Raphael Le’ai: 50 goals as a senior player”
Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!
Labasa has some important players in its current squad; the Babasiga Lions are known for producing Roy Krishna and many other important players throughout its football history. Currently, the likes of Antonio Tuivuna and Taniela Waqa might get interest from the fans – Tuivuna played both FIFA U20 World Cup and Olympics while Waqa isContinue reading “Ilisoni Lolaivalu: the man of the moment!”
1993: When Oceania crossed Diego Armando Maradona’s path
Football lovers are mourning the passing of Diego Armando Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time. As a tribute to him, we bring you the story of when Oceania crossed his path in 1993. The original version of the text was written in Portuguese by Futebol Portenho, a Brazilian channel specialized in ArgentineanContinue reading “1993: When Oceania crossed Diego Armando Maradona’s path”
The third matchday of Fiji FACT should have been postponed
The third matchday of 2020 Fiji FACT kicked-off at Subrail Park in Labasa, with an important clash between Nadi and Navua. As expected, the pitch is not suitable for football matches, and what we are watching is something similar to the sport we know as football. Both sides had difficulties to keep the ball possession,Continue reading “The third matchday of Fiji FACT should have been postponed”
Fiji FACT: terrible pitch condition takes good football away from Subrail Park
The 2020 Fiji FACT kicked-off at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday with two matches, while two other games were contested at ANZ Stadium on Sunday. After these four clashes, all teams travelled to Vanua Levu, as the rest of the tournament is set to be contested at Subrail Park in Labasa. What should beContinue reading “Fiji FACT: terrible pitch condition takes good football away from Subrail Park”
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