Leroy Jennings has a quite interesting story as a footballer. Born in Australia in 1998, the forward had the opportunity to join Los Angeles Galaxy from United States when he was just 13 years old after impressing former England National Team player David Bechkam. His moment of glory happened when he tackled David Beckham’s sonContinue reading “The teenage dream of Fijian forward Leroy Jennings”
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Jared Clark eager to represent Vanuatu National Team
Jared Clark is a 22-year-old footballer born in Australia whose mother is from Vanuatu. Currently playing for Croydon Kings in his home country, Clark started the process to get the Ni-Vanuatu citizenship in January in order to become eligible to represent his mother’s country internationally. He received full support from Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) sinceContinue reading “Jared Clark eager to represent Vanuatu National Team”
NRFL set to kick-off in New Zealand and many Pacific Islanders have a chance to shine
The new season of the Northern Regional Football League is about to kick off. After many doubts during the football break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, football is definitely back in New Zealand. The clubs had two weeks to prepare for the leagues – many friendly matches were played to get ready for the newContinue reading “NRFL set to kick-off in New Zealand and many Pacific Islanders have a chance to shine”
Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football
It is not uncommon to see foreign players in Oceania. There are some well known players like Argentinian forward Emiliano Tade, Portuguese forward João Moreira and Spanish defender Ángel Berlanga. These players came from South America and Europe to make history in Oceania – specially for Auckland City FC. However there is an African playerContinue reading “Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football”
The adventure of Elliot Ragomo in Brazilian professional futsal
Solomon Islands are impressive when it comes to futsal – the Kurukuru have already taken part in three FIFA Futsal World Cups and will travel to Lithuania in 2021 to represent OFC at the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, where they will play in the fourth consecutive competition at world level. With Elliot Ragomo asContinue reading “The adventure of Elliot Ragomo in Brazilian professional futsal”
Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’
Kishan Sami recently was officialy announced as a Manukau United player by the Auckland-based club social media accounts. The player has been part of Manukau squad preparing for the start of the Lotto NRFL Premier League. Sami, a 20-year-old full-back or midfielder, is a product of Ba academy in his country and already represented hisContinue reading “Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’”
Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory
Roy Krishna is one of the most important players Fiji has ever produced; the 32-year-old striker has already achieved glory in New Zealand and India in his successful career. In 2011 Krishna already was an accomplished player in New Zealand’s premier league, playing for the giant Waitakere United. The player who is born in LabasaContinue reading “Roy Krishna and Labasa’s IDC glory”
Kavaia Rawaqa: I am ready to be back to National Team
The current year did not start very well for Rewa’s player Kavaia Rawaqa. The 29-year-old left back missed the beginning of 2020 Vodafone Premier League due to an injury and the football activities were suspended in Fiji when he resumed training. He was one of the players called by National Team’s head coach Flemming SerritslevContinue reading “Kavaia Rawaqa: I am ready to be back to National Team”
Terai Bremond: pursuing a professional career as a footballer in Europe
Terai Bremond is one of the most talented footballers from Tahiti. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is playing for Toulouse youth teams since 2017 and he was part of Tahitian squad that played FIFA U-20 World Cup last year. The 2019-20 season was not so good for Bremond and Toulouse. The Tahitian player got injured (pubalgia)Continue reading “Terai Bremond: pursuing a professional career as a footballer in Europe”
What happened to Ba in 2020 OFC Champions League?
Excitement, that was the perfect word to describe Ba FC when they have announced Ricki Herbert as their head coach for 2020 OFC Champions League. However it was worse than a nightmare and Ba finished the group stage in the last position with a shameful campaign. It has been three months since OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “What happened to Ba in 2020 OFC Champions League?”
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