With the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League due to kick off on Saturday 8 August after almost five months of suspension due to COVID-19 restrictions in the country, and having just witnessed a bonus week of transfer activity within the division, here we go through each side’s transfer activity and assess their chances ofContinue reading “PNG NSL: Season Resumption Preview and Transfer Summary”
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Seveci Rokotakala: Navua is set to upset some big teams
The bottom ranked side of the current edition of Vodafone Premier League is certainly coming as underdogs in the Group B of the 2020 Battle of Giants alongside the hosts Lautoka, Rewa and Nadi. That is what exactly the experienced defender Seveci Rokotakala told to Oceania Football Center in interview heading to the traditional tournament:Continue reading “Seveci Rokotakala: Navua is set to upset some big teams”
Basil Jofari ready to guide FC Bougainville as PNG National Soccer League resumes
The 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League resumes this weekend and all ten participating teams are getting ready for the league’s resumption. It is not being different for FC Bougainville that is surely doing a very good preparation over the past few weeks. Currently in the sixth position in the table with eleven pointsContinue reading “Basil Jofari ready to guide FC Bougainville as PNG National Soccer League resumes”
Marlon Nonone delighted to play the Battle of the Giants for the first time
Marlon Nonone is living a good moment in Fiji. The 21-year-old forward from Solomon Islands is showing his talent abroad and he is playing an important role in Nasinu’s attack in Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier of Fijian football. Nonone joiend the Fijian club this year and he is one of the 22 playersContinue reading “Marlon Nonone delighted to play the Battle of the Giants for the first time”
Misaele Draunibaka: every match is like a final in the Battle of the Giants
Rewa is always a strong side when it comes to Battle of the Giants as the Delta Tigers won five out of the last ten editions of the tournament. This year it is not going to be different as the team coached by Marika Rodu is currently leading the Vodafone Premier League – the top-tierContinue reading “Misaele Draunibaka: every match is like a final in the Battle of the Giants”
Simione Nabenu: Suva is ready for BOG
Currently in the third position in Vodafone Premier League, Suva is looking for glory in the Battle of the Giants (BOG) that kicks-off on Friday. The Capital City Boys will try to clinch BOG title for the first time in this century as they last won the tournament in 1995. One of the 22 playersContinue reading “Simione Nabenu: Suva is ready for BOG”
Gimale Essacu: willing to do everything for Papua New Guinea
Gimale Essacu is a very talented player from Papua New Guinea who is currently living in the United States of America after spending two years playing for Western Illinois Leathernecks in the NCAA Division I men’s soccer – the major football league from USA at universitary level. His experience abroad called the attention of PapuaContinue reading “Gimale Essacu: willing to do everything for Papua New Guinea”
Brian Kaltak: I am proud to be a Ni-Vanuatu
The 40th anniversary of Vanuatu’s Independence was on last Thursday. However the celebrations happen throughout the month of July, including concerts and football tournaments. Despite not being in Vanuatu at the moment, Brian Kaltak did not lose the opportunity to show how much he loves his homeland. The 26-year-old defender that is currently playing forContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: I am proud to be a Ni-Vanuatu”
We miss you, Amicale FC
The 2020 PVFA Independence Cup finished on Thursday when Galaxy FC beat Ifira Black Bird by 2-1 to clinch the title for the first time in the club’s history. Despite all celebrations due to Vanuatu’s Independence Day, we also remember a sad day that happened in the PVFA Independence Cup last year. Eight clubs tookContinue reading “We miss you, Amicale FC”
Ravnesh Karan Singh: Suva’s new team captain
Suva is marching on to take on Ba this weekend for Vodafone Premier League – this will be the last match of both teams before the traditional Battle of Giants start on 8th Aug. Ba will be looking to continue their good run after beating Labasa by 2-1, while Suva also comes from a victoryContinue reading “Ravnesh Karan Singh: Suva’s new team captain”
