Lautoka had a very good start in 2020 Vodafone Premier League season. Led by a powerful attack the Bluez won their two first matches of the year by 6-0 against Nasinu and Nadi. However things got worse after these two matches – a 0-0 draw against Labasa and a 1-0 loss against Suva. After theseContinue reading “Lautoka without two key players for Vodafone Premier League resumption”
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Seasonal working: a tough reality for football players from Vanuatu
Oceania is diverse – many cultures, languages and traditions are shaped by the environment of the 14 members and associate members of the Oceania Football Confederation. Football is a passion throughout the region, even if it is not as successful as the American and European countries are. Vanuatu is one of the most football-loving nationsContinue reading “Seasonal working: a tough reality for football players from Vanuatu”
Vodafone Premier League: Rewa in search of national glory
Rewa is one of the most famous football clubs in Fiji; the Delta Tigers from Nausori already won nine editions of the Inter-District Championship and eight times the Battle of Giants, being their last major title in 2017 when they had beaten Nadi by 2-1 in the final match. But the Tigers are looking forContinue reading “Vodafone Premier League: Rewa in search of national glory”
David Koloamatangi: I have a lot of interest on representing Tonga
New Zealand is a country with lots of immigrants. Every year thousands of people come from all over the world to live in the Oceanian country. The reflection of immigration can be seen in the local football. Many football clubs have foreign roots like Central United (Croatia) and Wellington Olympic (Greece). The same happens inContinue reading “David Koloamatangi: I have a lot of interest on representing Tonga”
The teenage dream of Fijian forward Leroy Jennings
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”
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’”
