of the clubs Ni-Vanuatu football star Brian Kaltak had played in the South Pacific before having a go in professional football; the defender headed to Australia first to play for NPL – South Australia side FK Beograd, then finally got an opportunity in A-League with Central Coast Mariners as an injury replacement. The 29-year-old playerContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: “I can’t wait to play A-League’s Grand Final””
Category Archives: Interviews
Brian Kaltak speaks about Ifira Black Bird’s historic display at OFC Champions League
In a heartfelt interview to Oceania Football Center, Brian Kaltak, the esteemed captain of the Vanuatu national team and defender for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, expressed his admiration for Ifira Black Bird’s remarkable display in the semifinal of the OFC Champions League against Auckland City. The match, which ended in a thrillingContinue reading “Brian Kaltak speaks about Ifira Black Bird’s historic display at OFC Champions League”
Nabil Begg: “Fiji is playing at a total different level at U-20 World Cup”
The star player of the Junior Bula Boys, Nabil Begg, currently in action at the U-20 World Cup in Argentina, spoke to Oceania Football Center before their final match in the tournament. The 19-year-old stated that Fiji is playing in a very different level, against top-quality teams and it is important to understand the circumstancesContinue reading “Nabil Begg: “Fiji is playing at a total different level at U-20 World Cup””
Azariah Soromon states fighting spirit and team bonding responsible for Suva’s O-League succesful campaign
Suva is the first non-western side of Fiji to reach the finals of the OFC Champions League -Nadi, Ba and Lautoka, the previous Fijian teams to do so are all western sides. The club from Fijian capital has enjoyed favouritisim status in their home competitions, especially after beating national champions Rewa in the national roundContinue reading “Azariah Soromon states fighting spirit and team bonding responsible for Suva’s O-League succesful campaign”
AS Pirae’s young star Tehotu Gitton looks forward to O-League semifinal clash against Suva
The 21-year-old midfielder Tehotu Gitton has been impressing so far in the OFC Champions League for AS Pirae; the rising star of Tahitian football – that recently made his debut for the senior national team in two friendly matches against New Caledonia this March – has been one of the responsibles for the making theContinue reading “AS Pirae’s young star Tehotu Gitton looks forward to O-League semifinal clash against Suva”
Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar
The Kurukuru, Solomon Islands national futsal team, is the powerhouse of the sport in the South Pacific; the likes of Elliot Ragomo, Anthony Talo and Jack Whitney always helped the national team to dominate the competitions of the region. Solomon Islands took part of four World Cups and they are hoping to take part ofContinue reading “Meet Calvin Do’oro: the new Kurukuru’s superstar”
Micah Lea’alafa keen on ‘opening the door’ for more Pacific Islanders to Australian football
The Solomon Islands’ international Micah Lea’alafa recently spoke to Front Page Football about his move to Australian football; the Bonitos captain is now playing in NPL South Australia’s side FK Beograd, under the coaching of former Vanuatu Football Federation technical director and advisor Joshua Smith. Lea’alafa spoke highly of Smith, who is just two yearsContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa keen on ‘opening the door’ for more Pacific Islanders to Australian football”
Solomon Islands’ head coach Vega-Arango gives strong statement: “No tolerance with addictions”
Unfortunately, it is still common in Oceania to come accross cases of football players involved in polemics around addictions; such as alcohol, drugs and different types of hallucinogen substances. Felipe Vega-Arango, the Spanish head coach of Solomon Islands national team, gave a strong statement to local media about the culture of acceptance that is underContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ head coach Vega-Arango gives strong statement: “No tolerance with addictions””
Edwin Bai is back to Malampa Revivors: “I will put the team back on top”
Edwin Bai, the Vanuatu international midfielder, recently made the decision to return to his boyhood club, Malampa Revivors, in Luganville. Bai had been playing for North Efate United in Port Vila before deciding to return to his roots and join the team where he most achieved success in his football career. “I decided to returnContinue reading “Edwin Bai is back to Malampa Revivors: “I will put the team back on top””
Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time
Solomon Islands started very well the Tri-Nations friendly tournament; the Bonitos won both their matches so far in Fiji and is very likely the team coached by Felipe Vega-Arango will end up as the winners of the competition. Their strong performances against Fiji U-20 and Vanuatu proved the mix of experience and youth selected byContinue reading “Solomon Islands: Kanahanimae proud to represent his country for the first time”
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