Solomon Islands rising star Charles Mani is a hard worker. It has been one year since the 18-year-old forward move to New Zealand to pursue his dream to become a successful footballer. He was recently approved to join Hibiscus Coast AFC from NRFL2 Division after impressing the coaching staff during his trial period. He didContinue reading “Charles Mani: practice makes perfect”
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Tommy Semmy: all I want is the season to get started
Football in New Zealand is slowly picking up speed again; after the ISPS Handa Premiership had to be ended three rounds earlier than planned due to the COVID 19 pandemics, the coming winter season in the country seems to be about to start. The Hamilton Wanderers, the club of Papua New Guinea international Tommy Semmy,Continue reading “Tommy Semmy: all I want is the season to get started”
Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream
One of the most important players in the first half of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Nigel Malagian helped the Tusbab Stallions to reach the fourth position in the league. His great performances allowed him to join Lae City, one of the best football clubs in the country, for the second half ofContinue reading “Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream”
Batram Suri: succeeding as a player and coach
Recently, one of the most important football players ever of Solomon Islands helped the Ni-Vanuatu outfit Galaxy FC to qualify for the knock-out stage of the OFC Champions League 2020 in their first appearance in the regional competition; we are talking about the former forward of teams as Amicale, Koloale and Canterbury United and theContinue reading “Batram Suri: succeeding as a player and coach”
Reginald Davani: I would love to coach the Kapuls
Reginald Davani is one of the greatest footballers ever from Papua New Guinea. Born in Port Moresby, he played in Australia for many years which gave him a lot of experience to keep his life linked to football after his retirement as a player. Currently working as Technical Development Manager in Football Queensland, the governingContinue reading “Reginald Davani: I would love to coach the Kapuls”
Tommy Semmy: I will do my best for my country
Tommy Semmy is proving of what he is capable of. Once again the Papua New Guinea international had a good season playing for Hamilton Wanderers in ISPS Handa Premiership, the New Zealand top-tier of football. Semmy scored four goals in the season for Wanderers and was also chosen in the ‘Team of the Season’ ofContinue reading “Tommy Semmy: I will do my best for my country”
Vitiaz United: a role model management for Oceania football
Vitiaz United is surprising everyone in the current season of the most important football league of Papua New Guinea, the PNG National Soccer League. The newcomers in the national league were at the top of the table before the forced break due COVID-19 pandemic – and, surely, they stick on that position since we haveContinue reading “Vitiaz United: a role model management for Oceania football”
Brian Kaltak: I had the best season of my career
The 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season is over as Auckland City was claimed the champions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the unexpected end, it was a wonderful season for Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak that was named for the ISPS Handa Premiership Team of the Season for the first time in his career. The 26-year-oldContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: I had the best season of my career”
Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa
Ronil Lal is surely having a great time in football. The young head coach of Labasa has already written his name in the history of Babasiga Lions by leading the team to lift three tournaments in less than a year. His bright job combined with a good management brought Labasa back to the top inContinue reading “Ronil Lal: very proud to be part of Labasa”
Junior David: Solomon Islands’ talent flourishing once again at Hekari United
Hekari United is the most known football club from Papua New Guinea; their eight national titles and the fact to be first ever team that does not come from Australia or New Zealand to win the OFC Champions League are the most remembered achievements about the Port Moresby-based team. Hekari also recruited the best ofContinue reading “Junior David: Solomon Islands’ talent flourishing once again at Hekari United”
