Like other countries in Oceania, Tonga has a totally amateur football league, which makes it very difficult for players to get exposure to play abroad. Even so, Tonga has relatively large communities in Australia and New Zealand, making it possible to find players with ancestry, such as AJ Inia, the first Tongan to play professionalContinue reading “Alex Chin: “I want to play for Tonga to improve the level of the game””
Category Archives: Interviews
Nabil Begg confirms: “I will stay in my hometown”
Fiji has a new wonderkid; he hails from Ba and represents the most victorious district of Fijian football. The 18 year-old striker Nabill Begg is already a regular striker for the Men in Black and already scored a number of important goals for his team. YouTube: Oceania Football Center Certainly, the most important goal ofContinue reading “Nabil Begg confirms: “I will stay in my hometown””
Exclusive interview with Fiji’s Flemming Serritslev
Oceania Football Center had the opportunity of a telephone interview with the head coach of Fiji’s national team, Flemming Serritslev before the highly anticipated World Cup qualifying tournament in Qatar. He is a man with great ambitions for Fiji and is very passionate about the development of football in Oceania. How is the weather downContinue reading “Exclusive interview with Fiji’s Flemming Serritslev”
Shivam Naidu: supporting Lautoka from the sideline in Fiji FACT
Lautoka did not have a good start in 2020 Fiji FACT, as the team coached by Anginesh Prasad was defeated by Nadi in the opening round of the tournament by 1-0. Now, the Bluez have just two games to bounce back in order to advance to the semifinals. One of the team’s major problems isContinue reading “Shivam Naidu: supporting Lautoka from the sideline in Fiji FACT”
Tevita Waranaivalu determined to help Rewa finish the season with the glory of Fiji FACT
One of the most important championships in Fiji, the Vodafone Fiji FACT kicks-off this weekend. It is going to be the last tournament of the season for the top eight teams in the country, which means that it is the last opportunity for many players to show their skills this year. This tournament is alsoContinue reading “Tevita Waranaivalu determined to help Rewa finish the season with the glory of Fiji FACT”
Sam Burfoot determined to bring Waitakere United back to the top in New Zealand
Waitakere United is one of the most important football clubs from New Zealand. Champions of the OFC Champions League in 2007 and 2008, they are currently living a title drought, as their last title was in 2013, when legendary Roy Krishna led the team to the national title. After some dark seasons, Waitakere United finallyContinue reading “Sam Burfoot determined to bring Waitakere United back to the top in New Zealand”
Nigel Malagian: I am totally focused on my rehabilitation
One of the most promising defenders from Papua New Guinea, Nigel Malagian went through some tough times this season after suffering a stroke in July. He was taken to the hospital after he fainted during his daily work-out training. Malagian joined Lae City FC in March after leaving Tusbab Stallions. Unfortunately, he did not haveContinue reading “Nigel Malagian: I am totally focused on my rehabilitation”
Mitch Cooper: my dream is to see Vanuatu playing a FIFA World Cup at senior level
It has been 15 months since Vanuatu National Team played their last match: an 11-0 win against Samoa at Pacific Games last year. Since then, football fans have not had the opportunity to see Vanuatu in action. The 2019 Pacific Games was not very good for Vanuatu. Coached by Paul Munster, they did not advanceContinue reading “Mitch Cooper: my dream is to see Vanuatu playing a FIFA World Cup at senior level”
Clayton Lewis targets Tokyo Olympics as he explains his return to New Zealand
Clayton Lewis is one of New Zealand’s most important players. The 23-year-old midfielder has already represented his country fourteen times and guided the OlyWhites to a spot in the men’s football tournament of Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The former Scunthorpe United footballer recently played for Auckland United in the NRFL Premier League before the leagueContinue reading “Clayton Lewis targets Tokyo Olympics as he explains his return to New Zealand”
Star Mountain’s team manager Joseph Ame to take legal action against PNGFA and NSL
Weeks ago one case got widely debated in Papua New Guinea – Star Mountain FC walked off pitch after a disallowed goal against Morobe United, forcing the referee to finish the game early. Here you can see the disallowed goal that caused all the problems. Recently, despite PNGFA and NSL Board did not make any officialContinue reading “Star Mountain’s team manager Joseph Ame to take legal action against PNGFA and NSL”
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