🇫🇷 Français Georges Gope-Fenepej is one of the most successful Pacific Islanders in Oceania football history, just like Roy Krishna, his compatriot Jekob Jeno, Marama Vahirua and Brian Kaltak, he left the Pacific Islands to turn into professional football player. In Gope-Fenepej’s case he left for France after making history as he helped his NewContinue reading “Georges Gope-Fenepej makes New Caledonia proud reaching another feat in French Football”
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Ifira Black Bird makes history as they beat Tiga Sport to proceed to O-League’s semifinals
In a thrilling and hard-fought match at Freshwater Stadium, hosts Ifira Black Bird emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against Tiga Sport from New Caledonia in the quarterfinals of the OFC Champions League. The win propelled the current Vanuatu champions into the semifinals, securing their continued journey in the prestigious tournament. Ifira started the gameContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird makes history as they beat Tiga Sport to proceed to O-League’s semifinals”
It’s do-or-die for locals Ifira Black Bird in a thrilling O-League’s encounter against Tiga Sport
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in the OFC Champions League as Ifira Black Bird, the representatives from Vanuatu, face off against the New Caledonian champions, Tiga Sport, in a crucial match on 21st May. The outcome of this match will determine Ifira’s fate in the tournament, and they have no choice butContinue reading “It’s do-or-die for locals Ifira Black Bird in a thrilling O-League’s encounter against Tiga Sport”
O-League: Tiga Sport beats innefective Hekari United in Port Vila
In a thrilling encounter in the OFC Champions League, Tiga Sport, New Caledonian side, secured a hard-fought victory over the formidable Hekari United from Papua New Guinea. This win came as a remarkable turnaround for Tiga, who had suffered a heavy defeat in their debut match against AS Pirae. The match between Tiga Sport andContinue reading “O-League: Tiga Sport beats innefective Hekari United in Port Vila”
OFC Champions League: AS Pirae starts with a strong win over Tiga Sport in Port Vila
AS Pirae of Tahiti secured a convincing 3-0 victory against debutants Tiga Sport from New Caledonia in the Group B of the OFC Champions League. The match was held at the Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Despite Tiga Sport being in a tough spot in New Caledonia’s Super Ligue, they faced a strong PiraeContinue reading “OFC Champions League: AS Pirae starts with a strong win over Tiga Sport in Port Vila”
New Caledonia futsal star Marcel Hnepeune passes away at the of 29
Français It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Marcel Hnepeune, captain of the ASPTT team, who died this Saturday (April 22nd) during a match against FC Ferrand. Marcel was just 29 years old and had been the captain of the ASPTT since 2017. He was a highly respected player knownContinue reading “New Caledonia futsal star Marcel Hnepeune passes away at the of 29”
New Caledonia’s Jekob Jeno returns to action in France
🇫🇷 Français Jekob Jeno is currently the only New Caledonian-born player to be playing in the top-two leagues of the French football system; although Jeno this season he has experienced ups and downs – has not been able to play as many minutes as he did last season – where despite injury problems that didContinue reading “New Caledonia’s Jekob Jeno returns to action in France”
Roonui Tinirauarii’s brace give Tahiti win over New Caledonia in second international friendly match
🇫🇷 Français In an exciting friendly match played at Stade Pater, Pirae on Friday, March 24th, Tahiti defeated New Caledonia with a score of 2-1. New Caledonia got off to a flying start as AS Temanava’s Makalu Xowi scored in the first half, giving his team the lead. However, Tahiti bounced back in the secondContinue reading “Roonui Tinirauarii’s brace give Tahiti win over New Caledonia in second international friendly match”
International Friendly: New Caledonia beats Tahiti at Stade Pater
🇫🇷 Français On Monday, 21st March, the New Caledonia national football team took on their Pacific Island neighbors, the Tahiti national team, in a friendly match held at Stade Pater, Pirae in Tahiti. The match was closely contested, with both teams showing their skills and determination to win. Both sides are looking forward to theContinue reading “International Friendly: New Caledonia beats Tahiti at Stade Pater”
Kossa and Solomon Warriors draw in first leg of Solomon Islands’ O-League national play-off
On the day of the highly anticipated OFC Champions League national play-off between Kossa FC and Solomon Warriors, fans were treated to a tightly contested match at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The game, played in two legs, was expected to be a fierce battle between the top-two finalists of the Telekom S-League forContinue reading “Kossa and Solomon Warriors draw in first leg of Solomon Islands’ O-League national play-off”
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