The Oceanian football community was shocked when the newcomers from Vanuatu Galaxy FC trashed the current title holders of OFC Champions League, the New Caledonians of Hienghène Sport, by 4-1 in both sides first games in the 2020 edition of the regional tournament. Hienghène shown defensive problems since the start of the game, not beingContinue reading “Galaxy needs some adjustments while Hienghène needs to reset their game plan”
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Is Hienghène Sport at its last dance?
How could that happen? It was probably the question that everyone asked after the final score of the first match of Hienghène Sport in the Group A of the 2020 OFC Champions League. In fact that was astonishing for me as well. How could it be possible that a team who did it very wellContinue reading “Is Hienghène Sport at its last dance?”
This is not the Hienghène Sport we used to know
The current title holders of the OFC Champions League did not have any chance against the Ni-Vanuatu powerhouse Galaxy FC. Hienghène Sport lost many goal opportunities and were completely dominated by Galaxy attack, allowing the team coached by Batram Suri to score four times in the opening match of the Group A in Port Moresby,Continue reading “This is not the Hienghène Sport we used to know”
Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby
The first surprising result of the OFC Champions League happened in Port Moresby, where Galaxy displayed a very entertaining football to beat the current OFC Champions League champions Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia. In the Sir John Guise Stadium, the Ni-Vanuatu side wearing red seemed dangerous since the starting of the match, with the likesContinue reading “Galaxy demolishes title holders Hienghène Sport in Port Moresby”
Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène
Galaxy is set to take part in their first ever OFC Champions League this year, travelling to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to face the best of the region. The Ni-Vanuatu side has some very important players, as the Solomon Islander international Gagame Feni, the English striker Terence Carter and the midfielder from Brazil RobersonContinue reading “Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène”
Hienghène Sport will not count on key players for OFC Champions League
The current title holders of OFC Champions League will not count on some important players of their squad to take on Hekari United, Eastern Suburbs and Galaxy FC in the Group A of the OFC Champions League 2020. The 18-men squad of Hienghène Sport from New Caledonia – the champions of Mobil Super Ligue, CoupeContinue reading “Hienghène Sport will not count on key players for OFC Champions League”
Jean-Philippe Saïko: francophone firepower in New Zealand
New Caledonia international Jean-Philippe Saïko is playing his first ever season in New Zealand after spending some years in France. He did not have a great start as he scored only one goal in his five matches in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership. However things have changed for Saïko in 2020 as he is finding theContinue reading “Jean-Philippe Saïko: francophone firepower in New Zealand”
Gope-Fenepej back to Le Mans’ starting eleven
New Caledonia international Georges Gope-Fenepej played his second straight match for Le Mans in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The 31 years old midfielder played 70 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Nancy. It was Fenepej’s first start for Le Mans since November when he played 65 minutes in the 3-3 drawContinue reading “Gope-Fenepej back to Le Mans’ starting eleven”
Jean-Gilles Hnamuko ce presente chez le Jonglënster
Le mardi dernier le guardien de but cagous Jean-Gilles Hnamuko a été présenté par sa nouvelle équipe européenne le Jonglënster, qui joue dans la deuxième série luxembourgeoise. Nous avions déjà parlé de ce transfert ici. Hanamuko, né a Nouméa en 1996 et qui aura 24 ans le 2 mars, est l’un des espoirs du footballContinue reading “Jean-Gilles Hnamuko ce presente chez le Jonglënster”
Gope-Fenepej back in action for Le Mans
Georges Gope-Fenepej is one of the most prolific footballers from Oceania currently, playing at the 2nd tier side Le Mans in France. The 20-time capped international for New Caledonia already scored three times for the club in the 2019/20 season, but some injuries prevented Gope-Fenepej to do even better. The New Caledonian forward played hisContinue reading “Gope-Fenepej back in action for Le Mans”
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