New Zealand’s right back Callan Elliot joins Greek club

The current football transfer window is being very good for New Zealand as many young players are joining European clubs for 2020-21 season. While Liberato Cacace and Callum McCowatt left Wellington Phoenix to join Sint-Truiden from Belgium and FC Helsingor from Denmark respectively, there is another young player who recently left Wellington Phoenix to goContinue reading “New Zealand’s right back Callan Elliot joins Greek club”

Steven Taylor leaves Wellington Phoenix

Following the departure of English striker Gary Hooper, one more Englishman decided to leave Wellington Phoenix – this time the now former team captain Steven Taylor. “Today we have mutually agreed to part ways with our beloved captain, Steven Taylor. Farewell Steven and thank you for some amazing memories – we wish you the veryContinue reading “Steven Taylor leaves Wellington Phoenix”

New Zealand: NRFL season is cancelled

Sad news for New Zealand and Oceania football fans as the Northern Region Football leagues are now officialy cancelled “following the confirmation from the Prime Minister earlier today that Auckland will remain at Covid-19 Alert Level 2.5 until further review on Monday 21 September“. “Should the current Covid-19 Alert Level be further revised in theContinue reading “New Zealand: NRFL season is cancelled”

Sarpeet Singh debuts for FC Nürnberg in German Cup

One of the most talented players from New Zealand, youngster Sarpreet Singh is going to have more game time this season as he joined FC Nürnberg on loan from Bayern München. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder must be a regular starter in 2.Bundesliga – the second tier of German football. Singh made his official debut forContinue reading “Sarpeet Singh debuts for FC Nürnberg in German Cup”

New Zealand: Ollie Whyte joins Turkish club

The current football transfer window is being very good for New Zealand as many young players are joining European clubs for 2020-21 season. While Liberato Cacace and Callum McCowatt left Wellington Phoenix to join Sint-Truiden from Belgium and FC Helsingor from Denmark respectively, Ollie Whyte has joined İstanbulspor A.Ş. from Turkey. Whyte is a 20-year-oldContinue reading “New Zealand: Ollie Whyte joins Turkish club”

New Zealand: Manukau United interested on joining ISPS Handa Premiership

The major football league from New Zealand is the ISPS Handa Premiership that used to be contested by ten clubs. However it is going to change as only eight teams are confirmed for the next ISPS Handa Premiership season as Tasman United and Southern United merged with Canterbury for the next season. The news thatContinue reading “New Zealand: Manukau United interested on joining ISPS Handa Premiership”

New Zealand to challenge England at Wembley

It is confirmed! New Zealand will be travelling to Europe for one more round of friendly matches – this time, they will be playing against some of the best national teams worldwide. As recently reported, New Zealand will be playing Belgium in October and now the NZF announced a new opponent for one more historicalContinue reading “New Zealand to challenge England at Wembley”

Callum McCowatt joins FC Helsingør from Denmark

Good news for New Zealand football fans! Callum McCowatt is another young player to join an European club. The 21-year-old forward will join his countrymen Dalton Winkins and Elijah Just in FC Helsingør from Denmark. McCowatt had an interesting 2019-20 season playing for Wellington Phoenix in Hyundai A-League – the major football league from Australia.Continue reading “Callum McCowatt joins FC Helsingør from Denmark”

Solomon Islands’ forward Leslie Kivolyn impresses in New Zealand

The Solomon Islands are living a special moment in football as some young players are reaching big achievements like Ali Mekawir who became the first Solomon Islander ever to score in English FA Cup. However it is important to point a young player who is currently impressing in New Zealand: Leslie Kivolyn. Kivolyn was namedContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ forward Leslie Kivolyn impresses in New Zealand”

Tommy Smith debuts for Colchester United

After eleven months, Tommy Smith is officially back to football. The 30-year-old central defender made his debut for Colchester United in the 3-1 loss to Reading in the first round of 2020-21 EFL Cup in England. Smith was in Colchester’s starting eleven and he played the full match. Despite all efforts, the New Zealand internationalContinue reading “Tommy Smith debuts for Colchester United”