Four days to go! Football fans from New Zealand just need to wait four more days to watch the kick-off of 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership. Meanwhile, the eight teams that are going to take part in the league are announcing their squads for the season. One of the country’s most traditional teams, Hamilton WanderersContinue reading “Henry Fa’arodo: the voice of experience at Hamilton Wanderers”
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Shuiab Khan ready for another season with Waitakere United
The 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership is set to kick-off this month and the eight teams participating in the major football league from New Zealand are announcing their squads for the upcoming season. After a good debut season for Waitakere United, Fijian left-back Shuiab Khan is confirmed in the squad and will play his secondContinue reading “Shuiab Khan ready for another season with Waitakere United”
Fijian defender Samuela Kautoga joins Waitakere United
The 2020-21 ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership is set to kick-off this month and the eight participating teams are looking for new players to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. One of the most traditional football teams from New Zealand, Waitakere United, confirmed that Fijian player Samuela Kautoga joined the team. Kautoga is a 33-year-oldContinue reading “Fijian defender Samuela Kautoga joins Waitakere United”
David Browne shines as HJK clinch Veikkausliiga title in Finland
HJK visited IFK Mariehamn at Wiklof Holding Arena in the 21st matchweek of Veikkausliiga – the top tier league from Finland. This match could be special for the HJK, as a victory would give them the national title, and it was! After starting three consecutive matches on the bench, Papua New Guinea international David BrowneContinue reading “David Browne shines as HJK clinch Veikkausliiga title in Finland”
ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership kicks-off in New Zealand
The 2020 ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership kicked-off in New Zealand as three matches were contested this weekend in the country. This is the first year that the championship is held under the name of ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership, since until last year the tournament was called National Women’s League. The opening match of the seasonContinue reading “ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership kicks-off in New Zealand”
Fijian youngster Kishan Sami on trial with Auckland City
Auckland City and Hamilton Wanderers clashed at Porritt Stadium on this Sunday in a friendly match as preparation for the next ISPS Handa Premiership season that will kick-off in two weeks. Wanderers have beaten the Navy Blues by 2-1 with goals scored by Owen Comber and Xavier Pratt. The big surprise of this match wasContinue reading “Fijian youngster Kishan Sami on trial with Auckland City”
Lewis and McGarry set to join Wellington Phoenix
The next Hyundai A-League season will start in December, but Wellington Phoenix are already looking for new footballers to strengthen their squad for 2020-21 – and there are two young players that are set to join the team for the next season: Clayton Lewis and James McGarry. According to Stuff, both players are understood toContinue reading “Lewis and McGarry set to join Wellington Phoenix”
Marko Stamenic promoted FC København’s first team in Denmark
Marko Stamenic is one of the most promising players from New Zealand. The 18-year-old joined FC København from Denmark last month but he is already impressing the coach staff with his talent and intelligence. After playing four matches for his new team in the U-19 National League, the young midfielder received the opportunity to trainContinue reading “Marko Stamenic promoted FC København’s first team in Denmark”
Brian Kaltak back to action with Auckland City in New Zealand
After being crowned champion of the 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership, Auckland City is back in action in New Zealand. The team, which continues to be coached by Jose Figueira, beat Manukau United 2-0 in a friendly match contested this weekend. Many of the players who were in the squad last season have returned to theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak back to action with Auckland City in New Zealand”
Youngsters debut for Manukau United’s first team in a friendly against Auckland City
Regional football leagues were cancelled in northern New Zealand due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s – the stronger regional league from New Zealand’s winter football season. Despite that, local teams resumed their activities with training sessions and friendlies. One of these teams is Manukau United that recently playedContinue reading “Youngsters debut for Manukau United’s first team in a friendly against Auckland City”
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