The year of 2019 was a great one for talented midfielder Dane Schnell. The Waitakere United player helped his team to finish at 3rd in the last season of the ISPS Handa Premiership – the best Waitakere campaign in years. The 21-year-old player also represented clubs in New Zealand such as Western Springs and EasternContinue reading “The fantastic year of Dane Schnell”
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Australia and New Zealand closer to co-host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand are getting closer to co-host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as Brazil’s candidature was withdrawn. There are now three active bids to host the tournament: Colombia, Japan and Australia-New Zealand. With FIFA’s plan to expand the tournament o 32 teams, a joint Australian–New Zealand bid was announced to be under considerationContinue reading “Australia and New Zealand closer to co-host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup”
Sarpreet Singh remains on the bench as Bayern reach German Cup’s final
Bayern München received Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena in a clash valid for 2019-20 DFB Pokal semi-finals and won by 2-1 to reach the German Cup’s final for the third straight season. New Zealand rising star Sarpreet Singh remained on the bench during the whole match and now he is very close to win hisContinue reading “Sarpreet Singh remains on the bench as Bayern reach German Cup’s final”
Monty Patterson returns to New Zealand as he joins Auckland United
Auckland United FC is one of the newest football teams in New Zealand. The club was born this year after an amalgamation between neighbouring clubs Three Kings United and Onehunga Sports FC was approved by members in late 2019. It was announced by the club on social media that Monty Patterson has joined the clubContinue reading “Monty Patterson returns to New Zealand as he joins Auckland United”
Harry Edge refuses to represent Malaysia internationally
It was previously reported that 26-year-old defensive midfielder Harry Edge was close to represent Malaysia internationally. However he decided not to represent Malaysia and only want to focus on his club career at the moment. Harry was born in New Zealand but he is eligible to represent Malaysia because his father Declan was born there.Continue reading “Harry Edge refuses to represent Malaysia internationally”
Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand
Malakai Rakula is one of the Manukau United’s foreign players for this winter football season in New Zealand. However the 28-year-old midfielder is currently facing a difficult situation due to border controls. Despite being completely free from COVID-19, New Zealand will keep the restrictions to prevent new outbreaks and it includes the strict border controlsContinue reading “Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand”
João Moreira: I was very happy in Auckland
João Moreira is a Portuguese footballer with a long career in football. The 34-year-old forward played for many clubs from Spain and Portugal but he made history playing for Auckland City in New Zealand. Currently playing for Team Wellington, another team from New Zealand, João Moreira talked to futebolalternativo.pt – a Portuguese website focused onContinue reading “João Moreira: I was very happy in Auckland”
Manchester City show interest on signing Matthew Garbett
Matthew Garbett is a talented 18-year-old striker from New Zealand who is currently playing for Falkenbergs FF in Allsvenskan – the top-tier of Swedish football. He recently joined Ner Era Global Sports, a football agency that has former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand as ambassador. Since then he is being linked to some clubs fromContinue reading “Manchester City show interest on signing Matthew Garbett”
Bonsu-Maro strengthens Manukau United for winter season
Maro Bonsu-Maro is another ISPS Handa Premiership player that is going to play New Zealand winter football season this year. The 23-year-old forward is going to represent Manukau United in Lotto NRFL Premier, the top-tier of winter football in Auckland region. His choice to represent Manukau is a bit surprising as he played the lastContinue reading “Bonsu-Maro strengthens Manukau United for winter season”
Samuela Kautoga joins Western Springs
Samuela Kautoga is back to Western Springs after some months playing for Rewa in Fiji. The 33-year-old player is going to play the 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men, the main football league from Auckland region in New Zealand winter football season. It is going to be his second straight season with the Springs. There areContinue reading “Samuela Kautoga joins Western Springs”
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