Fijian player Malakai Rakula is currently facing an unusual situation. The 28-year old midfielder is set to play 2020 winter football season in New Zealand for Manukau United but he can not enter in the country as the borders are closed there. While he can not return to New Zealand, Rakula keeps training hard inContinue reading “Malakai Rakula keeps training in Fiji as New Zealand borders remain closed”
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Central League kicks-off in Wellington
One of New Zealand’s most important regional winter leagues has kicked-off – finally football is back in action in New Zealand, after a long absence due to a COVID 19 pandemic. With quality football, five matches were played this weekend to open a season that promises to be very entertaining for fans. The Central LeagueContinue reading “Central League kicks-off in Wellington”
Tom Sermanni to remain as Football Ferns head coach until 2021
Good news for those who love women’s football. New Zealand Women’s National Football Team head coach Tom Sermanni had his contract extended until August 2021 which means that he is going to lead the Football Ferns at 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Sermanni took the role in October 2018 and managed to qualify the Ferns toContinue reading “Tom Sermanni to remain as Football Ferns head coach until 2021”
Brian Kaltak scores as Central United win friendly match in New Zealand
Central United faced Metro FC on Saturday in a friendly match as part of their preparation for 2020 Lotto NRFL Men’s Premier League, the top-tier of winter football season in Auckland region. Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak started the match on the bench and came into field in the second half. Despite playing only 45 minutes heContinue reading “Brian Kaltak scores as Central United win friendly match in New Zealand”
Jeremy Brockie to leave Mamelodi Sundowns
Jeremy Brockie is ready to leave Mamelodi Sundowns. The 32-year-old forward from New Zealand will become a free agent when his contract with Sundowns expire at the end of this month. According to Kickoff the New Zealand international could be returning to SuperSport United as United’s Chief Executive Officer revealed that they are interested onContinue reading “Jeremy Brockie to leave Mamelodi Sundowns”
The fantastic year of Dane Schnell
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”
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”
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