Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea

Hekari United enjoyed a very important win over Gulf Komara last Saturday at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby – Nigel Dabinyaba opened the scoreline for his side and the experienced Wira Wama finished the account for the Reds. This was the first goal of Wama since the midfielder returned to Papua New Guinea, WamaContinue reading “Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea”

Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash

The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and one of the biggest polemics took place in the clash between Lae City FC and Morobe Wawens at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. Lae City were ahead by 1-0 when the referee awarded a penalty to them. EmmanuelContinue reading “Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash”

Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash

The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and the first one took place in the opening match of the week contested between Gulf Komara and local powerhouse Hekari United. Hekari United was beating Gulf Komara by 1-0 when forward Kolu Kepo was fouled inside the box andContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash”

PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form

Football was not in the limelight in Papua New Guinea’s premier footballing division this weekend. Despite an important round, the results and player performance took a back seat because of a series of refereeing errors in the PNG National Soccer League on the fifteen weekend of football. In the first game of the weekend, theContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form”

Solomon Islands’ defender Absolom Wawane joins English club

Solomon Islanders have one more reason to celebrate as another player from Royals Academy joins a club in England: Absolom Wawane. The 19-year-old defender joined Hollington United FC – a football team that plays in Gray Hooper Holt LLP Mid-Sussex Football League, one of the leagues that compose the 12th division of English football. WawaneContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ defender Absolom Wawane joins English club”

Joel Konofilia believes that Solomon Islanders from Royals Academy can beat New Zealand

Recently, two players from the Solomon Islands made history in the English FA Cup: Ali Mekawir and Ian Lagwai. Both players had great performances in Langney Wanderers 3-1 win over Tower Hamlets in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup – the first elimination round of the tournament. This accomplishment made former Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Joel Konofilia believes that Solomon Islanders from Royals Academy can beat New Zealand”

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”

Vaa Taualai: striking for glory in Samoa

The 2020 Premier Men’s has just started in Samoa and current league champions Lupe o le Soaga are having a perfect start in the tournament with three wins in three mathces. The team coached by Paul Ualesi scored 27 goals in these matches and there is a special player that must be highlighted: Vaa Taualai.Continue reading “Vaa Taualai: striking for glory in Samoa”

Sairusi Nalaubu: the man of the moment in Fiji

Suva reached the second position in 2020 Vodafone Premier League after beating Ba by 2-1 at ANZ Stadium on this Sunday. Forward Sairusi Nalaubu was once again the hero of the day as he scored twice in the clash. Nalaubu is living a huge moment in Vodafone Premier League – the major football league fromContinue reading “Sairusi Nalaubu: the man of the moment in Fiji”

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”