The excitement is building in Labasa as the semifinals of the traditional Fiji FACT (Fiji Football Association Cup Tournament) are set to take place next Saturday, 8th May, at Subrail Park. Following a thrilling group stage, which was also held at Subrail Park, the stage is set for two captivating semifinal clashes. The host team,Continue reading “Group stage completed; exciting semifinal showdowns await at Fiji FACT Tournament in Labasa”
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Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot
The Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Juliano Schmeling from Brazil as the new head coach of the national senior football team – the news were confirmed by local media in Vanuatu. Schmeling, who brings a wealth of experience in both football and futsal, will also lend his expertise to the national futsalContinue reading “Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot”
Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) along with the broader football community has paid tributes to Felipe Vega-Arango, the outgoing Head Coach of the National Team. A farewell dinner was hosted in his honor, marking the end of his renewed tenure as Head Coach, which he decided not to extend further. Vega-Arango’s journey with SIFFContinue reading “Solomon Islands: SIFF bids farewell to esteemed coach Felipe Vega-Arango”
Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death
Arnold Neboth, the standout striker for Western Tomoko during their triumphant 2020 Solomon Cup campaign, has passed away. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the Solomon Islands football community. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Neboth was a pivotal figure in the 2020 Solomon Cup, a tournamentContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ football community shocked by Western Province’s star player Arnold Neboth death”
Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu
In the latest round of the Telekom S-League, – played this Saturday 25th May – the Solomon Islands premier league, seasoned forward and beach soccer legend James Naka displayed extraordinary versatility and commitment by stepping into the goalkeeper role for his team, Juniper Tree, during a narrow defeat to Waneagu United. The match ended withContinue reading “Telekom S-League: James Naka takes on goalkeeper role in Juniper Tree’s narrow defeat to Waneagu”
Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends
Finally the Solomon Islands’ football star Raphael Lea’i will be able to return to club football as his contract with his former club FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to expire. The player was unable to join any football club unless a compensation fee could be paid to his parent club inContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Raphael Lea’i to explore new opportunities as contract with Velež Mostar ends”
Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion
The Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak could not have a better final day of season in Australia; with a lot of emotion, his Central Coast Mariners managed to overcome Melbourne Victory in the extra-time thanks to the supersubs introduced by the coach Mark Jackson; Ryan Edmondson scored twice and the youngster Miguel Di Pizio once. TheContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion”
Auckland City FC extends dominant reign with 4-0 Win over AS Pirae to celebrate its 12th OFC Champions League Title
Auckland City FC triumphed once again, securing their 12th OFC Men’s Champions League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over AS Pirae at Stade Pater in Papeete. This win also marked their third consecutive title, further cementing their dominance in the region. Albert Riera’s side showcased their clinical prowess early on, despite a strong startContinue reading “Auckland City FC extends dominant reign with 4-0 Win over AS Pirae to celebrate its 12th OFC Champions League Title”
Eddie Marahare declines interim Head Coach position for Solomon Islands National Team to avoid conflict of interest
The experienced Eddie Marahare, the head coach of Kossa FC in the Telekom S-League, has declined the offer to serve as the interim head coach of the Solomon Islands national team for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup scheduled for June. The position will now be filled by Jacob Moli of Central Coast FC. Marahare, whoContinue reading “Eddie Marahare declines interim Head Coach position for Solomon Islands National Team to avoid conflict of interest”
It’s O-League’s final countdown: Auckland City to retake the glory or history-making feat for AS Pirae?
As the grand final of the OFC Champions League approaches, excitement and anticipation are reaching a fever pitch. This Friday, May 24th, Stade Pater in Pirae, Tahiti, will be the battleground where Auckland City FC, the reigning champions, clash with AS Pirae. Auckland City aims to secure their 12th title, while AS Pirae, the hosts,Continue reading “It’s O-League’s final countdown: Auckland City to retake the glory or history-making feat for AS Pirae?”
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