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”
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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”
Richard Raramo’s lack of sportsmanship needs to be controlled in Telekom S-League
Despite losing to Solomon Warriors on this Saturday, Real Kakamora showed evolution in 2020 Telekom S-League season as they are being a competitive side this year. However, Kakamora have to deal with a player who is bringing lots of trouble to the team: Richard Raramo. Richard Junior Raramo is a 22-year-old defender who played theContinue reading “Richard Raramo’s lack of sportsmanship needs to be controlled in Telekom S-League”
Honiara City beat Eels as Isabel United grab first three points of the season
Henderson Eels’ unbeaten run is over as the league leaders lost to Honiara City. On the other hand, Isabel United managed to grab their first three points of 2020 Telekom S-League season by beating Southern United at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. Sunday’s first match was contested between Honiara City and Henderson Eels. Joses NawoContinue reading “Honiara City beat Eels as Isabel United grab first three points of the season”
