John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman

Football fans may be eagerly awaiting the restart of the PNG National Soccer League – the national league is due to restart after the forced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic in August this year. During this time, there is another very important event for football fans in Papua New Guinea: PNGFA’s current president, JohnContinue reading “John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman”

Fijian legend Salesh Kumar plays 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw in New Zealand

Fijian legend Salesh Kumar is back to action in New Zealand. The 38-year-old midfielder played 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw against Oratia United in the opening round of Lotto NRFL Division 2. Kumar has a long history as a football player in New Zealand. He played for some top teams like Auckland City andContinue reading “Fijian legend Salesh Kumar plays 90 minutes in Onehunga Mangere’s draw in New Zealand”

Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round

Onehunga Mangere visited Oratia United at Parrs Park in the first matchday of 2020 Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third-tier of winter football season in the Northern Region of New Zealand. Phillippe Poletaev opened the scoreboard for Oratia in the 13th minute but Onehunga Mangere manged to equalize in the second half with aContinue reading “Samoan forward Darcy Knight scores for Onehunga Mangere in Lotto NRFL Division 2 opening round”

Vanuatu: Galaxy and Ifira BB draw in friendly match

Another two friendly matches took place at Port Vila Stadium this Saturday as part of teams’ preparation for 2019-20 Port Vila Premier League resumption. In the opening match Tupuji Imere faced Erakor Golden Star and won by 3-1. The second match of the day was the most exciting one – living up to fans’ expectations.Continue reading “Vanuatu: Galaxy and Ifira BB draw in friendly match”

Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener

Bay Olympic and Hamilton Wanderers starred a marvelous football match at Olympic Park this Saturday in the opening round of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s. In a clash full of plot twists and goals, Bay Olympic grabbed three important points. Wanderers’ forwards Derek Tieku and Tommy Semmy scored two goals each while Jared Colligan ledContinue reading “Tommy Semmy scores twice in Hamilton Wanderers’ loss in NRFL Premier opener”

Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand

Hibiscus Coast AFC received Greenhithe Catimba at Stanmore Bay Park in the opening round of Lotto NRFL Division 2 – the third tier of winter football season in New Zealand’s Northern Region. Solomon Islands youngster Charles Mani came from the bench in the second half to make his official debut for his new club –Continue reading “Charles Mani officially debuts for Hibiscus Coast in New Zealand”

Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season

The NRF Men’s Conference started this weekend with four matches. South Auckland Rangers went to Starling Park to face Ranui Swanson and took home all three points as they won the match by 3-2. Fijian midfielder Ivan Kumar was one of the best players in the match and he played an important role on Rangers’Continue reading “Ivan Kumar shines in his debut in New Zealand winter football season”

Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round

Central United grabbed their first three points of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s season after beating Melville United by 4-3 in a breathtaking match held at Gower Park. Kieran Richards opened the scoreboard for Melville but Central managed to take the lead as Angus Kilkolly and Emiliano Tade scored once each. Campbell Brown tied theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round”

Indian media confirms that Fijian-star Roy Krishna will stay in Kolkata

Fijian football legend Roy Krishna has already a new home to play football; well, it is not so new for the striker as he already played for this club in the past season. According to The Bridge, Roy Krishna has already signed a contract extension to ATK-Mohun Bagan to continue in the current title holdersContinue reading “Indian media confirms that Fijian-star Roy Krishna will stay in Kolkata”

Auckland United win their first ever match in Lotto NRFL Premier

Auckland United could not have a better start in 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s. The newest team from the league – created after an amalgamation between neighbouring clubs Three Kings United and Onehunga Sports FC – beat Waitakere City by 3-0 in the opening round of the league. Counting on a galactic squad with someContinue reading “Auckland United win their first ever match in Lotto NRFL Premier”