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”

Kishan Sami officially debuts in New Zealand as Manukau United lose in NRFL Premier opener

After some delay due to COVID-19 pandemics, the 2020 season of Lotto NRFL Premier League has finally kicked off in New Zealand and Fijian youngster Kishan Sami made his official debut for Manukau United. Sami was in Manukau’s starting eleven against Forrest Hill Milford in the first matchday of the season. However the Fijian playerContinue reading “Kishan Sami officially debuts in New Zealand as Manukau United lose in NRFL Premier opener”

Solomon Islands’ Javin Wae signs with Basi Futbol

Solomon Islands’ youngster Javin Wae signed a contract with Basi Futbol Agency. The 17-year-old player joins his countrymen Raphael Lea’i and Leon Kofana that also have their careers manages by Basi. Wae is a talented and versatile player who can play both as a defensive midfielder and as a defender. He played all Solomon IslandsContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Javin Wae signs with Basi Futbol”

Chris Wood to miss Burnley’s clash against Manchester City

Burnley’s head coach Sean Dyche confirmed that New Zealand international Chris Wood is not going to play against Manchester City on Monday. The 28-year-old striker has been hampered by an Achilles problem since returning to training after lockdown. According to Dyche, Wood is not fit enough and he is not going to travel to ManchesterContinue reading “Chris Wood to miss Burnley’s clash against Manchester City”

Kris Naicker: Fijian blood representing New Zealand

Currently playing for Lower Hutt City AFC in New Zealand winter football season Kris Naicker is one of the most talented players from Wellington Phoenix Academy. The 17-year-old defender had some opportunities to play for Wellington Phoenix Reserves in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership. Born in New Zealand, Naicker represented his homeland at FIFA U-17 WorldContinue reading “Kris Naicker: Fijian blood representing New Zealand”

Fiji: Vodafone Premier League resumption close to be delayed

Bad news for Fijian football. After being announced that Battle of the Giants, FIJI Fact and Inter-District Championship may not be held this year, Fiji Football Association (FFA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Yusuf revealed that changes will be made in accordance with government decisions on easing COVID-19 restrictions on contact sports. The 2020 Vodafone PremierContinue reading “Fiji: Vodafone Premier League resumption close to be delayed”

Lami FC to miss 2020 Vodafone Senior League

Fiji Football Association (FFA) has recently released the calendar of 2020 Vodafone Senior League – the second tier of Fijian football. It was expected that twelve teams would play the tournament, but it seems that Lami FC will not play. Lami finished 2019 Vodafone Senior League in the second position and they should be oneContinue reading “Lami FC to miss 2020 Vodafone Senior League”