Huka FC wins Shefa Futsal League’s Opening Tournament in Vanuatu

The 2020 edition of Shefa Futsal League reached its end in Vanuatu. The tournament was contested by 13 teams that were divided in four groups. The league started on May 29 with the group stage matches and finished on this Wednesday when Huka FC beat Arab6Y by 5-1 in the final to clinch the title.Continue reading “Huka FC wins Shefa Futsal League’s Opening Tournament in Vanuatu”

PNG National Soccer League: new resumption date in the horizon

It was previously announced that the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League would resume in July. However the National Soccer League board announced that they want 2019/20 National Soccer League season resuming on August 1. According to Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA), with this new date for season’s resumption, the final match must takeContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: new resumption date in the horizon”

Saïko to leave AS Lössi when New Zealand borders reopen

🇫🇷 Français Jean-Philippe Saïko is back in New Caledonian football – the striker will play for Mobil Super Ligue AS Lössi after a successful New Zealand campaign for Tasman United. The New Caledonian international has decided to play for Lössi, but the reasons are not just in football: the player cannot return to New ZealandContinue reading “Saïko to leave AS Lössi when New Zealand borders reopen”

Young Fijian Rahul Naresh scouted by Australian A-League club

The future of Fijian football seems bright when it comes to potential international players. Recently, Oceania Football Center introduced Ryan Mudaliar, a young Australian-Fijian goalkeeper who plays at NPL level in Australia. In addition to Mudaliar, another talented young Fijian could be moving to Australia soon, as former Ba Academy defender Rahul Naresh is beingContinue reading “Young Fijian Rahul Naresh scouted by Australian A-League club”

Monty Patterson returns to New Zealand as he joins Auckland United

Auckland United FC is one of the newest football teams in New Zealand. The club was born this year after an amalgamation between neighbouring clubs Three Kings United and Onehunga Sports FC was approved by members in late 2019. It was announced by the club on social media that Monty Patterson has joined the clubContinue reading “Monty Patterson returns to New Zealand as he joins Auckland United”

Harry Edge refuses to represent Malaysia internationally

It was previously reported that 26-year-old defensive midfielder Harry Edge was close to represent Malaysia internationally. However he decided not to represent Malaysia and only want to focus on his club career at the moment. Harry was born in New Zealand but he is eligible to represent Malaysia because his father Declan was born there.Continue reading “Harry Edge refuses to represent Malaysia internationally”

Ryan Mudaliar: Fiji FA has not contacted me yet

In the last week Oceania Football Center released an article talking about Ryan Mudaliar, a 18-year-old goalkeeper from Australia whose parents are from Fiji. We made a brief introdution about him and we also pointed that Fiji Football Association and National Team’s head coach Flemming Serritslev should pay attention on him because he is aContinue reading “Ryan Mudaliar: Fiji FA has not contacted me yet”

Solomon Islands: more football and less politics, please!

Football has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; many important events have been postponed or cancelled – such as the OFC Nations Cup – and football leagues have had to be put on ice. Unlike Asia, America and Europe, Oceania was not as badly affected by the disease, with places like Fiji and PapuaContinue reading “Solomon Islands: more football and less politics, please!”

Galaxy and Erakor Golden Star to clash in a friendly match at Port Vila Stadium

Football is slowly resuming in Vanuatu. The sporting activities were cleared to resume in April and Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) confirmed that football leagues are allowed to resume from July 1st on in the country. Many local teams are already back to training, including 2020 OFC Champions League participants Galaxy FC and Malampa Revivors. GalaxyContinue reading “Galaxy and Erakor Golden Star to clash in a friendly match at Port Vila Stadium”

Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand

Malakai Rakula is one of the Manukau United’s foreign players for this winter football season in New Zealand. However the 28-year-old midfielder is currently facing a difficult situation due to border controls. Despite being completely free from COVID-19, New Zealand will keep the restrictions to prevent new outbreaks and it includes the strict border controlsContinue reading “Malakai Rakula faces difficulties to return to New Zealand”