France to Oceania: a new adventure ready to begin

For two Frenchmen, a new adventure lies ahead. Vladimir Crescenzo and Guillaume must join the Pago Youth Squad for the OFC Champions League 2021, but it is more special than it looks – Vladimir is a journalist and Guillaume is an entrepreneur. Both are 28 years old and have been close friends since childhood. NowContinue reading “France to Oceania: a new adventure ready to begin”

BREAKING: STOP AU FOOT A TAHITI

La FTF a décidé de suspendre définitivement toutes les activités footballistiques de cette saison. Une réunion a eu lieu hier en présence du président fédéral et de tous les présidents des clubs de Tahiti. Les membres du COMEX ont pris les décisions suivantes: “Les Championats: Arrêt des championnats de la saison 2019-2020 de Tahiti pour toutesContinue reading “BREAKING: STOP AU FOOT A TAHITI”

Tuvalu: the only survivor in OFC

While the football activities are stopped in most countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a small nation in Oceania with some active leagues. And this Oceanian survivor is not New Zealand or another FIFA member, it is Tuvalu. As it was mentioned above, Tuvalu is not a FIFA member, however they are affiliatedContinue reading “Tuvalu: the only survivor in OFC”

Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream

One of the most important players in the first half of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Nigel Malagian helped the Tusbab Stallions to reach the fourth position in the league. His great performances allowed him to join Lae City, one of the best football clubs in the country, for the second half ofContinue reading “Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream”

Gimale Essacu graduates in US university of Western Illinois

The U23 Papua New Guinea international Gimale Essacu graduated from Western Illinois University in the United States, the midfielder represented his country in 2015 Pacific Games and also in the U23 Olympic Qualifiers last year in Fiji. Essacu did not have a graduation ceremony as usual due the threats of COVID-19 pandmics: “No graduation ceremony,Continue reading “Gimale Essacu graduates in US university of Western Illinois”

2020 Telekom S-League set for August

The upcoming Telekom S-League season has a proposed date to begin. It was reported by Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) that the main football league in Solomon Islands is set for August. The proposed date was defined in a staff meeting held at the Allen Boso Complex this week. SIFF Technical Director Moses Toata alsoContinue reading “2020 Telekom S-League set for August”

Roy Krishna endorses the importance of youth development for Fijian football

One of the most relevant players from Oceania nowadays, Fijian forward Roy Krishna told FBC News about the importance of youth development in football, specially during childhood. Despite the recent results in the 2020 OFC Champions League, the football in Fiji is growing. The U-16 and U-19 National Leagues are getting stronger while the FijiContinue reading “Roy Krishna endorses the importance of youth development for Fijian football”

Leon Kofana runs a football clinic in Honiara

One of the most promising players from Solomon Islands, 17-year-old defender Leon Kofana ran a football clinic in Honiara on May 2nd. He had the opportunity to share his international experience with some young players from his country. Leon has been recently in Australia on trials with Melbourne Victory youth squad and he could beContinue reading “Leon Kofana runs a football clinic in Honiara”

Harry Edge close to represent Malaysia internationally

Born in New Zealand, the 26-year-old defensive midfielder Harry Edge is currently playing for Torslanda IK from Sweden. He went to Europe last year after helping the Eastern Suburbs to clinch the 2018-19 ISPS Handa Premiership title. His father is Declan Edge, former footballer that represented New Zealand National Football Team from 1985 to 1991.Continue reading “Harry Edge close to represent Malaysia internationally”

Malampa Revivors is back to training in Vanuatu

The COVID-19 pandemics affected football worldwide – despite the serious scenario due the new disease, Oceania remains as the less-affected region in the globe. Vanuatu, for example, is still to record officialy their first case of COVID-19, as other Oceanian nations. Countries as Fiji and Papua New Guinea were already directly affected by the disease,Continue reading “Malampa Revivors is back to training in Vanuatu”