Recently, the Solomon Islands Football Federation stated the governing body president William Lai is set to organize an emergency meeting to discuss about the concern around the Coronavirus outbreak. Despite not having any confirmed case in Solomon Islands, Lai is worried about the possibilities the outbreak to spread to his country: “We will try toContinue reading “SIFF to hold emergency meeting regarding COVID-19 concerns”
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Three players from Hekari United join FC Kutubu
Three players coming from the Papua New Guinean powerhouse Hekari United will boost the squad of the Goroka-based club FC Kutubu in the second round of the PNG National Soccer League. Aisome Kila, Magalu Guena and Jonah Phillip have been released by Hekari United management and already sealed their path to Kutubu. The players alreadyContinue reading “Three players from Hekari United join FC Kutubu”
Solomon Islands’ Royals Academy close to regional title in England
Royals Academy from Solomon Islands are very close to win a regional title in England. The Oceanian squad has reached the Sussex School Cup’s final after beating Thomas Bennett Community College by 3-2 at the extra time. The academy managed by former footballer Joel Konofilia holds a partnership with Stars Football, a football academy fromContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Royals Academy close to regional title in England”
All Whites friendlies in Asia cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak
It is confirmed that New Zealand National Football Team will not be travelling to Asia to play two friendlies that were scheduled to take place later this month due to the Coronavirus outbreak. All Whites would face Oman on March 26th and Bahrain on March 30th.
All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?
This morning, sensational news broke that five-time domestic title-winning coach of Lae City, Peter Gunemba, was sacked by franchise owner and sponsor Ian Chow. Immediately, several questions sprang to mind: Why did this happen? Which players will stay and which will go? And how will this affect the landscape of football in Papua New GuineaContinue reading “All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?”
Baravilala, Tuivuna and Vodowaqa fight for major award in Fiji
The Vodafone/Fiji FA Awards Night is going take place on this Saturday. Fifteen awards will be given in this event regarding the 2019 football season in the country. Three players are contesting for the 2019 Fijian Player of the Year: Filipe Baravilala, Atonio Tuivuna and Tito Vodowaqa. Suva’s right back Filipe Baravilala had a goodContinue reading “Baravilala, Tuivuna and Vodowaqa fight for major award in Fiji”
Shepherds United win PVFA First Division Opening Cup
The PVFA First Division Opening Cup reached its end. Just like the Premier League Opening Cup, this tournament counts on eight teams that are contesting the PVFA First Division, the second tier of football in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Seveners United and Shepherds United were the finalists. After a 0-0 draw in the regular time, ShepherdsContinue reading “Shepherds United win PVFA First Division Opening Cup”
The biggest shame of Ba history
We could have been here praising an organized team, well-managed that brought in the right pieces to compose a team good enough to proceed to the knock-out stage in a hard group having the likes of Auckland City and AS Vénus. If we could not be celebrating a good campaign, we could at least praiseContinue reading “The biggest shame of Ba history”
Lae City sacks Peter Gunemba as Bob Morris takes head coach job
Very important news coming from Lae – after stating Lae City is close to signing two players from Tusbab Stallions and confirming the signings of Alwin and Felix Komolong, Lae City FC boss Ian Chow fired the long-serving head coach Peter Gunemba from his team command. The father of the star Raymond Gunemba and anotherContinue reading “Lae City sacks Peter Gunemba as Bob Morris takes head coach job”
New Zealand suffers comeback against Norway in Women’s Algarve Cup
In the 3rd place match contest in the Algarve Cup held in Portugal, New Zealand could not defend their lead and suffered a heartbreaking comeback against the strong European side of Norway. Norway got beaten by the powerhouse Germany in the semifinals while New Zealand could not hold the good side of Italy – bothContinue reading “New Zealand suffers comeback against Norway in Women’s Algarve Cup”
