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”
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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”
The wait continues: OFC tournaments postponed due COVID-19 pandemics
While some important football tournaments in Europe are not so far to restart, the Oceania Football Confederation recently stated some of the major competitions are still on hold. After the shocking announcing of cancellation of the OFC Nations Cup, the governing body decided the fate of the men’s OFC U-19 Championship, the OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “The wait continues: OFC tournaments postponed due COVID-19 pandemics”
Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United
Hekari United’s Brazilian imports, midfielder Vinicius Reis and defender Erick Joe, are set to leave Hekari United in the coming days, according to reports from the club. It is unclear as to why the pair are leaving, but the most likely explanation is that they wish to return home to their families during this uncertainContinue reading “Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United”
Morobe Football Association Releases Confirmed Club List; Starts in June
As the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak starts to die down in Oceania and around the Pacific Islands, tentative plans are afoot in Papua New Guinea to get sporting events underway once again. Although there is yet to be an announcement on when and if the National Soccer League will resume, the Morobe Football AssociationContinue reading “Morobe Football Association Releases Confirmed Club List; Starts in June”
