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”
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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”
Roy Krishna denies A-League proposals as he is likely to keep playing in India
It seems that Roy Krishna is not returning to Wellington Phoenix. His agent confirmed to Fiji Village that the 32-year-old forward will not rejoin his former club. After being speculated in Europe, Krishna is likely to keep playing in India. According to reliable sources, Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC are trying to signContinue reading “Roy Krishna denies A-League proposals as he is likely to keep playing in India”
Jared Clark eager to represent Vanuatu National Team
Jared Clark is a 22-year-old footballer born in Australia whose mother is from Vanuatu. Currently playing for Croydon Kings in his home country, Clark started the process to get the Ni-Vanuatu citizenship in January in order to become eligible to represent his mother’s country internationally. He received full support from Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) sinceContinue reading “Jared Clark eager to represent Vanuatu National Team”
Fiji: BOG, IDC and Fiji FACT could not be held this year
Fiji Football Association (FFA) Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Yusuf revealed that cancelling the 2020 editions of Battle of the Giants, Inter-District Championship and Fiji FACT is a real possibility. FFA recently announced the venues of these three tournaments and revealed that 2020 Fiji FACT would be contested by only six teams. The latest news aboutContinue reading “Fiji: BOG, IDC and Fiji FACT could not be held this year”
Solomon Islands: women’s league close to become a reality
Solomon Islands are very close to have a women’s football league. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) president William Lai revealed that a proposed league is set to begin in July once football tournaments are cleared to resume in the country. According to Lai, the league must consist of eight to ten teams. The women’s leagueContinue reading “Solomon Islands: women’s league close to become a reality”
Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football
It is not uncommon to see foreign players in Oceania. There are some well known players like Argentinian forward Emiliano Tade, Portuguese forward João Moreira and Spanish defender Ángel Berlanga. These players came from South America and Europe to make history in Oceania – specially for Auckland City FC. However there is an African playerContinue reading “Sanni Issa: a successful trajectory in Oceanian football”
Vanuatu: 2020 PVFA Independence Cup confirmed
Good news for Ni-Vanuatu football. It was confirmed by Port Vila Football Association (PVFA) president Felix Stephen that the traditional PVFA Independence Cup will be played this year. The Cup is set to begin on July 4 and the final match must be contested on Vanuatu Independence Day (July 30). This edition will surely beContinue reading “Vanuatu: 2020 PVFA Independence Cup confirmed”
Lautoka’s Shazil Ali suffers harsh injury
There is no good news for Lautoka fans; one of their most influential players suffered a very serious injury and is on the verge of losing the upcoming Vodafone Premier League games and even major cup tournaments. The attacking midfielder Shazil Ali suffered a serious injury during his personal training – a broken leg. LautokaContinue reading “Lautoka’s Shazil Ali suffers harsh injury”
