SIFF announces Solomon Islands provisional squad for OFC Nations Cup

Solomon Islands Football Federation annouced a 31-men list as Solomon Islands National Team provisional squad for Tri-Nation and OFC Nations Cup. The list is full of young footballers including three players that represented the country in the U17 World Cup last year: Javin Wae, Leon Kofana and Raphael Lea’i. Some important names like Benjamin TotoriContinue reading “SIFF announces Solomon Islands provisional squad for OFC Nations Cup”

The fantastic Koriak Upaiga: the Hekari United captain

Koriak Upaiga is well-known figure of football in Oceania; despite being in the big stage of Oceanian football for so long, Upaiga is still 32-years-old and goes for another OFC Champions League, this time captaining Hekari United after a four-year absence from the former champions of the competition. Upaiga also has experience from playing inContinue reading “The fantastic Koriak Upaiga: the Hekari United captain”

Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène

Galaxy is set to take part in their first ever OFC Champions League this year, travelling to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to face the best of the region. The Ni-Vanuatu side has some very important players, as the Solomon Islander international Gagame Feni, the English striker Terence Carter and the midfielder from Brazil RobersonContinue reading “Baptism of fire for Galaxy as they face champions Hienghène”

‘Group of Death’ set to start in Port Moresby

The group A of the OFC Champions League 2020 is set to start in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea this Sunday. The first match of the group will have the Vanuatu representatives Galaxy FC against the current OFC Champions League Hienghène Sport. The second match of the day, the home crowd will have the chanceContinue reading “‘Group of Death’ set to start in Port Moresby”

English forwards give Phoenix narrow win over Melbourne City

Wellington Phoenix proves once again they are very strong while playing in Auckland. The second placed side Melbourne City could not get any point from their clash against the Nix at Eden Park. The likes of Jamie McLaren and Adrián Luna could not break the deadlock, despite they forced Stefan Marinovic to make a coupleContinue reading “English forwards give Phoenix narrow win over Melbourne City”

Vodafone Premier League goes on with three matches this Sunday

Currently Vodafone Premier League leaders Lautoka debuted at 2020 OFC Champions League yesterday while Ba FC squad is currently in New Zealand training as part of the preparation for the continental tournament. Meanwhile these two teams are focused in the Champions League, there are other six teams ready to play in the third matchweek ofContinue reading “Vodafone Premier League goes on with three matches this Sunday”

Tahiti – Ligue 1 – 13th round: Venus lost against Dragon!

by D. Focardi The unpredictable happened yesterday in the 13th round of the Ligue 1 Vini. The leader of the table, AS Venus, lost againt AS Dragon after an incredible match that ended with the result of 4-3 for the capital team. But let’s go in order. AS Venus was leading 3 to 0 alreadyContinue reading “Tahiti – Ligue 1 – 13th round: Venus lost against Dragon!”

Lae and Eels demonstrate huge flaws in opening OFC clash

Neither Papua New Guinea’s Lae City nor Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels will get anywhere near close to lifting the OFC Champions League trophy unless their performances see a marked upturn in skill, quality and defensive solidity. The opening game of the 2020 OFC Champions League in Luganville, Vanuatu, ended in a 3-3 draw between LaeContinue reading “Lae and Eels demonstrate huge flaws in opening OFC clash”

Malampa Revivors show quality and bravery with ten players to hold Lautoka to a draw

The first day of 2020 OFC Champions League goes on as Group B hosts Malampa Revivors faced Lautoka from Fiji. This match marked the debut of Liam Anderson, Jack Caunter and Jason Thomas for the Fijian side. The 2019 Vodafone Premier League runners-up started the match with three defenders while Thomas was placed as aContinue reading “Malampa Revivors show quality and bravery with ten players to hold Lautoka to a draw”

Wellington Phoenix back to Auckland as they face Melbourne City

After a 4-2 defeat in the last matchday of the Australian A-League against Perth Glory away from home, Wellington Phoenix is back to New Zealand, but not for the usual Sky Stadium – the Wellington-based club will play once again in Auckland, at Eden Park against Melbourne City. The opponents of Phoenix for this clashContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix back to Auckland as they face Melbourne City”