Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches

Solomon Islands Football Federation announced a list of 31 players for a provisional squad for the upcoming friendly matches in the next FIFA window – the Bonitos are set to play three friendly matches in Lautoka, Fiji against the hosts, the Fiji U-20 side and Vanuatu national team. You can check the full list byContinue reading “Solomon Islands calls provisional squad for upcoming friendly matches”

OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva

In an exciting and closely contested match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Suva and Rewa drew 1-1 in the OFC Champions League national play-off. Both teams fought hard for a win, but ultimately had to settle with a draw. The first half of the game was largely uneventful, with both teams struggling toContinue reading “OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva”

Fijian international set to sign for Australian club

Few players from Oceania get a chance to play outside the Pacific Islands, in women’s football this is even rarer, apart from a few exceptions like Kiani Wong, Trina Davis etc. Now a player from Fiji will have this opportunity to raise her career, Vanisha Kumar will sign a one-year contract with Macarthur Rams inContinue reading “Fijian international set to sign for Australian club”

New Zealand-duo selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in Ireland

Nando Pijnaker and Max Mata, the New Zealand duo playing for Sligo Rovers in Ireland, have been recognized for their performance in the first matchday of the Irish top-tier football league. The team drew 1-1 against Shamrock Rovers, and both players were selected in the team of the week for their contributions to the match.Continue reading “New Zealand-duo selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in Ireland”

Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei

In a friendly match played at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team recorded a convincing 5-0 win over their counterparts from Papua New Guinea. The match, played after both teams were knocked out of the intercontinental play-off for the OFC Women’s World Cup, gave the players an opportunityContinue reading “Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei”

OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium

Today, football fans around Fiji will be eagerly awaiting the first leg of the OFC Champions League national play-off between Suva and Rewa, taking place at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. This game will mark the first encounter between the two sides since Suva emerged victorious in the Champion vs Champion series earlier thisContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium”

Auckland City FC sign experienced Chinese player

The signing of Chinese full-back Zhou Tong to Auckland City has brought a lot of excitement to the football community in New Zealand. The 33-year-old player brings a wealth of experience with him, having played in 153 matches in the Chinese Super League, which is the most important football league in China. His last clubContinue reading “Auckland City FC sign experienced Chinese player”

Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League

Leon Kofana, the Solomon Islands international defender, is set to join Fiji’s top-tier team, Nadi FC. The news was confirmed by the Nadi management, who have invited Kofana to join the team and he has accepted the offer. The player is currently training with the Solomon Islands national team in Honiara and is expected toContinue reading “Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League”

Solomon Islands’ star Micah Lea’alafa officialy announced in Australia

Recently, Oceania Football Center stated the Solomon Islands duo-international Micah Lea’alafa was close to finishing a deal to return to Australian football after a very good stint with Wynnum Wolves FC. The deal is officialy finished and the 31-year-old striker is confirmed as new player of FK Beograd in Adealaide, Australia. The player stepped upContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ star Micah Lea’alafa officialy announced in Australia”

Overseas-based players to boost Fijian squad heading to FIFA U-20 World Cup

Fiji’s U-20 team is set to receive a big boost ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the addition of two young defenders: the 18-year-old Semi Nabenu and the 17-year-old Josh Laqeretabua. Both players are set to join the squad in preparation for the tournament, which will be held in Indonesia this May. SemiContinue reading “Overseas-based players to boost Fijian squad heading to FIFA U-20 World Cup”