The New Zealand women’s football team has always been one of the greatest prides of Oceania, managing to compete at a high level with teams such as Brazil, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and other powers of the sport. Just a few months before the World Cup where New Zealand will be one of the hostsContinue reading “Football Ferns in dire straits as FIFA Women’s World Cup looms”
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Tahiti: AS Pirae hammers AS Dragon to confirm OFC Champions League group stage spot
🇫🇷 Français AS Pirae and AS Dragon played the second leg of the national-playoffs this Saturday (25th Feb) in the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, to decide who would represent Tahiti in the group stage of the OFC Champions League. Pirae had the advantage as they had won the first game 2-0 last week, andContinue reading “Tahiti: AS Pirae hammers AS Dragon to confirm OFC Champions League group stage spot”
A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season
The Central Coast Mariners, Brian Kaltak‘s club in Australia, had a very tight contest against New Zealand-based side Wellington Phoenix in Gosford this Friday (24th Feb) – the final result was a 1-1 draw; New Zealand international duo Storm Roux and James McGarry combined for the first goal of the Mariners – Roux crossed andContinue reading “A-League: Brian Kaltak sees another questionable red card; his third of the season”
Solomon Islands international Ali Mekawir scores against China U-23
The former Waneagu United striker Ali Mekawir is playing his trade currently in United Arab Emirates; he is currently attached to TFA Dubai and he recently scored his first competitive goal for his new team. The striker did not waste time to find the nets again; this time the Solomon Islander scored against China U-23Continue reading “Solomon Islands international Ali Mekawir scores against China U-23”
Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth
The match between Lupe o le Soaga and Tupapa Maraerenga was a crucial decider to determine which team would qualify for the OFC Champions League to be held in Vanuatu in May. The Samoan champions were clearly the dominant team on the field, winning the match with an impressive scoreline of 7-1. Lupe started strongContinue reading “Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth”
Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i close to profissional debut in Europe
Solomon Islands’ man of the moment Raphael Lea’i might be close to achieve another huge milestone: the 19-year-old striker is set to make his professional debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s side FK VeleĹľ Mostar. The club is scheduled to play this Sunday (26th Feb) against Tuzla City as the M:tel Premier League, as the top-tierContinue reading “Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i close to profissional debut in Europe”
OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled
The second match of the day (24th Feb) in Apia counting for the OFC Champions League qualifying stage between Veitongo from Tonga and Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa has been cancelled. According to multiple sources linked to the clubs, the bad weather conditions forced the match to be called off; the decisive encounter betweenContinue reading “OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled”
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”
