NEW CALEDONIA vs AMERICAN SAMOA The New Caledonians expected to bounce back from the 3-2 defeat they had against New Zealand in their first match in the competition. American Samoa knew they would have all the odds against them. As expected, New Caledonia started up on top, the impressive Hienghène’s young-star Nolhann Alebate had theContinue reading “U-17 OFC Championship: New Caledonia and Vanuatu win to secure quarterfinals spot”
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Papua New Guinea: semifinalists confirmed in National Soccer League
The National Soccer League 2022 edition in Papua New Guinea is at its decision time: last weekend eight teams took the pitch in Lae, Goroka and in the capital city Port Moresby. The quarterfinals stage were twice postponed and the completion of the 2022 is going to take place at the starting of 2023. InContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: semifinalists confirmed in National Soccer League”
Raphael Lea’i on trial with European professional club
Raphael Lea’i is on his way to Europe. It has been reported that the 19-year-old Solomon Islands’ rising star will spend two months training with FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina before going on trial with top flight club in Turkey, Alanyaspor. If successful, he will sign his first professional contract. YouTube: Oceania FootballContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i on trial with European professional club”
Tonga’s AJ Inia signs new professional contract in Thailand
AJ Inia is one of the few Tongan players playing outside Oceania, and one of the greatest prospects Tonga has ever had at its disposal. Cases like Laveni Vaka and her sister Daviana playing college soccer in the United States are very rare; as it is for Inia. Since leaving Thailand’s Trang FC, Inia hasContinue reading “Tonga’s AJ Inia signs new professional contract in Thailand”
Samoa thrashes Tonga as Pharrell Trainor puts on a show in OFC U-17 Championship
Samoa had a very good first half against Tonga in the most recent match of the U-17 OFC Championship; enough to secure them a spot at the quarterfinals. The Samoans scored a total of four goals in the first 45 minutes – confirming their 6-0 win in the second half with more two goals. TheContinue reading “Samoa thrashes Tonga as Pharrell Trainor puts on a show in OFC U-17 Championship”
Roy Krishna is back: the 10-game goal drought is over for the Fijian Flyer
Roy Krishna is back, finally we can say! For the joy of Bengaluru and Fijian fans, the all-time scorer of the Bula Boys found the way back to the nets as his team surpassed by 3-1 Odisha. Recently, Oceania Football Center stated the bad moment of Krishna and his team Bengaluru. Now, after this goodContinue reading “Roy Krishna is back: the 10-game goal drought is over for the Fijian Flyer”
Son of American Samoa’s legend debuts for U-17 National Team
Nicky Salapu is one of the most known football players from an OFC member – not for such a good reason as he was American Samoa’s goalkeeper in the unremarkable match against Australia that ended 31-0 for the Socceroos. Later, the American Samoan turned into a hero for his country as he captained the nationalContinue reading “Son of American Samoa’s legend debuts for U-17 National Team”
New Zealand and Tahiti win to qualify for quarterfinals of OFC U-17 Championship
New Zealand and Tahiti came in as heavy favourites for the matches against American Samoa and the Cook Islands respectively. And on the field both responded positively by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the OFC U-17 Championship. NEW ZEALAND VS AMERICAN SAMOA New Zealand had no mercy on American Samoa and did what is expectedContinue reading “New Zealand and Tahiti win to qualify for quarterfinals of OFC U-17 Championship”
Auckland City FC announces new defender Nikko Boxall for Club World Cup
The All Whites defender Nikko Boxall, 30-year-old, is the new acquisition for Auckland City FC as per announcement made today. The player is already training with the squad at Nixon Park aiming the preparations for the Club World Cup 2022 in Morocco. He is Michael Boxall’s brother who also played for All Whites and forContinue reading “Auckland City FC announces new defender Nikko Boxall for Club World Cup”
U17 OFC Championship: Fiji comfortably beats Samoa to delight home crowd
The second matchday of the U17 OFC Championship had only one match in the Fijian capital city, Suva. The hosts started their campaign against Samoa – the Samoans, coached by local football legend Desmond Richmond Fa’aiuaso, the all-time scorer for his country, aimed to grab a surprise result against the hosts. Samoa counted on someContinue reading “U17 OFC Championship: Fiji comfortably beats Samoa to delight home crowd”
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