Papua New Guinea’s national team traveled to Qatar today to compete in the World Cup qualifiers. 21 players plus the staff members departed from Port Moresby. Brazilian Marcos Gusmão will be the Kapuls coach. The last time the Papua New Guinea national team played an official match was at the Pacific Games 2019, where theyContinue reading “Papua New Guinea hopes to repeat 2016 heroic campaign”
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Tommy Semmy makes his debut in Australia
Last saturday was very special day for a certain Papua New Guinean citizen – one of the most celebrated sportsman of his country: Tommy Semmy. The strong striker made his debut in Australia after several succesful seasons in New Zealand playing for the traditional Hamilton Wanderers. Now Semmy represents Altona Magic from Melbourne, another traditionalContinue reading “Tommy Semmy makes his debut in Australia”
Papua New Guinea defeats ‘Lae Select’ in friendly match
The Papua New Guinea National Football Team faced a local select at PNGFA Education Center as part of their preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, to be held in Qatar next month. Coached by Brazilian head coach Marcos Gusmão, the Kapuls defeated their opponents by 5-2. Mathew David scored twice while Patrick Aisa,Continue reading “Papua New Guinea defeats ‘Lae Select’ in friendly match”
PNG Kapuls: David Browne is confirmed in national team squad
After a lot of rumours around the participation or not of Papua New Guinea’s sole full professional player in the next FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Oceania Football Center is delighted to announce that HJK’s David Browne will take part in the competition donning the colours of his home country. The news were confirmed by PNGContinue reading “PNG Kapuls: David Browne is confirmed in national team squad”
Goals Galore as Lae City and Hekari Continue to Dominate NSL
There were thirty-six goals scored across six matches in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend, as Lae City put eleven past Northern Youth FC, Morobe Wawens and Sepik enjoyed a ding-dong battle, sharing thirteen goals between them, while Hekari United put four past Southern Youth without reply. There were goals in allContinue reading “Goals Galore as Lae City and Hekari Continue to Dominate NSL”
Lae City Win Early Rivals Clash while Hekari Smash Five Past Tavur
Lae City FC defeated breakaway rivals Lae City Dwellers by four goals to one in a wet clash in Lae earlier today, stamping their authority on the 2021 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League Northern Conference by becoming the only side with two wins from two, while Hekari United once again won by five goalsContinue reading “Lae City Win Early Rivals Clash while Hekari Smash Five Past Tavur”
Hekari United Stamp Authority on NSL with Six-Goal Romp on Opening Day
Hekari United were easily the most impressive side on the opening day of the 2021 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, after they put six goals past Star Mountain to send a message to the other teams in the competition that they are a force to be reckoned with. More than anything else, though, thisContinue reading “Hekari United Stamp Authority on NSL with Six-Goal Romp on Opening Day”
PNG National Soccer League 2021 Season Preview
With the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League set to kick off on 24th July, we’ve put together a full preview of the fourteen teams involved, including their previous achievements, current squad news, and a prediction as to where they might finish. Northern Conference Lae City Dwellers Potted HistoryRising from the ashes of a clubContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League 2021 Season Preview”
PNG NSL Set for Dual-Conference 2021 Season
Local media confirmed in the last couple of days that the 2021 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League will consist of two conferences of seven teams each, a swerve from the originally-planned 10-team single division. The decision comes following recent news that Central United FC – rebranded under the name of Central Dabari FC –Continue reading “PNG NSL Set for Dual-Conference 2021 Season”
Central United FC Make Late Bid for 2021 PNG National Soccer League
Central United FC, the club which made its Papua New Guinea National Soccer League debut in the 2019 edition, formally announced its late bid for the upcoming 2021 season today, along with a name change that will see it compete as Central Dabari FC. A late bid to enter this season’s competition was submitted toContinue reading “Central United FC Make Late Bid for 2021 PNG National Soccer League”
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