After some controversy, the Papua New Guinea Football Association alongside the National Soccer League board decided to take off one goal that was previously awarded to Mathew David of Vitiaz United. The goal happened in the 6-3 victory of his Vitiaz against Tusbab Stallions three weeks ago in Port Moresby. You can see the goalsContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: PNGFA takes off one goal from Mathew David in ‘Golden Boot’ race”
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Red alert for Papua New Guinean football
Scathing evaluation of NSL in a move to make changes This article was written by a contributor with close connections to football in Papua New Guinea who has requested that they remain anonymous. The fifteenth matchweek of Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League has exposed a lot of signs that the quality of football in PapuaContinue reading “Red alert for Papua New Guinean football”
Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea
Hekari United enjoyed a very important win over Gulf Komara last Saturday at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby – Nigel Dabinyaba opened the scoreline for his side and the experienced Wira Wama finished the account for the Reds. This was the first goal of Wama since the midfielder returned to Papua New Guinea, WamaContinue reading “Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea”
Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash
The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and one of the biggest polemics took place in the clash between Lae City FC and Morobe Wawens at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. Lae City were ahead by 1-0 when the referee awarded a penalty to them. EmmanuelContinue reading “Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash”
Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash
The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and the first one took place in the opening match of the week contested between Gulf Komara and local powerhouse Hekari United. Hekari United was beating Gulf Komara by 1-0 when forward Kolu Kepo was fouled inside the box andContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash”
PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form
Football was not in the limelight in Papua New Guinea’s premier footballing division this weekend. Despite an important round, the results and player performance took a back seat because of a series of refereeing errors in the PNG National Soccer League on the fifteen weekend of football. In the first game of the weekend, theContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form”
Star Mountain FC walk off pitch after disallowed goal against Morobe United
The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League started with a big problem as Star Mountain FC walked off pitch after a poor decision from the referee in the clash against Morobe United at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. Star Mountain’s forward William Lahai found the net in the 60th minuteContinue reading “Star Mountain FC walk off pitch after disallowed goal against Morobe United”
Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League
Currently in the third position in 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Hekari United need to grab three points this weekend against Gulf Komara. However, the team coached by Eric Komeng will not count on two important players: defender Carlos Onne and forward Raymond Gunemba. According to local sources, both players are injured andContinue reading “Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League”
Hekari Face Must-Win Clash Against Komara as PNG NSL Heads into Crunch Time
Third-placed Hekari United are facing a must-win clash against fourth-placed Gulf Komara this weekend as they cling to the hope that they may still finish in the top two of this year’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League. The most decorated side in Papua New Guinea football history sits three points behind newcomers Vitiaz UnitedContinue reading “Hekari Face Must-Win Clash Against Komara as PNG NSL Heads into Crunch Time”
PNG National Soccer League: ‘Golden Boot’ race is on fire
The final stages of the PNG National Soccer League are coming: only three weeks and we will know the four qualified teams for the semi-final stage and premiers of the regular season. Vitiaz United, Lae City and Hekari United are the teams at the top of the table battling for the minor premiership, while GulfContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: ‘Golden Boot’ race is on fire”
