Hekari United suffered a disappointing defeat against Lae City last Saturday (15th Aug) in Port Moresby thanks to a goal scored by Jacob Sabua; match where their first choice goalkeeper Ishmael Pole saw a red card in the late stages of the match. The PNG Kapuls member was forced to leave his penalty box toContinue reading “Hekari United’s star goalkeeper Ishmael Pole suspended for two matches”
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Lae edge Hekari while David hat-trick pushes Vitiaz into second
A defensive mix-up was the difference between Hekari United and Lae City on Saturday in Port Moresby, as a Jacob Sabua goal was enough for the five-time reigning champions to pull away from their biggest rivals at the top of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League. In the meantime, Vitiaz United kept the pressureContinue reading “Lae edge Hekari while David hat-trick pushes Vitiaz into second”
‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City
The most important football match of the season in Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Port Moresby as the top-teams Lae City and Hekari United play at PNG Football Stadium. Lae City comes from a very strong win against Gulf Komara by 5-0 while Hekari also won, but for 2-0 against BoungainvilleContinue reading “‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City”
Weekend Preview: Hekari and Lae to Clash with Full-Strength Squads
One of the key matches to decide the location of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League Minor Premiership will take place this weekend in Port Moresby, with eight-time champions Hekari United playing host to five-time reigning champions Lae City. With the news that Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba are free to play for HekariContinue reading “Weekend Preview: Hekari and Lae to Clash with Full-Strength Squads”
Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United
The soap opera is over! Nigel Dabinyaba and Raymond Gunemba are finally cleared to play for Hekari United after facing lots of trouble with their former club Lae City FC. According to National Soccer League (NSL) Manager Dimirit Mileng, the league’s secretariat has ruled that the players are a liberty to transfer to their newContinue reading “Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United”
Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?
Hekari United’s win over Bougainville in the last weekend – the first matchweek after the forced break due COVID-19 – saw a different Red Army side struggling to get opportunities upfront. With the absence of Ishmael Pole, back-up goalkeeper Dave Tomare needed to make a serie of interventions to prevent the now Percy Mataio-coached sideContinue reading “Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?”
PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player
The football star from Papua New Guinea Felix Komolong played his second match as Lae City player last weekend when his side won by 5-0 Gulf Komara in Port Moresby for the 11th round of matches of the PNG National Soccer League. It was a special match for Felix as he could play for theContinue reading “PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player”
Tau Winnie expects Star Mountain to improve in PNG National Soccer League
After five months, the 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League season is back as five matches were contested on last Saturday – two in Lae and three in Port Moresby. One of the most important matches was contested between Star Mountain and Vitiaz United. Star Mountain side denied Vitiaz a victory thanks to a goal scoredContinue reading “Tau Winnie expects Star Mountain to improve in PNG National Soccer League”
Valentine Nelson debuts for Morobe United
After five months without a match the 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League resumed this weekend as five matches were contested on Saturday – two in Lae and three in Port Moresby. One of the most exciting matches of the weekend was contested by two rivals: Morobe United and Morobe Wawens. This match marked the debutContinue reading “Valentine Nelson debuts for Morobe United”
Joshua Oscar pays tribute to Nigel Malagian in Lae City’s win
Lae City are the new league leaders in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League after smashing Gulf Komara by 5-0 on Saturday. This match marked the official debut of Alwin Komolong and Stahl Gubag for the club. Despite the debut of these important players the biggest moment of the match was starred by JoshuaContinue reading “Joshua Oscar pays tribute to Nigel Malagian in Lae City’s win”
