The 2020 Veikkausliiga has finally started. The top-tier football league from Finland kicked-off on Wednesday with six matches being played in the opening day. HJK faced FC Lathi at Lahti Stadium and they won by 4-0. Papua New Guinean forward David Browne came from the bench in the 79th minute to replace Lucas Lingman whoContinue reading “David Browne debuts in top-tier league in Finland”
Category Archives: Papua New Guinea
Hekari United players protest against domestic violence in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea recently face a revolting case of domestic violence as international rugby player and boxer Debbie Kaore has been beaten with a clothes iron by her then partner. The agression was recorded and the video was released by Kaore to highlight domestic violence in the country. Since then, many authorities and famous peopleContinue reading “Hekari United players protest against domestic violence in Papua New Guinea”
David Browne helps HJK to reach national cup’s final in Finland
One of the most powerful teams from Finland, HJK is very close to one more title after beating FC Haka by 3-2 in the Finnish Cup semi-final. Papua New Guinean forward David Browne played 67 minutes in the contest. Tim Väyrynen scored twice in the first half and Riku Riski found the net in theContinue reading “David Browne helps HJK to reach national cup’s final in Finland”
Lae City: Defense vs. Attack
The reigning national champions of Papua New Guinea have recently been involved in a series of incidents that have drastically changed the team’s structure and history: Lae City achieved success through the leadership of head coach Peter Gunemba, who counted on players such as Nigel Dabinyaba, Ronald Warisan and Raymond Gunemba – Lae City wonContinue reading “Lae City: Defense vs. Attack”
John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman
Football fans may be eagerly awaiting the restart of the PNG National Soccer League – the national league is due to restart after the forced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic in August this year. During this time, there is another very important event for football fans in Papua New Guinea: PNGFA’s current president, JohnContinue reading “John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman”
Sports Foundation facilities approved for use in Papua New Guinea
Great news for football clubs from Papua New Guinea. It was confirmed by Papua New Guinea National Soccer League Secretariat that PNG Sports Foundation (PNGSF) facilities in Port Moresby, Lae and Goroka have been approved and granted for use. It means that National Soccer League clubs from these cities can use these facilities for training.Continue reading “Sports Foundation facilities approved for use in Papua New Guinea”
Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad
The resumption of the PNG National Soccer League is approaching – according to the PNGFA, the National League is scheduled to restart in August. Port Moresby-based Hekari United are already back in training to retain the league title; Hekari lost the grand final of the 2019 edition of the league to Lae City and currentlyContinue reading “Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad”
FIFA funding sent to Papua New Guinea FA
Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) received USD $93.000,00 from FIFA to fund a fencing project at PNG Football Stadium that must start this week. According to PNGFA president John Kapi Natto this money will be used for making some improvements like: internal perimeter palisade fence line, field of play perimeter chainmesh fence barriers, competitionContinue reading “FIFA funding sent to Papua New Guinea FA”
Morobe Wawens back to training in Papua New Guinea
Morobe Wawens are back to training in Papua New Guinea. The first training session of the team after COVID-19 pandemics took place on this Monday at Scout Hall in Lae. Papua New Guinea National Soccer League – the major football league in the country- is expected to resume in August and most teams are alreadyContinue reading “Morobe Wawens back to training in Papua New Guinea”
Jonathon Mueller: a young Papua New Guinean in Australia
Football is developing faster than it used to do in the Pacific. There are dozens of Oceanian footballers playing outside OFC region in countries like Australia, England, Netherlands, South Africa and United States. We have been recently talking about some good players born in Oceania or with Oceanian heritage that are not very known inContinue reading “Jonathon Mueller: a young Papua New Guinean in Australia”
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