Football has some high-profile cases of families committed to football around the world; one such case comes from Papua New Guinea, particularly Madang. Behind the recent success of Tusbab Stallions, Madang’s representative in the PNG National Soccer League, there is a lot of work to create the perfect environment for the practice of good football.Continue reading “The Wadunah Family: working together for football in Madang”
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Lae City players protest against domestic violence
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 “Lae City players protest against domestic violence”
Kema Jack: a football legend of Papua New Guinea
Football in Papua New Guinea is booming – the new format of the PNG National Soccer League is attracting many fans to the stadiums, and local talent is being duly recognised on the long road ahead as football develops in the country. In the past, many important personalities have helped to create a basis forContinue reading “Kema Jack: a football legend of Papua New Guinea”
David Browne plays 45 minutes in HJK win at friendly match
HJK from Finland keep the preparation for 2020 football season resumption in the country. The club from Helsink – the capital of Finland – played a friendly match against FC Honka. Papua New Guinea international David Browne started the match on the bench. He entered in the pitch in the beginning of the second halfContinue reading “David Browne plays 45 minutes in HJK win at friendly match”
PNG National Soccer League: new resumption date in the horizon
It was previously announced that the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League would resume in July. However the National Soccer League board announced that they want 2019/20 National Soccer League season resuming on August 1. According to Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA), with this new date for season’s resumption, the final match must takeContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: new resumption date in the horizon”
David Browne shines in HJK’s friendly match
One of the biggest football teams in Finland, HJK faced Gnistan from second division in a friendly match at Bolt Arena on Saturday. This match was part of HJK’s preparation for 2020 Veikkausliga – the top-tier of Finnish football. Papua New Guinea international David Browne was in the starting eleven as left winger and heContinue reading “David Browne shines in HJK’s friendly match”
Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea
Football is about passion; many children’s dream is to become a professional football player. The game is played in every corner of the planet, in many different languages, cultures and realities. The game moves millions of people, millions of wishes and dreams – tough decisions are part of the game, but also part of life.Continue reading “Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea”
PNG: 2020 Port Moresby’s football season is cancelled
The 2020 season of Port Moresby’s football is cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The official announcement came from Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) president Joseph Ealedona. According to Post Courier, this is the outcome of the PMSA club delegates meeting and though it is a sad and hard decision, the executive management has endorsed thisContinue reading “PNG: 2020 Port Moresby’s football season is cancelled”
The historical Nigel Dabinyaba’s stint in Malaysia
Papua New Guinean football is growing fast. The PNG National Soccer League is becoming an interesting tournament while some players are having some success overseas. David Browne is currently in Europe playing for HJK from Finland and Gimale Essacu – who recently graduated at college – spent two years playing in the United States whileContinue reading “The historical Nigel Dabinyaba’s stint in Malaysia”
PNG National Soccer League: Tusbab Stallions to restart trainings in Madang
One of the good surprises of the season in Papua New Guinea’s top league, the Madang-based Tusbab Stallions, are slowly returning to normality after the forced suspension of competition in the country due to COVID-19 concerns. After much speculation, the national league is expected to return to action this July, giving clubs a month toContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: Tusbab Stallions to restart trainings in Madang”
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