While some countries are still facing strict restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic, other countries are resuming their activities. However both situations converge at a common point: We miss football. Most football players are trying to stay fit during the pandemic so they could be ready to play as soon as possible and it is notContinue reading “David Muta: I feel an endless need to learn and improve”
Category Archives: Papua New Guinea
Hekari United: 10 years of a great memory
Ten years ago, one of the most important moments in oceanic football took place when Papua New Guinea was brought to the top of Oceania by Hekari United. The Port Moresby-based side became the first non-Australian or New Zealander side ever to win the OFC Champions League trophy. Led by Jerry Allen, the team countedContinue reading “Hekari United: 10 years of a great memory”
Tommy Semmy: all I want is the season to get started
Football in New Zealand is slowly picking up speed again; after the ISPS Handa Premiership had to be ended three rounds earlier than planned due to the COVID 19 pandemics, the coming winter season in the country seems to be about to start. The Hamilton Wanderers, the club of Papua New Guinea international Tommy Semmy,Continue reading “Tommy Semmy: all I want is the season to get started”
PNG National Soccer League set to resume in July
The wait is finally close to its end in Papua New Guinea! The 2019-20 National Soccer League season is set to resume in July after being suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reliable sources, the league was cleared to resume in June. However it is going to resume in July soContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League set to resume in July”
PNG National Soccer League season close to resuming
After a Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) announcement that 2020 Telekom S-League is set for August, more good news is coming from Oceania: the 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League is close to resuming. According to reliable sources, the national league can return next month. Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) will meet PNGContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League season close to resuming”
Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream
One of the most important players in the first half of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Nigel Malagian helped the Tusbab Stallions to reach the fourth position in the league. His great performances allowed him to join Lae City, one of the best football clubs in the country, for the second half ofContinue reading “Nigel Malagian: representing the Kapuls has always been my dream”
Gimale Essacu graduates in US university of Western Illinois
The U23 Papua New Guinea international Gimale Essacu graduated from Western Illinois University in the United States, the midfielder represented his country in 2015 Pacific Games and also in the U23 Olympic Qualifiers last year in Fiji. Essacu did not have a graduation ceremony as usual due the threats of COVID-19 pandmics: “No graduation ceremony,Continue reading “Gimale Essacu graduates in US university of Western Illinois”
Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United
Hekari United’s Brazilian imports, midfielder Vinicius Reis and defender Erick Joe, are set to leave Hekari United in the coming days, according to reports from the club. It is unclear as to why the pair are leaving, but the most likely explanation is that they wish to return home to their families during this uncertainContinue reading “Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United”
Morobe Football Association Releases Confirmed Club List; Starts in June
As the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak starts to die down in Oceania and around the Pacific Islands, tentative plans are afoot in Papua New Guinea to get sporting events underway once again. Although there is yet to be an announcement on when and if the National Soccer League will resume, the Morobe Football AssociationContinue reading “Morobe Football Association Releases Confirmed Club List; Starts in June”
Alwin Komolong joins Lae City
After many rumours, Papua New Guinean defender Alwin Komolong has officially signed with Lae City. He joins his brother Felix to help the team in the upcoming challenges. Komolong wrote this statement on social media about signing with his new team – “Glad to finally put pen to paper at Lae City FC. Thank youContinue reading “Alwin Komolong joins Lae City”
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