Sometimes football fans may forget of how hard this sport really is; a lot of sacrifices need to be done in order to succeed – well-known players today had to put a lot of effort in the past to achieve its current position. That’s certainly the case of Papua New Guinea’s finest defender of all-timeContinue reading “PNG Kapuls’ star Alwin Komolong makes remarkable return to football action in Australia”
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Hekari United adds two Brazilian players heading for OFC Champions League
Hekari United, the reigning champions of Papua New Guinea and former OFC Champions League winners, have secured the signings of two Brazilian players, central defender Erick Joe and attacking midfielder Lucas Sousa, ahead of their OFC Champions League campaign. The arrival of these two imports is expected to provide a significant boost to the Men-In-RedContinue reading “Hekari United adds two Brazilian players heading for OFC Champions League”
PNG: Kapuls’ Troy Dobbin leaves for Australia to join National Premier League side
It has been informed by PRK Gulf Komara FC from Port Moresby on its social media account that the attacker Troy Dobbin will leave the club to pursue overseas challenges in Australia. “Our very own KOMARA BLOOD Troy Dobbin left this Morning for Brisbane, Australia […] Troy was one of our junior players drafted intoContinue reading “PNG: Kapuls’ Troy Dobbin leaves for Australia to join National Premier League side”
Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener
Solomon Islands’ superstar Raphael Lea’i was the hero for the Bonitos in their opener of MSG Prime Minister Cup against Papua New Guinea at Stade Numa Daly, Nouméa. Papua New Guinea, coming from a football crisis in home soil, had the opportunity to give a different view to local fans about the Kapuls. Despite beingContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i is the hero for Solomon Islands with a late hattrick to beat PNG at MSG Prime Minister Cup opener”
PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match
In a shocking turn of events, the National Soccer League (NSL) match between Morobe Wawens and Lae City witnessed a disgraceful outbreak of violence as players assaulted match officials, leaving the football community stunned and the nation in uproar. The ill-fated match took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Lae, and quickly descended intoContinue reading “PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match”
OFC Olympic Qualifiers: Fiji beats PNG late arrival team to clinch semi-final spot
Fiji’s U23 national team secured a place in the semi-finals of the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier by defeating Papua New Guinea with a final score of 2-0. This crucial victory was marked by strong performance of Fijian defensive system that did not allow Papua New Guinea real goalscoring chances; thus the result was 2-0, FijiContinue reading “OFC Olympic Qualifiers: Fiji beats PNG late arrival team to clinch semi-final spot”
Fiasco repeated: PNGFA’s stumbles again in OFC Tournament participation
In a baffling repetition of administrative mishaps, the Papua New Guinea Football Federation (PNGFA) has once again fallen short in ensuring their team’s participation in an important football tournament. This marks the second instance this year where PNGFA’s organizational failures have resulted in the nation’s absence from an OFC event. This time, it’s the OFCContinue reading “Fiasco repeated: PNGFA’s stumbles again in OFC Tournament participation”
Hekari United records wins in Indonesia’s West Papua tour
New Guinea’s Hekari United showcased their prowess on an Indonesia tour to West Papua. The former OFC Champions League winners played two – one for the women’s team and another for the men’s team – that took place at the Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura, as part of the celebrations for the 78th anniversary ofContinue reading “Hekari United records wins in Indonesia’s West Papua tour”
PNG’s powerhouse Hekari United to play commemorative matches in Indonesia
Former OFC Champions League winners Hekari United are currently in Jayapura, capital of the province of Papua in Indonesia to play two commemorative friendly matches at Lukas Enembe Stadium in the same city. Hekari United’s management was invited by local authorities to play against Papua Indonesia Select in matches scheduled for 18th August and 19thContinue reading “PNG’s powerhouse Hekari United to play commemorative matches in Indonesia”
Chronicles of PNG Football Chaos: Scheduling blunder adds to season of controversies in National Premier Soccer League
In yet another unfortunate incident, the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) and the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) board have once again displayed a lack of organization and professionalism, causing disruption and frustration for teams and fans alike. Gulf Komara, a team participating in the league, recently highlighted a blunder made by the NPSL/PNGFAContinue reading “Chronicles of PNG Football Chaos: Scheduling blunder adds to season of controversies in National Premier Soccer League”
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