Three players coming from the Papua New Guinean powerhouse Hekari United will boost the squad of the Goroka-based club FC Kutubu in the second round of the PNG National Soccer League. Aisome Kila, Magalu Guena and Jonah Phillip have been released by Hekari United management and already sealed their path to Kutubu. The players alreadyContinue reading “Three players from Hekari United join FC Kutubu”
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All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?
This morning, sensational news broke that five-time domestic title-winning coach of Lae City, Peter Gunemba, was sacked by franchise owner and sponsor Ian Chow. Immediately, several questions sprang to mind: Why did this happen? Which players will stay and which will go? And how will this affect the landscape of football in Papua New GuineaContinue reading “All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?”
Lae City sacks Peter Gunemba as Bob Morris takes head coach job
Very important news coming from Lae – after stating Lae City is close to signing two players from Tusbab Stallions and confirming the signings of Alwin and Felix Komolong, Lae City FC boss Ian Chow fired the long-serving head coach Peter Gunemba from his team command. The father of the star Raymond Gunemba and anotherContinue reading “Lae City sacks Peter Gunemba as Bob Morris takes head coach job”
Komolong brothers confirmed at Lae City FC
Lots of questions were raised about the possibility of Alwin Komolong not head back to Lae City for the second round of PNG National Soccer League. The defensive-duo recently signed for the Lae-based team to represent the franchise in the second part of the season in national league. Despite the confirmations, Alwin departed to FijiContinue reading “Komolong brothers confirmed at Lae City FC”
Lae City set to sign Tusbab Stallions duo
The good surprise of the season Tusbab Stallions is set to lose their most important players during the transfer window of PNG National Soccer League. The Madang-based side that is currently at 4th in the national league table is going to face a huge blow: the current top goalscorer of the season Stahl Gubag andContinue reading “Lae City set to sign Tusbab Stallions duo”
Gregory Togubai becomes third Hekari signing of the window
21-year-old midfielder Gregory Togubai has become the third signing for Hekari United in this week’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League transfer window, joining Carlos Onne and Wira Wama as new recruits to the club. The young midfielder, who has been described as the next David Muta, joins from FC Bougainville, where he has scoredContinue reading “Gregory Togubai becomes third Hekari signing of the window”
Wrong choices made Hekari pay a huge price at OFC Champions League
The eight-time Papua New Guinea national champions squandered a big chance to cause a huge impact in 2020: Hekari United, after a four-year absence from the most important club football tournament of Oceania, had the opportunity to host their group in this year’s OFC Champions League. The team commanded by Jerry Allen, was the onlyContinue reading “Wrong choices made Hekari pay a huge price at OFC Champions League”
Wira Wama returns to Hekari United; Carlos Onne signs from Gulf Komara
Papua New Guinea international Wira Wama has returned to Hekari United for the second half of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, according to sources close to the player. The 30-year-old, who has five senior caps for his country, has returned from studies in the United States, and was quickly snapped up by theContinue reading “Wira Wama returns to Hekari United; Carlos Onne signs from Gulf Komara”
Wira Wama is back to Hekari United
There are excellent news for Hekari United fans: the Papua New Guinea international Wira Wama is back to Papua New Guinea and he is the first confirmed move for Hekari United in the PNG National Soccer League transfer window. The 30-year-old is back to Hekari United to reinforce the team coached by Jerry Allen inContinue reading “Wira Wama is back to Hekari United”
Vitiaz capitalise on Hekari-Lae stalemate as Round 1 of NSL comes to a close
On the weekend in which the most anticipated clash of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League season between eight-time champions Hekari United and five-time reigning champions Lae City took place, the real winners of the weekend were third-placed Vitiaz United, who closed the gap on the top two with a win against Morobe WawensContinue reading “Vitiaz capitalise on Hekari-Lae stalemate as Round 1 of NSL comes to a close”
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