The window for players to move clubs in this season’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League will open after the final match of the first round of fixtures on Saturday, before slamming shut just five days later before the second round kicks-off. During this time, any players who have already arrived at their clubs onContinue reading “PNG Transfer Window to open for a week on Sunday”
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Stallions’ Nigel Malagian deserves national recognition
The current edition of the PNG National Soccer League is not only having the spotlights under the giant-duo Lae City and Hekari United. The Port Moresby-based side Vitiaz United is impressing – challenging the two-best teams of Papua New Guinea and standing close to them in the standings of the league so far. Alongisde Vitiaz,Continue reading “Stallions’ Nigel Malagian deserves national recognition”
Potential PNG international Harley Gepp contacted by PNGFA
Recently, Oceania Football Center presented to Oceania football fans Harley Gepp – see Harley Gepp: from the PNG Highlands to Australian football – and his possible availability to represent Papua New Guinea internationally. The most important football tournament of the region is not far; the OFC Nations Cup is set to start in June and theContinue reading “Potential PNG international Harley Gepp contacted by PNGFA”
PNGFA looks for a new national team’s head coach
Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) announced that they are looking for new personal for National Team’s coaching staff and team management. You can check the necessary requirements below: The applicants must send a mail with current resume and copies of relevant certificates until March 20: pngfootballassociation@gmail.com footballassociationpng@yahoo.com PNG National Football Team will play OFCContinue reading “PNGFA looks for a new national team’s head coach”
Vitiaz hold Hekari as Lae smash Kutubu on OFC return
A valiant performance from competition debutants Vitiaz United saw them hold eight-time champions Hekari United to a goalless draw in Port Moresby yesterday afternoon, a result which saw Vitiaz continue their impressive debut campaign. In the early kick-off, however, Lae City had no problem dispatching Highlands-based side FC Kutubu, hitting eight goals in the biggestContinue reading “Vitiaz hold Hekari as Lae smash Kutubu on OFC return”
Andre Batick close to international move
After scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 win against Lae City from Papua New Guinea in the last gameday of 2020 OFC Champions League group B, Malampa Revivors’ forward Andre Batick was contacted by Hekari United’s team manager about the possibility of joining them later this year. According to reliable sources there is an agreementContinue reading “Andre Batick close to international move”
Alwin Komolong heads to Ba for OFC Champions League
Contrary to reports from around a month ago, Alwin Komolong will be plying his trade for Fijian side Ba in the OFC Champions League in a couple of weeks, throwing into doubt his availability for Lae City for the remainder of the 2019/20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League season. We previously reported that bothContinue reading “Alwin Komolong heads to Ba for OFC Champions League”
Analysis: Double PNG OFC elimination demonstrates need for stable NSL
Both representatives of Papua New Guinea, Lae City and Hekari United, were eliminated at the Group Stage of the 2020 OFC Champions League after a win, a draw and a defeat wasn’t enough for either side to finish in the top two of their group. The early eliminations indicate something systematically wrong with football inContinue reading “Analysis: Double PNG OFC elimination demonstrates need for stable NSL”
Hopes alive for Hekari as they face Galaxy for a spot in OFC Champions League knock-out stage
Hekari United will play for their life in the OFC Champions League 2020 against the Ni-Vanuatu powerhouse Galaxy FC. The Papua New Guinean side will need to beat their opponent by a 3-goal advantage result if they want to proceed to the knock-out stage of the regional competition. If Hekari can complete this very hardContinue reading “Hopes alive for Hekari as they face Galaxy for a spot in OFC Champions League knock-out stage”
Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy
The Brazilian top-defender Erick Joe of Hekari United received a greenlight to play against Galaxy FC from Vanuatu in the final and decisive match of the group A held in Port Moresby. Hekari United neeeds a win for the biggest possible goal margin to seal their spot in the knock-out of the OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy”
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