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”
Category Archives: Papua New Guinea
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”
Reginald Davani: I would love to coach the Kapuls
Reginald Davani is one of the greatest footballers ever from Papua New Guinea. Born in Port Moresby, he played in Australia for many years which gave him a lot of experience to keep his life linked to football after his retirement as a player. Currently working as Technical Development Manager in Football Queensland, the governingContinue reading “Reginald Davani: I would love to coach the Kapuls”
Tommy Semmy: I will do my best for my country
Tommy Semmy is proving of what he is capable of. Once again the Papua New Guinea international had a good season playing for Hamilton Wanderers in ISPS Handa Premiership, the New Zealand top-tier of football. Semmy scored four goals in the season for Wanderers and was also chosen in the ‘Team of the Season’ ofContinue reading “Tommy Semmy: I will do my best for my country”
Vitiaz United: a role model management for Oceania football
Vitiaz United is surprising everyone in the current season of the most important football league of Papua New Guinea, the PNG National Soccer League. The newcomers in the national league were at the top of the table before the forced break due COVID-19 pandemic – and, surely, they stick on that position since we haveContinue reading “Vitiaz United: a role model management for Oceania football”
PNGFA still in debt with Flemming Serritslev
Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) still have some debts with former Papua New Guinea National Team head coach Flemming Serritslev who managed the team in the 2016 OFC Nations Cup. Current head coach of Fiji National Team, Danish manager Flemming Serritslev made an excellent job by leading Papua New Guinea to the 2016 OFCContinue reading “PNGFA still in debt with Flemming Serritslev”
New-looking Lae City: what comes next?
It was widely reported that head coach Peter Gunemba is not Lae City’s head coach anymore. However he was not the only one who is gone as lots of players left the team alongside the coach Gunemba. Former Lae City’s captain and Peter’s son Raymond Gunemba has already told that Lae City Dwellers must beContinue reading “New-looking Lae City: what comes next?”
Tommy Semmy recognised as one of the best players in New Zealand top-tier league
The former Hekari United player Tommy Semmy had another good season in New Zealand playing for Hamilton Wanderers. The forward was, alongside the MVP of the season Derek Tieku, the most important players of his team in the most important football league of New Zealand, the ISPS Handa Premiership. Tommy, after scoring ten goals inContinue reading “Tommy Semmy recognised as one of the best players in New Zealand top-tier league”
