Tommy Semmy, Papua New Guinea international striker, continues to impress with his performances for Altona Magic in the Australian National Premier League. In their latest match on 14th April, 2023, Semmy scored his third goal of the season, which was also his third goal in a row. In the previous matches, Semmy had scored histContinue reading “Papua New Guinea’s Tommy Semmy continues his great form in Australia”
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Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia
Tommy Semmy, Papua New Guinea international winger, has started his season in Australia’s National Premier League with a bang. The 28-year-old scored his first goal of the season for Altona Magic in their match against Dandenong Thunder after seven matches played. The goal came in the first half of the match and was instrumental inContinue reading “Kapuls star Tommy Semmy scores his first goal of the season in Australia”
Papua New Guinea misses March’s FIFA matches window; the only big OFC member to not play
The Papua New Guinea national football team, also known as the Kapuls, has had a tumultuous history over the years. Despite being one of the big names in the Oceania Football Confederation, the team has been plagued by a number of issues that have prevented it from reaching its full potential. Unfortunately, the Kapuls wereContinue reading “Papua New Guinea misses March’s FIFA matches window; the only big OFC member to not play”
Papua New Guinea: Talented Joseph Waiwai ready for trials in New Zealand
The Papua New Guinea football fans have something to put their hopes on: the talented Joseph Waiwai, a 22-year-old player, is set to attend trials in one of the most traditional football clubs of New Zealand: Miramar Rangers. “Joseph Waiwai started in his footballing career very early in school, the son of former PNG NationalContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Talented Joseph Waiwai ready for trials in New Zealand”
Solomon Islands’ rising star Ian Kalu speaks his impressions on moving to New Zealand
Recently, Oceania Football Center confirmed the move of Solomon Islands’ full-back Ian Kalu to New Zealand’s Central League side Napier City Rovers. The Solomon Islands’ international left Waneagu United in a famous move to the Hawke’s Bay Area team, being this his third experience overseas after playing for Peninsula Power in Australia last year andContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ rising star Ian Kalu speaks his impressions on moving to New Zealand”
PNG Football Association: Percy Mataio appointed as new Technical Director
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has announced the appointment of Percy Mataio as their new Technical Director. He takes over the role previously held by Paul Isorua, who had resigned from the position earlier after big public criticism. Percy Mataio is a well-known figure in the Papua New Guinea football scene, having workedContinue reading “PNG Football Association: Percy Mataio appointed as new Technical Director”
PNG Football Association technical director steps down amid U-17 national team blunder allegations
Two nations did not take part in the most recent OFC U-17 Championship played in Fiji; Solomon Islands were penalised after fielding an overaged played in the previous edition of the tournament and did not take part of the tournament and Papua New Guinea, somehow, missed the window to send its own players’ selection toContinue reading “PNG Football Association technical director steps down amid U-17 national team blunder allegations”
Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei
In a friendly match played at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team recorded a convincing 5-0 win over their counterparts from Papua New Guinea. The match, played after both teams were knocked out of the intercontinental play-off for the OFC Women’s World Cup, gave the players an opportunityContinue reading “Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei”
Yagi Yasasa is widely praised in Papua New Guinea after OFC Champions League national play-offs
Yagi Yasasa‘s recent performances have been a great moment of form for both himself and his team Hekari United. As a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, Yasasa has become the new maestro of the powerful Hekari team since the legendary David Muta retired from the game. Yasasa’s impressive performances in the recent OFC Champions League national roundContinue reading “Yagi Yasasa is widely praised in Papua New Guinea after OFC Champions League national play-offs”
FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort
The Papua New Guinea women’s team played a historic match against Panama in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off at North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand this Sunday (19th Feb). Despite their best efforts, the Papua New Guinea team lost 2-0 to a much more experienced and professional Panama team. This was the first everContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort”
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