Despite being a very small nations in the Pacific, Tonga has some talented footballers living abroad like Mohammad Rajani and AJ Inia that play in Australia. However there are some talented footballers from Tonga playing in New Zealand like Kina Likiliki. Likiliki is a 20-year-old attacking midfielder that used to play for Christchurch United’s reserveContinue reading “Kina Likiliki: young player from Tonga finding his space in New Zealand”
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David Koloamatangi: I have a lot of interest on representing Tonga
New Zealand is a country with lots of immigrants. Every year thousands of people come from all over the world to live in the Oceanian country. The reflection of immigration can be seen in the local football. Many football clubs have foreign roots like Central United (Croatia) and Wellington Olympic (Greece). The same happens inContinue reading “David Koloamatangi: I have a lot of interest on representing Tonga”
Tonga: football season proposed to start in September
While many countries are already resuming their football leagues, the wait is going to be a little bit longer in Tonga as the 2020 football season is likely to begin in September. According to Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) the teams from Tonga were cleared to resume training activities in May which means that they areContinue reading “Tonga: football season proposed to start in September”
Kina Likiliki: I am still keen on representing Tonga
Living in New Zealand, Anthony Likiliki keeps his path as a footballer. The 20-year-old player from Tonga moved away from his homeland last year and since then he is playing for Christchurch United FC in the Mainland Premier League. Better known as Kina, he had his first contact with New Zealand when he was eightContinue reading “Kina Likiliki: I am still keen on representing Tonga”
Tonga FA launches Heilala Manongi project
The Heilala Manongi project was launched in ‘Eua, one of the most important islands from Tonga. This new project is focused on growing women’s participation in football. According to Tonga FA’s media, hundreds of women and girls were at Malau Field in Angaha to confirm their participation in the Heilala Manongi. That is another greatContinue reading “Tonga FA launches Heilala Manongi project”
New football technical center to be opened in Tonga
A new football technical center is going to be opened at Makave, Vava’u. FIFA have already sent some representants to take part of the opening cerimony. One of the representants is Nigerian legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Yakubu is a former forward that played 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He arrived in Tonga today andContinue reading “New football technical center to be opened in Tonga”
Tonga football shows improvement through Veitongo’s performance
Tongan football was always away from the worldwide scenario of international football; always the fans knew little about the competitions in the country and its national development. In the past years, there are efforts coming from Polynesia to make the access to information easier – something that could link Tonga and the rest of ‘bottomContinue reading “Tonga football shows improvement through Veitongo’s performance”
Tonga starts preparation for OFC Nations Cup
Tonga is ready to begin the preparation for 2020 OFC Nations Cup Preliminary Round. According to a statement released by Tonga FA, there will be a trial for interested players today February 4th at 5pm (local time). The OFC Nations Cup preliminary round will be held in Cook Islands from 21 to 27 March 2020.Continue reading “Tonga starts preparation for OFC Nations Cup”
Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw
The last match of the OFC Champions League preliminary stage sealed the last spot in the group stage of the 2020 edition of the regional tourament. Once again a Samoan and a Cook Islander side proceeded to the group stage, as it was in all other opportunities of the competition. Veitongo from Tonga and theContinue reading “Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw”
Veitongo or Tupapa: which side will qualify for OCL Group Stage?
The final match of the OFC Champions League preliminary stage is set to take place today (31th Jan) at Ngahue Reserve in Auckland. The Cook Islands side Tupapa Maraerenga only needs one point to qualify for the next stage, as they hold Lupe o le Soaga to a 0-0 draw in their debut in theContinue reading “Veitongo or Tupapa: which side will qualify for OCL Group Stage?”
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