Seiloni Iaruel is not playing football anymore. The 26-year-old goalkeeper from Vanuatu decided to stop playing last year and he now holds a managerial position at Galaxy FC, the team he had been playing for since 2018. According to Iaruel, ankle and knee injuries were the triggers for decision: “I thank football and fans forContinue reading “Vanuatu’s goalkeeper Seiloni Iaruel retires from football”
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Vanuatu National Team defeats Galaxy FC in friendly match
The Vanuatu National Team faced Galaxy FC in a friendly match at Korman Stadium in Port Vila as part of their preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, to be held in Qatar next month. Coached by local legend Etienne Mermer, Vanuatu came from behind in the second half to defeat Galaxy FC byContinue reading “Vanuatu National Team defeats Galaxy FC in friendly match”
Galaxy and Yatel shake local transfer window in Vanuatu
The mid-season transfer window is still open in Vanuatu, but it has already brought many changes, especially for two teams: Galaxy and Yatel. Both sides added a great amount of players to shake local football. Galaxy has already secured seven new players, including Yatel’s midfielder Dondy Kileteir and Mauwia’s forward Moffat Kiriau. Yatel added fourContinue reading “Galaxy and Yatel shake local transfer window in Vanuatu”
Brian Kaltak once again appointed in New Zealand’s premiership ‘Team of the Month’
As the ISPS Handa Premiership, the most important football league in New Zealand, is set to restart next weekend, the New Zealand Football issued the ‘Team of the Month’ of December. The best XI of the previous month has once again the Auckland City and Vanuatu national team central defender Brian Kaltak, despite the defenderContinue reading “Brian Kaltak once again appointed in New Zealand’s premiership ‘Team of the Month’”
Port Vila: Seveners United get its first point after comeback against Mauwia
The top-football league of Port Vila – PVFA Vodafone Premier League – continued this week as the newcomers in the league Seveners United faced Mauwia at Port Vila Municipal Stadium in the first match of round that is going to be completed on Saturday. After suffering two goals – scored by Albert Yannick and JackContinue reading “Port Vila: Seveners United get its first point after comeback against Mauwia”
Brian Kaltak sees red card in Auckland City’s draw against Team Wellington
The good start of the season of the Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak had a major blow as he was red carded in a very important match against Auckland City’s rivals Team Wellington this Sunday at David Farrington Park, Wellington. The Ni-Vanuatu defender saw a second yellow at the 21th minute of play when his team wasContinue reading “Brian Kaltak sees red card in Auckland City’s draw against Team Wellington”
Tafea and Tupuji remain unbeaten as Yatel win again in PVFA Vodafone Premier League
The fourth matchweek of 2020-21 PVFA Vodafone Premier League finished this Saturday as four matches were contested in Port Vila, the capital of the Vanuatu. Tafea and Tupuji are still unbeaten in the league, while Erakor Golden Star and Yatel defeated their opponents this weekend. Tafea and Tupuji Imere shared the spoils in the mostContinue reading “Tafea and Tupuji remain unbeaten as Yatel win again in PVFA Vodafone Premier League”
Lexa Bibi: legendary defender coaches Sia-Raga in PVFA Vodafone Premier League
Retired from football, Lexa Bibi is now a head coach. The legendary defender has now an important mission: to lead Sia-Raga in 2020-21 PVFA Vodafone Premier League, the most important regional football league in Vanuatu. With three losses in three matches, Sia-Raga are ninth in the league table. New head coach Lexa Bibi is goingContinue reading “Lexa Bibi: legendary defender coaches Sia-Raga in PVFA Vodafone Premier League”
Port Vila: Galaxy smashes Seveners United
The round of football started this Thursday at Port Vila Municipal Stadium with the clash of the current national champions Galaxy FC against the newcomers at PVFA Vodafone Premier League Seveners United. The match was totally under control of the team captained by Bong Kalo. The powerful striker Kensi Tangis opened the scoreline in favourContinue reading “Port Vila: Galaxy smashes Seveners United”
Brian Kaltak shines in Auckland City’s victory against Hawke’s Bay United
Auckland City faced Hawke’s Bay United at Freyberg Field in the third matchweek of ISPS Handa Men’s Premiership, the most important football league from New Zealand. The Navy Blues suffered a lot in this match, but they managed to win this clash with a late goal. Brian Kaltak played an important role in this match.Continue reading “Brian Kaltak shines in Auckland City’s victory against Hawke’s Bay United”
