The 2020 edition of Shefa Futsal League reached its end in Vanuatu. The tournament was contested by 13 teams that were divided in four groups. The league started on May 29 with the group stage matches and finished on this Wednesday when Huka FC beat Arab6Y by 5-1 in the final to clinch the title.Continue reading “Huka FC wins Shefa Futsal League’s Opening Tournament in Vanuatu”
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Galaxy and Erakor Golden Star to clash in a friendly match at Port Vila Stadium
Football is slowly resuming in Vanuatu. The sporting activities were cleared to resume in April and Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) confirmed that football leagues are allowed to resume from July 1st on in the country. Many local teams are already back to training, including 2020 OFC Champions League participants Galaxy FC and Malampa Revivors. GalaxyContinue reading “Galaxy and Erakor Golden Star to clash in a friendly match at Port Vila Stadium”
Brian Kaltak joins Central United for winter football season
It is confirmed. Brian Kaltak will represent Central United in New Zealand winter football season for the second straight year. The 26-year-old defender from Vanuatu was an important player for Central last year. Central United is well known because they always count on many players from Auckland City in their winter season squad. They areContinue reading “Brian Kaltak joins Central United for winter football season”
Roberson: I am completely adapted to Vanuatu
Roberson is one of the Brazilian players that are currently playing in Oceania. The 28-year-old midfielder arrived in Vanuatu last year to sign with Galaxy FC and he quickly became a key player in the squad. His last club before moving to Oceania was Sofia Farmer from Northern Ireland, more than 15 thousand kilometers awayContinue reading “Roberson: I am completely adapted to Vanuatu”
Vanuatu football leagues to resume in July
Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) had an extraordinary Execitive Committee Meeting this weekend in Santo island to discuss some important things related to the sport. One of the most important points from this meeting is that football leagues are finally cleared by the federation to resume in the country. Last week Port Vila’s club Ifira BlackContinue reading “Vanuatu football leagues to resume in July”
When Bong Kalo felt the taste of European football
Despite being a young footballer, Bong Kalo has a lot to tell about his career in the sport. The 23-year-old midfielder felt the taste of European football three years ago when he had the opportunity to sign with a club from Europe. Bong Kalo was Vanuatu’s captain in the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup heldContinue reading “When Bong Kalo felt the taste of European football”
Ifira Black Bird asks for federation’s position on resuming football leagues in Port Vila
Unlike some countries like Fiji and Papua New Guinea, football leagues in Vanuatu still do not have a scheduled date to resume. Despite being cleared to resume since last month, football activities have not resumed yet. The current situation of the sport in the country begins to annoy the clubs. Ifira Black Bird recently askedContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird asks for federation’s position on resuming football leagues in Port Vila”
Brian Kaltak: ready for a chance outside Oceania
Vanuatu has always produced very talented players throughout its footballing history; players such as Richard Iwai, Moise Poida and Etienne Mermer have helped Vanuatu achieve various successes in the past – as their win against New Zealand at 2004 OFC Nations Cup. The three former players mentioned above are still active in football today, butContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: ready for a chance outside Oceania”
Erakor Golden Star’s Jackson Tasso keeps the hard working in the quarentine
While many countries are slowly resuming their football activities and scheduling dates to resume the local leagues, the situation in Vanuatu remains unknown. The country needs to deal with the COVID-19 threat as they are trying to recover from Tropical Cyclone Harold that devastated some islands. However it is not a problem for football playersContinue reading “Erakor Golden Star’s Jackson Tasso keeps the hard working in the quarentine”
The European dream of Seiloni Iaruel
Seiloni Iaruel is one of the most important footballers from Vanuatu. Currently playing for Galaxy FC, the 24-year-old goalkeeper started to show his talent when he represented his country in the 2011 OFC U17 Championship when he was just 15. His incredible quality for a goalkeeper from a Pacific Island’s country really impressed and heContinue reading “The European dream of Seiloni Iaruel”
