Brian Kaltak is making history as the first professional player from Vanuatu to compete in Australia’s top-tier league, the A-League. The 29-year-old defender is currently playing for Central Coast Mariners and is set to represent them in the semifinals against Adelaide United on the 13th of May – when the first leg will be played.Continue reading “Erakor village in Vanuatu ready to support Brian Kaltak in A-League’s semifinals”
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A-League: Brian Kaltak awarded ‘Coach’s Player of the Year’ for Central Coast Mariners
The Vanuatu star Brian Kaltak has been awarded the prestigious Coach’s Player of the Year award for Central Coast Mariners in Australia. The award was presented at the end of the regular season in A-League, during the night of awards for the Mariners. Kaltak, who is 29 years old, had an outstanding season with theContinue reading “A-League: Brian Kaltak awarded ‘Coach’s Player of the Year’ for Central Coast Mariners”
Ifira Black Bird loses friendly match in Australia building up for 2023 O-League
On their journey to the OFC Champions League in Vanuatu, the current national champions of Vanuatu, Ifira Black Bird, played their second friendly match in Australia against Peninsula Power. Unfortunately, the Vanuatu side lost the match with a final score of 3-1. The game started off on a positive note for Ifira BB as theirContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird loses friendly match in Australia building up for 2023 O-League”
Brian Kaltak’s Central Coast Mariners qualify for continental football next season
The team of Vanuatu national team captain Brian Kaltak has qualified for continental football, following an impressive performance by the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League. The Mariners secured their spot in the next edition of the AFC Cup, the second most important tournament in the Asian Football Confederation, after finishing second in the tableContinue reading “Brian Kaltak’s Central Coast Mariners qualify for continental football next season”
Ifira Black Bird grabs first win in Australia in preparations for OFC Champions League
Ifira Black Bird, the national champions of Vanuatu, have been preparing for the upcoming OFC Champions League in Australia, where they have been playing friendly matches against local clubs to fine-tune their skills and tactics. The team has been working hard to prepare for the tournament, which will take place in their home country ofContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird grabs first win in Australia in preparations for OFC Champions League”
Vanuatu national team to take part of Intercontinental Cup in India this June
Vanuatu’s national football team has accepted an invitation from the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) to participate in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 tournament in India. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 9 to 18 in Bhubaneswar, India, and will feature four teams, including Vanuatu, Lebanon, Mongolia, and host nation India. The VanuatuContinue reading “Vanuatu national team to take part of Intercontinental Cup in India this June”
Brian Kaltak features on Australia TV News: “Inspiring the new generation”
The Vanuatu national team captain Brian Kaltak is making the headlines in Australia one more time; the 29-year-old defender already featured on ABC Australia show and more recently at A-League’s KeepUp website. Now the former Auckland City man features on 9 News, another big media corporation in Australia. This time the ‘Brick Wall of Gosford’, as heContinue reading “Brian Kaltak features on Australia TV News: “Inspiring the new generation””
Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper returns to action in Australia
Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper made a welcome return to action for his NPL Victoria side Hume City in Australia after recovering from an injury that had kept him sidelined since February. The midfielder made his comeback on April 1st as a starter in a 5-2 victory over Moreland City. Cooper’s return to the pitch wasContinue reading “Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper returns to action in Australia”
Vanuatu’s Brian Kaltak continues in great form in A-League
Brian Kaltak, Central Coast Mariners defender and Vanuatu national team captain, is currently on a hot streak in his football career. Since he returned to action for the Mariners in the A-League as a starter, the team has not suffered any defeats. With two wins and two draws, including a hard-fought 1-1 draw against theContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Brian Kaltak continues in great form in A-League”
Vanuatu international Lency Philip set to move to Australian football
Vanuatu international Lency Philip is set to join Australian side Gawler Eagles FC, leaving behind his former club Galaxy FC. The 25-year-old defender, who has represented his country three times internationally, will be joining the same team as former Galaxy and national team member Jeffrey Tasso. Eagles play in the South Australia State League 2.Continue reading “Vanuatu international Lency Philip set to move to Australian football”
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