Resilience: Lae City knew how to deal with problems to win national title

It has been three days since Lae City have beaten Vitiaz United by 1-0 to clinch 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League’s title, but fans continue to celebrate the national title – the sixth in a row. Although they lost only one game in the season, winning this title was not as easy asContinue reading “Resilience: Lae City knew how to deal with problems to win national title”

Lae City win 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League

The 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League reached its end on this Saturday when Lae City and Vitiaz United clashed at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Lae City confirmed their favouritism as they have beaten their opponents by 1-0. Obert Bika scored the winning goal in the 51st minute. Vitiaz’s goalkeeper Russell ChrisContinue reading “Lae City win 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League”

Hekari and Lae City qualified for 2021 OFC Champions League

Hekari United and Lae City are qualified for 2021 OFC Champions League. The biggest teams from Papua New Guinea booked their spot in the continental tournament after finishing 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League’s regular season in the top two positions. Despite the qualification, both teams still have a lot to do in the season asContinue reading “Hekari and Lae City qualified for 2021 OFC Champions League”

Jordan Kaven: Gulf Komara’s hero in PNG National Soccer League

The final matchweek of 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League’s regular season was a very special one for Gulf Komara as they smashed Star Mountain by 5-0 to book a spot in the semi-finals of the major football league from Papua New Guinea. It is important to remember that Komara was not in the top fourContinue reading “Jordan Kaven: Gulf Komara’s hero in PNG National Soccer League”

The overcoming story of Roland Bala

Papua New Guinea National Soccer League’s regular season has just finished but local fans are already thinking about the semi-finals that are going to be contested next month. While Lae City, Hekari United and Vitiaz United did not have many difficulties to qualify, fourth placed side Gulf Komara had to fight a lot to bookContinue reading “The overcoming story of Roland Bala”

What is wrong with Vitiaz United in PNG National Soccer League?

Currently in the third position with 36 points in seventeen matches, Vitiaz United are already qualified to 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League semi-finals. However the team coached by Nathan Vincent is not living a good moment in the season and this is worrying. Despite counting on a powerful offensive system with Eliud Fugre, Jonathan Allen,Continue reading “What is wrong with Vitiaz United in PNG National Soccer League?”

Graham Berigami: Tusbab Stallions’ secret weapon

After seven matches without a single win, Tusbab Stallions are back on the right track as they have beaten Gulf Komara by 2-1 on last Saturday to stay alive in the fight for a spot in National Soccer League’s semi-finals. Stallions’ opening goal was scored by Graham Berigami, which may be something strange for thoseContinue reading “Graham Berigami: Tusbab Stallions’ secret weapon”

Red alert for Papua New Guinean football

Scathing evaluation of NSL in a move to make changes This article was written by a contributor with close connections to football in Papua New Guinea who has requested that they remain anonymous. The fifteenth matchweek of Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League has exposed a lot of signs that the quality of football in PapuaContinue reading “Red alert for Papua New Guinean football”

Did PNGFA try to interfere in the match between Star Mountain and Morobe United?

The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League had lots of controversies. However, the biggest one was surely in the clash between Star Mountain and Morobe United at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. As it was previously reported, Star Mountain walked off pitch after a disallowed goal by the referee controversialy.Continue reading “Did PNGFA try to interfere in the match between Star Mountain and Morobe United?”

Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash

The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and one of the biggest polemics took place in the clash between Lae City FC and Morobe Wawens at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae. Lae City were ahead by 1-0 when the referee awarded a penalty to them. EmmanuelContinue reading “Referee shows lack of knowledge of football rules in Lae City-Wawens clash”