Hekari United will not count on Brazilian players Erick Joe and Vinícius Reis when 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League resumes as both players are set to leave the team. According to reliable sources both players are already on their way back to Brazil and they are not going to play for Hekari anymore.Continue reading “Brazilian duo leave Hekari United”
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Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United
Hekari United’s Brazilian imports, midfielder Vinicius Reis and defender Erick Joe, are set to leave Hekari United in the coming days, according to reports from the club. It is unclear as to why the pair are leaving, but the most likely explanation is that they wish to return home to their families during this uncertainContinue reading “Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United”
Wrong choices made Hekari pay a huge price at OFC Champions League
The eight-time Papua New Guinea national champions squandered a big chance to cause a huge impact in 2020: Hekari United, after a four-year absence from the most important club football tournament of Oceania, had the opportunity to host their group in this year’s OFC Champions League. The team commanded by Jerry Allen, was the onlyContinue reading “Wrong choices made Hekari pay a huge price at OFC Champions League”
Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy
The Brazilian top-defender Erick Joe of Hekari United received a greenlight to play against Galaxy FC from Vanuatu in the final and decisive match of the group A held in Port Moresby. Hekari United neeeds a win for the biggest possible goal margin to seal their spot in the knock-out of the OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “Erick Joe cleared for decisive clash against Galaxy”
Hekari absentees expose lack of depth as Hienghène title defence on the brink
On Wednesday afternoon, Hekari United and Hienghène Sport played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Port Moresby in Group A of the OFC Champions League, a result which doesn’t really help either side but does keep both in slight contention to qualify for the knockout stages this coming Saturday. But neither side will be particularlyContinue reading “Hekari absentees expose lack of depth as Hienghène title defence on the brink”
Lae hit Star Mountain for six but solid Hekari march on
In another exciting weekend of action, Papua New Guinea National Soccer League champions Lae City demonstrated why they are a force to be reckoned with after a 6-1 victory over bottom-of-the-league Star Mountain, but leaders Hekari maintained their excellent defensive record with a 2-0 victory over last-year’s semi-finalists Morobe United. In fact, it was aContinue reading “Lae hit Star Mountain for six but solid Hekari march on”
Which foreign players will Hekari use in OFC Champions League?
Hekari United is set to represent Papua New Guinea once again at OFC Champions League; the powerhouse that already won once the most important club tournament of the region will have the unique opportunity to play the Group A of the next edition at Port Moresby, where the club is based. Hekari is currently toppingContinue reading “Which foreign players will Hekari use in OFC Champions League?”
Brazilian duo set to make debut for Hekari in Goroka
Recently, in order to reinforce their team for the upcoming 2020 OFC Champions League, Hekari United announced the signings of two Brazilian players with experience in regional divisions in the South American country – get to know more about them here. The players were not the only South American signed by a local Papua NewContinue reading “Brazilian duo set to make debut for Hekari in Goroka”
Confusion and anger about foreign signings ahead of PNG NSL Week 5
The fifth weekend of action in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League is almost upon us, but most of the news this week has been about the eligibility of Lae City and Hekari United’s new foreign players, and whether we’ll see them taking the field alongside their new teammates tomorrow. Both former champions haveContinue reading “Confusion and anger about foreign signings ahead of PNG NSL Week 5”