Hekari United, Lae City and newcomers Vitiaz United won for the second time in Papua New Guinea National Soccer League action this weekend, maintaining their 100% record at the top of the ten-team division. Meanwhile, Tusbab Stallions responded after last week’s opening defeat with a 5-0 hammering of FC Kutubu in Madang. Port Moresby wasContinue reading “Hekari, Lae and Vitiaz win again as Tusbab Stallions hit five”
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OFC Champions League: venues and schedules released
Oceania Football Confederation released the venues and schedules of 2020 OFC Champions League. The Preliminary Round is scheduled to begin on 25 January while the final match to decide the championship winners will be played on 16 May. You can check the scheduled matches by clicking here. Check the venues and schedules below:PRELIMINARY ROUND Venue:Continue reading “OFC Champions League: venues and schedules released”
Hekari United sign Portuguese and two Brazilians ahead of OFC campaign
Hekari United mean business this year. Hot on the heels of recent news that the side have secured the services of PNG Kapuls captain Michael Foster for the new season, it was revealed today that the club have also put pen to paper to secure the loan signings of three professionals: one from Portugal andContinue reading “Hekari United sign Portuguese and two Brazilians ahead of OFC campaign”
Hekari United signs Kapuls captain Michael Foster
The hot news from Papua New Guinea comes from Port Moresby at this start of week: the Kapuls international Michael Foster made his way from Solomon Islands to reinforce the current runners-up of PNG National Soccer League Hekari United. It was already reported by Oceania Football Center that Foster was not going to be backContinue reading “Hekari United signs Kapuls captain Michael Foster”
Newcomers start strongly in PNG NSL as former champions win opening matches
There were no shortage of surprises in the opening weekend of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend, despite the two former champions Hekari United and Lae City getting their campaigns started with victories. But it was the brand new sides that sprung the shocks this week, with FC Kutubu and Vitiaz UnitedContinue reading “Newcomers start strongly in PNG NSL as former champions win opening matches”
PNG NSL Full Season Preview
With the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League set to kick off in just two days’ time, we’ve put together a full preview of the ten teams involved, including their previous achievements, current squad news, and a prediction as to where they might finish. Thanks to the great social media team that FC Bougainville haveContinue reading “PNG NSL Full Season Preview”
10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend
After weeks of waiting, the start dates of the 2019/20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, as well as the ten teams taking part in the competition, was finally confirmed in Port Moresby today. The competition will kick-off on Saturday 14th December, with the draws set to be announced early tomorrow morning. There will beContinue reading “10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend”
Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?
Today, a press release from the Papua New Guinea Football Association confirmed the fears that had been brewing all week: the National Soccer League would be delayed for a third time; and this time, the PNGFA have not given a potential start date for the country’s flagship competition. The reason given was that only fourContinue reading “Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?”
Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest
News emerged today that the planned Papua New Guinea National Soccer League ‘Conference Competition’, due to take place at a slightly lower level than the ‘Premier Competition’, has been scrapped due to lack of interested clubs. This is another blow to preparations for the start of the 2019/20 season, which, as was reported last week,Continue reading “Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest”
PNG: Kapi Natto making strides but remnants of previous regime remain
It could be argued that football in Papua New Guinea has already seen its greatest era: the magical season in 2010 when Hekari United became the first non-Australian or Kiwi side to land the OFC Champions League title and represent Oceania at the Club World Cup was nothing short of remarkable. From then until 2018,Continue reading “PNG: Kapi Natto making strides but remnants of previous regime remain”
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