Nathan James back to training with Hekari United

Hekari United’s squad is strengthened for the last matchweek of 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League’s regular season as Nathan James is back to training with the team after missing some weeks due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old midfielder had to travel home to attend his grandmother’s funeral earlier this month. James made his first trainingContinue reading “Nathan James back to training with Hekari United”

Hekari United’s Dave Tomare recent performances impressing fans

Hekari United had retaken the second position at PNG National Soccer League table after a 2-1 win over Morobe Wawens last weekend; Vitiaz United got beaten by FC Boungainville helping the Red Army to be back as second in the table. One of the biggest responsibles of the good form of Hekari is their newContinue reading “Hekari United’s Dave Tomare recent performances impressing fans”

Gulf Komara players penalised for assaulting referee after polemics against Hekari United

Three players of PNG National Soccer League’s side Gulf Komara FC were suspended and fined by PNGFA after assaulting referee David Yareboinen two weeks ago in a match they lost by 2-0 against Hekari United. Despite the obvious offense, none of the players were red-carded in the match by the referee – you can watchContinue reading “Gulf Komara players penalised for assaulting referee after polemics against Hekari United”

Hekari United: Rodger Saking impresses in his season debut

Hekari United needed to battle hard to surpass Gulf Komara in the last weekend of football in Port Moresby – the Reds continue five points away Lae City at the top of the table, but their 2-0 win keep them alive in the contest for the minor premiership in PNG National Soccer League. Eric KomengContinue reading “Hekari United: Rodger Saking impresses in his season debut”

Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea

Hekari United enjoyed a very important win over Gulf Komara last Saturday at PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby – Nigel Dabinyaba opened the scoreline for his side and the experienced Wira Wama finished the account for the Reds. This was the first goal of Wama since the midfielder returned to Papua New Guinea, WamaContinue reading “Wira Wama scores first goal for Hekari United since his return to Papua New Guinea”

Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash

The fifteenth matchweek of 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League was full of controversies and the first one took place in the opening match of the week contested between Gulf Komara and local powerhouse Hekari United. Hekari United was beating Gulf Komara by 1-0 when forward Kolu Kepo was fouled inside the box andContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: referee changes decision after being assaulted in Hekari-Komara clash”

PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form

Football was not in the limelight in Papua New Guinea’s premier footballing division this weekend. Despite an important round, the results and player performance took a back seat because of a series of refereeing errors in the PNG National Soccer League on the fifteen weekend of football. In the first game of the weekend, theContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: polemics marked the weekend as top three continue good form”

Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League

Currently in the third position in 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, Hekari United need to grab three points this weekend against Gulf Komara. However, the team coached by Eric Komeng will not count on two important players: defender Carlos Onne and forward Raymond Gunemba. According to local sources, both players are injured andContinue reading “Gunemba and Onne to miss Hekari’s clash against Gulf Komara in National Soccer League”

Hekari Face Must-Win Clash Against Komara as PNG NSL Heads into Crunch Time

Third-placed Hekari United are facing a must-win clash against fourth-placed Gulf Komara this weekend as they cling to the hope that they may still finish in the top two of this year’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League. The most decorated side in Papua New Guinea football history sits three points behind newcomers Vitiaz UnitedContinue reading “Hekari Face Must-Win Clash Against Komara as PNG NSL Heads into Crunch Time”

Hekari United: Raymond Gunemba working extra hard for Gulf Komara clash after injury

Hekari United’s star Raymond Gunemba was forced to leave early in the latest match of his team in the PNG National Soccer League. Gunemba could not play the decisive stages of the game against Vitiaz United – match that ended up in a 1-1 draw. The player fell down with his back in the pitch,Continue reading “Hekari United: Raymond Gunemba working extra hard for Gulf Komara clash after injury”