PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match

In a shocking turn of events, the National Soccer League (NSL) match between Morobe Wawens and Lae City witnessed a disgraceful outbreak of violence as players assaulted match officials, leaving the football community stunned and the nation in uproar. The ill-fated match took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Lae, and quickly descended intoContinue reading “PNG: Players assault match officials in Morobe Wawens vs Lae City match”

Papua New Guinea: Lae City FC score two late goals to draw against Gulf Komara on its national league debut

Lae City FC,made their long-awaited debut in the PNG Premier Soccer League on Monday, 3rd July, against Gulf Komara in Port Moresby. The team’s participation in the league had been uncertain due to a tumultuous period caused by a late withdrawal of their long-term sponsorship. However, at the eleventh hour, Lae City FC managed toContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Lae City FC score two late goals to draw against Gulf Komara on its national league debut”

Lae City’s late inclusion in PNG National Premier League changed Emmanuel Simon’s fate

Papua New Guinea football star, Emmanuel Simon, has found himself at the center of an unexpected twist in his career as he continues to play for Lae City FC. The club recently experienced a late change of sponsorship, allowing them to participate in the PNG National Premier League, which commenced over the weekend. As aContinue reading “Lae City’s late inclusion in PNG National Premier League changed Emmanuel Simon’s fate”

PNG National Premier League kicks off as Lae City FC returns to schedule with eleventh hour change

The Papua New Guinea National Premier League kicked off this weekend with much anticipation and excitement in the cities of Port Moresby and Lae. However, the lead-up to the start of the league was not without its share of drama and last-minute changes. Lae City FC, a prominent club in the country, was faced withContinue reading “PNG National Premier League kicks off as Lae City FC returns to schedule with eleventh hour change”

Papua New Guinea: Lae City pulls out of next national league on disapproval of PNGFA mismanagement

The national champions of Papua New Guinea, Lae City FC, decided to pull out of the next edition National Premier League. The decision has been made due to the withdrawal of our sponsor, Lae Biscuit Company Ltd, who has been a pillar of support for the team since 2017. Lae Biscuit Company Ltd entered theContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Lae City pulls out of next national league on disapproval of PNGFA mismanagement”

Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot

Hekari United pulled off a stunning victory over more experienced opponents Lae City in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby, securing their spot in the OFC Champions League group stage. At Sir John Guise Stadium, the young squad of Hekari put on an impressive display, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from midfielder YagiContinue reading “Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot”

Papua New Guinea: Kepo and Bika cleared for OFC Champions League’s national play-off battle

Ati Kepo and Obert Bika are two notable football players from Papua New Guinea who will be available to play in the upcoming second leg of the OFC Champions League national play-offs – both were suspended in first match of the series. Ati Kepo is a striker for Hekari United, while Obert Bika plays asContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Kepo and Bika cleared for OFC Champions League’s national play-off battle”

OFC Champions League: Hekari United takes advantage on Lae City FC

The first matches of the national play-offs round of OFC Champions League started this weekend; in Papua New Guinea the current national champions Lae City FC could not take advantage of the home crowd and suffered a 2-1 defeat of Hekari United. The current champions, that earned their 7th title in a row last weekend,Continue reading “OFC Champions League: Hekari United takes advantage on Lae City FC”

OFC Champions League: National Play-offs are coming!

The national stage of the upcoming 2023 edition of the most important club football tournament of Oceania is very close – the national play-offs of the OFC Champions League are going to be played throught this February and March. The next Saturday (11th Feb) mark the start of the competition as the national play-offs areContinue reading “OFC Champions League: National Play-offs are coming!”

Lae City FC: Papua New Guinea football kings

Lae City FC remains unstoppable in Papua New Guinea; this Saturday (04th Feb) the team coached by Bob Morris once again celebrated the title of the PNG National Soccer League after beating Port Moresby’s Hekari United on the penalty shoout-out. Lae defended their crown in a very lively game that saw them coming from behindContinue reading “Lae City FC: Papua New Guinea football kings”