Pacific Islands’ talent lead Hamilton Wanderers to a derby win in New Zealand

Hamilton Wanderers is lucky to count on the best of Pacific Islands talent in their team at Lotto NRFL Premier League. After a bad start in the season, Wanderers won two games in a row – and in the last weekend Pacific talent roared in order to Hamilton to a grab a very much neededContinue reading “Pacific Islands’ talent lead Hamilton Wanderers to a derby win in New Zealand”

Fijian Shuiab Khan continues his development in New Zealand

Alongside very important player from New Zealand football scenario such as Emiliano Tade and Cameron Howieson, the young Fijian defender Shuiab Khan continues the development of his football in New Zealand; this time playing for Central United in the Lotto NRFL Premier. Shuiab was a regular starter in the superb campaign of Waitakere United inContinue reading “Fijian Shuiab Khan continues his development in New Zealand”

Kishan Sami’s Manukau United celebrate first win of the season in New Zealand

In the third matchweek of football in the Lotto NRFL Premier in New Zealand, the Fiji international Kishan Sami helped his new club Manukau United to clinch their first victory of the season against Waitakere City by 3-1. Manukau United has many other Fijians in their squad, but Sami is being currently the only playerContinue reading “Kishan Sami’s Manukau United celebrate first win of the season in New Zealand”

Brian Kaltak: consistency leading Central United’s defense

Vanuatu National Team captain Brian Kaltak had one more very good match for Central United last weekend as he played the entire match helping his winter league’s club to beat Birkenhead United in a hard fought 1-0 victory away from Kiwitea Street. The defender keeps his consistency in the first three matches of the seasonContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: consistency leading Central United’s defense”

Henry Fa’arodo scores first goal after his return to New Zealand football

One of the most celebrated footballers of the Pacific Henry Fa’arodo scored his first goal for Hamilton Wanderers since the star-player returned to New Zealand. The Solomon Islands international helped his new club to beat Western Springs by 3-2 away from home with a goal in the first half. This was the first win ofContinue reading “Henry Fa’arodo scores first goal after his return to New Zealand football”

New Zealand: football is back to North Island as NRFL starts

After the start of Central League season in Wellington region, football is finally totally back to North Island in New Zealand as the Northern Regional Football League is back to action. The three top-divisions had a very good start in the past weekened as the current season is likely to be one of the bestContinue reading “New Zealand: football is back to North Island as NRFL starts”

Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round

Central United grabbed their first three points of 2020 Lotto NRFL Premier Men’s season after beating Melville United by 4-3 in a breathtaking match held at Gower Park. Kieran Richards opened the scoreboard for Melville but Central managed to take the lead as Angus Kilkolly and Emiliano Tade scored once each. Campbell Brown tied theContinue reading “Brian Kaltak’s Central United win in NRFL Premier opening round”

NRFL set to kick-off in New Zealand and many Pacific Islanders have a chance to shine

The new season of the Northern Regional Football League is about to kick off. After many doubts during the football break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, football is definitely back in New Zealand. The clubs had two weeks to prepare for the leagues – many friendly matches were played to get ready for the newContinue reading “NRFL set to kick-off in New Zealand and many Pacific Islanders have a chance to shine”

Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’

Kishan Sami recently was officialy announced as a Manukau United player by the Auckland-based club social media accounts. The player has been part of Manukau squad preparing for the start of the Lotto NRFL Premier League. Sami, a 20-year-old full-back or midfielder, is a product of Ba academy in his country and already represented hisContinue reading “Fijian young-star Kishan Sami has ‘A-League goals’”

Kishan Sami ready for his first season in New Zealand

Former Ba defender Kishan Sami seems ready for the start of the new season in New Zealand; the 20-year-old full-back recently signed with Manukau United, an Auckland-based team that plays in the Lotto NRFL Premier League. Sami played this weekend in Manukau’s final friendly match against Auckland United on the way to the start ofContinue reading “Kishan Sami ready for his first season in New Zealand”