Recently, Oceania Football Center confirmed the move of Solomon Islands’ full-back Ian Kalu to New Zealand’s Central League side Napier City Rovers. The Solomon Islands’ international left Waneagu United in a famous move to the Hawke’s Bay Area team, being this his third experience overseas after playing for Peninsula Power in Australia last year andContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ rising star Ian Kalu speaks his impressions on moving to New Zealand”
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Solomon Islands international Ian Kalu moves to New Zealand’s league
Ian Kalu, the talented Solomon Islands international, has been signed by Napier City Rovers, a Central League club in New Zealand. The young defender played his last season for Waneagu United in the Telekom S-League, and he also has experience in Australian football. Kalu was a key player for Solomon Islands in the OFC FIFAContinue reading “Solomon Islands international Ian Kalu moves to New Zealand’s league”
Fetuao Belcher: a rising Samoan football star in New Zealand
Fetauo Bechler is one of the great hopes of Samoan football in the coming years, he was a starter for Napier City Rovers in New Zealand’s Central League and the National League in 2022, and also represented Samoa in the OFC U-19 Championship. The 19-year-old defender spoke to Oceania Football Center about his season andContinue reading “Fetuao Belcher: a rising Samoan football star in New Zealand”
Alden Suri scores first goal as senior player in New Zealand
On Friday – 8th April – Alden Suri made his debut for Petone FC in the Central League. This Thursday – 14th April – Alden Suri returned to the field for Petone FC against Napier City Rovers in the fourth round of the New Zealand Central League – the most important football league of theContinue reading “Alden Suri scores first goal as senior player in New Zealand”
Roimata Karika joins Napier City Rovers
Roimata Karika joins Napier City Rovers from New Zealand. The 19-year-old defender will have his first opportunity to play in a club outside Cook Islands. Karika was part of Cook Islands U-17 squad that played the OFC U-17 preliminary tournament held in Samoa in 2016. He also played OFC Champions League for Tupapa Maraerenga inContinue reading “Roimata Karika joins Napier City Rovers”
Central League kicks-off in Wellington
One of New Zealand’s most important regional winter leagues has kicked-off – finally football is back in action in New Zealand, after a long absence due to a COVID 19 pandemic. With quality football, five matches were played this weekend to open a season that promises to be very entertaining for fans. The Central LeagueContinue reading “Central League kicks-off in Wellington”
Andrew Abba pleased to represent Solomon Islands
Representing a country by playing for National Football Team is surely one of the biggest goals of any footballer. This feeling was felt by Andrew Abba when he was finally called up again for Solomon Islands National Team after more than five years of absence. Fans always asked for Abba to have a chance inContinue reading “Andrew Abba pleased to represent Solomon Islands”
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