Goals Galore as Lae City and Hekari Continue to Dominate NSL

There were thirty-six goals scored across six matches in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend, as Lae City put eleven past Northern Youth FC, Morobe Wawens and Sepik enjoyed a ding-dong battle, sharing thirteen goals between them, while Hekari United put four past Southern Youth without reply. There were goals in allContinue reading “Goals Galore as Lae City and Hekari Continue to Dominate NSL”

Hekari United Stamp Authority on NSL with Six-Goal Romp on Opening Day

Hekari United were easily the most impressive side on the opening day of the 2021 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, after they put six goals past Star Mountain to send a message to the other teams in the competition that they are a force to be reckoned with. More than anything else, though, thisContinue reading “Hekari United Stamp Authority on NSL with Six-Goal Romp on Opening Day”

Kapuls’ training squad is target of controversy in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) recently released a 59-men list to attend National Team’s training camp. However, it became the target of controversy in the country, as important players are not in the list. It was reported that Alex Kamen, Ishmael Pole, Jacob Sabua, Joshua Talau, Langarap Samol, Nigel Dabinyaba, Raymond Gunemba and RonaldContinue reading “Kapuls’ training squad is target of controversy in Papua New Guinea”

Judgement Day for Top Six in Papua New Guinea as NSL Reaches Final Day

The much-anticipated final gameweek of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League is mere hours away, and the top six teams all still have plenty to play for before next week’s playoffs. With two sides still mathematically able to claim the title, two sides battling for the final OFC Champions League spot, and three sidesContinue reading “Judgement Day for Top Six in Papua New Guinea as NSL Reaches Final Day”

Both Gunemba and Dabinyaba scored their first goals in their return to Hekari United

After so much wait, in their second match as Hekari United players since they rejoined the Port Moresby-based club, the starlet duo Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba scored their first goals for the team. FC Kutubu was the victim of the day – Hekari smashed the Goroka-based side at PNG Football Stadium in the mostContinue reading “Both Gunemba and Dabinyaba scored their first goals in their return to Hekari United”

Weekend Preview: Hekari and Lae to Clash with Full-Strength Squads

One of the key matches to decide the location of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League Minor Premiership will take place this weekend in Port Moresby, with eight-time champions Hekari United playing host to five-time reigning champions Lae City. With the news that Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba are free to play for HekariContinue reading “Weekend Preview: Hekari and Lae to Clash with Full-Strength Squads”

Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United

The soap opera is over! Nigel Dabinyaba and Raymond Gunemba are finally cleared to play for Hekari United after facing lots of trouble with their former club Lae City FC. According to National Soccer League (NSL) Manager Dimirit Mileng, the league’s secretariat has ruled that the players are a liberty to transfer to their newContinue reading “Dabinyaba and Gunemba finally cleared to play for Hekari United”

Hekari United: Gunemba and Dabinyaba do not debut against Bougainville due doubts on availability

Kolu Kepo scored twice to give Hekari United an important win over Bougainville on last Saturday for PNG National Soccer League. Hekari struggled and only found the nets in the final 15 minutes of play. It could had been much different if the new star-duo that recently signed for Hekari United, Nigel Dabinyaba and RaymondContinue reading “Hekari United: Gunemba and Dabinyaba do not debut against Bougainville due doubts on availability”

Raymond Gunemba goes public about recent transfer disputes on him and Nigel Dabinyaba

Papua New Guinea football star Raymond Gunemba is one more at the spotlight in Oceania football region alongside his best partner Nigel Dabinyaba. This time, as recently Oceania Football Center stated, questions were raised under the legality of the transfer of both players to their new club Hekari United under the PNG National Soccer LeagueContinue reading “Raymond Gunemba goes public about recent transfer disputes on him and Nigel Dabinyaba”

New issues on Gunemba-Dabinyaba case transfer to Hekari United

Hekari United got two of the best players in Papua New Guinea to reinforce their squad heading to the restart of PNG National Soccer League. The transfer window period was vital for Hekari’s management to finish negotiations with Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba – transfer window that was under much controversy around Papua New GuineanContinue reading “New issues on Gunemba-Dabinyaba case transfer to Hekari United”