After Lae City’s Raymond Gunemba wasn’t in the starting eleven for the side’s 8-1 victory over FC Kutubu last weekend, Oceania Football Center has learned that Gunemba was suspended for the match, and for a further four National Soccer League matches, after he pushed the referee at the end of Lae’s 2-1 defeat to VitiazContinue reading “Raymond Gunemba suspended for five matches following referee push”
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PNGFA to reboot Conference Competition, Women’s NSL to start imminently
The Papua New Guinea Football Association will attempt to relaunch the unsuccessful Conference Competition in September this year, according to a new plan put forward by NSL Competition Manager Dimirit Mileng. The plan also suggests that the 2020 Women’s National Soccer League will be starting imminently, while local competitions will take place from March toContinue reading “PNGFA to reboot Conference Competition, Women’s NSL to start imminently”
Analysis: Double PNG OFC elimination demonstrates need for stable NSL
Both representatives of Papua New Guinea, Lae City and Hekari United, were eliminated at the Group Stage of the 2020 OFC Champions League after a win, a draw and a defeat wasn’t enough for either side to finish in the top two of their group. The early eliminations indicate something systematically wrong with football inContinue reading “Analysis: Double PNG OFC elimination demonstrates need for stable NSL”
Morobe Wawens fail to show for NSL Round 6 after denial of travel funds
With Morobe Wawens due to travel to Port Moresby this weekend to face Star Mountain in the sixth round of Papua New Guinea National Soccer League fixtures, Oceania Football Center reports exclusively that the side have failed to make the journey to the nation’s capital due to a dispute over travel funds and outstanding payments.Continue reading “Morobe Wawens fail to show for NSL Round 6 after denial of travel funds”
Champions Lae hit five as Stallions shine in the capital
Papua New Guinea National Soccer League reigning champions Lae City FC found their scoring boots this weekend in Madang after putting five past Morobe Wawens to go joint top of the league, while young guns Tusbab Stallions made history in Port Moresby. Lae City, bolstered by the return of Nigel Dabinyaba and Emmanuel Simon fromContinue reading “Champions Lae hit five as Stallions shine in the capital”
PNG NSL full draw revealed; former champions to go head-to-head twice in March
The Papua New Guinea National Soccer League and Papua New Guinea Football Association today revealed the full draws for the remaining fixtures of the 2019/20 National Soccer League, confirming that each club will go head-to-head, home and away, by the final day on 9th May. The season started on December 14th, and two fixtures haveContinue reading “PNG NSL full draw revealed; former champions to go head-to-head twice in March”
PNG NSL Full Season Preview
With the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League set to kick off in just two days’ time, we’ve put together a full preview of the ten teams involved, including their previous achievements, current squad news, and a prediction as to where they might finish. Thanks to the great social media team that FC Bougainville haveContinue reading “PNG NSL Full Season Preview”
10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend
After weeks of waiting, the start dates of the 2019/20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, as well as the ten teams taking part in the competition, was finally confirmed in Port Moresby today. The competition will kick-off on Saturday 14th December, with the draws set to be announced early tomorrow morning. There will beContinue reading “10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend”
Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?
Today, a press release from the Papua New Guinea Football Association confirmed the fears that had been brewing all week: the National Soccer League would be delayed for a third time; and this time, the PNGFA have not given a potential start date for the country’s flagship competition. The reason given was that only fourContinue reading “Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?”
Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest
News emerged today that the planned Papua New Guinea National Soccer League ‘Conference Competition’, due to take place at a slightly lower level than the ‘Premier Competition’, has been scrapped due to lack of interested clubs. This is another blow to preparations for the start of the 2019/20 season, which, as was reported last week,Continue reading “Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest”
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