In one of the most important football matches of the year so far in Oceania football, Lae City FC beat powerhouse Hekari United in Port Moresby. The team – now coached by Bob Morris – was able to overcome their difficulties – travelling with only 14 players for the game – to beat Hekari inContinue reading “Analysis: the crucial mistake of Hekari United against Lae City FC”
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Hekari United’s star goalkeeper Ishmael Pole suspended for two matches
Hekari United suffered a disappointing defeat against Lae City last Saturday (15th Aug) in Port Moresby thanks to a goal scored by Jacob Sabua; match where their first choice goalkeeper Ishmael Pole saw a red card in the late stages of the match. The PNG Kapuls member was forced to leave his penalty box toContinue reading “Hekari United’s star goalkeeper Ishmael Pole suspended for two matches”
‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City
The most important football match of the season in Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Port Moresby as the top-teams Lae City and Hekari United play at PNG Football Stadium. Lae City comes from a very strong win against Gulf Komara by 5-0 while Hekari also won, but for 2-0 against BoungainvilleContinue reading “‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City”
Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?
Hekari United’s win over Bougainville in the last weekend – the first matchweek after the forced break due COVID-19 – saw a different Red Army side struggling to get opportunities upfront. With the absence of Ishmael Pole, back-up goalkeeper Dave Tomare needed to make a serie of interventions to prevent the now Percy Mataio-coached sideContinue reading “Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?”
PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player
The football star from Papua New Guinea Felix Komolong played his second match as Lae City player last weekend when his side won by 5-0 Gulf Komara in Port Moresby for the 11th round of matches of the PNG National Soccer League. It was a special match for Felix as he could play for theContinue reading “PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player”
Stahl Gubag debuts for Lae City
The current top goalscorer of the season in Papua New Guinea top-tier league has debut for his new club Lae City. Stahl Gubag recently moved to Lae City coming from Madang-based side Tusbab Stallions – the player scored nine goals for Stallions in the PNG National Soccer League and he is a fantastic addition toContinue reading “Stahl Gubag debuts for Lae City”
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”
Abdias Aguirre: a South American looking to shine in PNG National Soccer League
The current PNG National Soccer League champions Lae City will not be counting anymore on the usual Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba in their attack; but the team now coached by Bob Morris will need to move on if they want to defend their national glory this season. As the PNG National Soccer League isContinue reading “Abdias Aguirre: a South American looking to shine in PNG National Soccer League”
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”
PNG National Soccer League cleared to restart on 8th August; matches in Port Moresby will be livestreamed
There are some good news for Papua New Guinea football fans: the most important football league of the country is set to resume this weekend on Lae and Port Moresby – but it will be behind closed doors; “The return of the competition will be played behind closed doors without spectators, however live streaming ofContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League cleared to restart on 8th August; matches in Port Moresby will be livestreamed”
