The PNG National Soccer League is close to restart after the COVID-19 forced break – the competition schedule says the kick-off will be on 1st August, as recently the PNGA stated. Two clubs based in Port Moresby decided to not lose any time in their prepartion for th recommence of the national league: the 8thContinue reading “Star Mountain and Gulf Komara set to play a friendly match in Port Moresby”
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Otto Kusunan departs from Hekari United
Hekari United fans recently celebrated the news released by Oceania Football Center that Nigel Dabinyaba and Raymond Gunemba are ready to join Hekari United after being free agent players for a period. The duo left Lae City and now they are back to Hekari – club both players already defended in the past. Now, there areContinue reading “Otto Kusunan departs from Hekari United”
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”
Reginald Davani: the best option for PNG Kapuls head coach position
It is nothing new for the Papua New Guinea and Oceania football fans that Papua New Guinea Footbal Association (PNGFA) is seeking for a new head coach for its men’s national team. This year the governing body spread the news they were in search of a strong profile to guide the national team back toContinue reading “Reginald Davani: the best option for PNG Kapuls head coach position”
Lae City: Defense vs. Attack
The reigning national champions of Papua New Guinea have recently been involved in a series of incidents that have drastically changed the team’s structure and history: Lae City achieved success through the leadership of head coach Peter Gunemba, who counted on players such as Nigel Dabinyaba, Ronald Warisan and Raymond Gunemba – Lae City wonContinue reading “Lae City: Defense vs. Attack”
John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman
Football fans may be eagerly awaiting the restart of the PNG National Soccer League – the national league is due to restart after the forced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic in August this year. During this time, there is another very important event for football fans in Papua New Guinea: PNGFA’s current president, JohnContinue reading “John Kapi Natto unopposed as he is re-elected PNGFA-chairman”
Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad
The resumption of the PNG National Soccer League is approaching – according to the PNGFA, the National League is scheduled to restart in August. Port Moresby-based Hekari United are already back in training to retain the league title; Hekari lost the grand final of the 2019 edition of the league to Lae City and currentlyContinue reading “Hekari United is back in training; Vito Laloata remains in the squad”
The Wadunah Family: working together for football in Madang
Football has some high-profile cases of families committed to football around the world; one such case comes from Papua New Guinea, particularly Madang. Behind the recent success of Tusbab Stallions, Madang’s representative in the PNG National Soccer League, there is a lot of work to create the perfect environment for the practice of good football.Continue reading “The Wadunah Family: working together for football in Madang”
Kema Jack: a football legend of Papua New Guinea
Football in Papua New Guinea is booming – the new format of the PNG National Soccer League is attracting many fans to the stadiums, and local talent is being duly recognised on the long road ahead as football develops in the country. In the past, many important personalities have helped to create a basis forContinue reading “Kema Jack: a football legend of Papua New Guinea”
Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea
Football is about passion; many children’s dream is to become a professional football player. The game is played in every corner of the planet, in many different languages, cultures and realities. The game moves millions of people, millions of wishes and dreams – tough decisions are part of the game, but also part of life.Continue reading “Shane Sakael: the hard choices of a footballer in Papua New Guinea”
