Two nations did not take part in the most recent OFC U-17 Championship played in Fiji; Solomon Islands were penalised after fielding an overaged played in the previous edition of the tournament and did not take part of the tournament and Papua New Guinea, somehow, missed the window to send its own players’ selection toContinue reading “PNG Football Association technical director steps down amid U-17 national team blunder allegations”
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Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei
In a friendly match played at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team recorded a convincing 5-0 win over their counterparts from Papua New Guinea. The match, played after both teams were knocked out of the intercontinental play-off for the OFC Women’s World Cup, gave the players an opportunityContinue reading “Papua New Guinea women’s national team is defeated by Chinese Taipei”
Yagi Yasasa is widely praised in Papua New Guinea after OFC Champions League national play-offs
Yagi Yasasa‘s recent performances have been a great moment of form for both himself and his team Hekari United. As a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, Yasasa has become the new maestro of the powerful Hekari team since the legendary David Muta retired from the game. Yasasa’s impressive performances in the recent OFC Champions League national roundContinue reading “Yagi Yasasa is widely praised in Papua New Guinea after OFC Champions League national play-offs”
FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort
The Papua New Guinea women’s team played a historic match against Panama in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off at North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand this Sunday (19th Feb). Despite their best efforts, the Papua New Guinea team lost 2-0 to a much more experienced and professional Panama team. This was the first everContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort”
Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot
Hekari United pulled off a stunning victory over more experienced opponents Lae City in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby, securing their spot in the OFC Champions League group stage. At Sir John Guise Stadium, the young squad of Hekari put on an impressive display, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from midfielder YagiContinue reading “Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot”
Papua New Guinea: Kepo and Bika cleared for OFC Champions League’s national play-off battle
Ati Kepo and Obert Bika are two notable football players from Papua New Guinea who will be available to play in the upcoming second leg of the OFC Champions League national play-offs – both were suspended in first match of the series. Ati Kepo is a striker for Hekari United, while Obert Bika plays asContinue reading “Papua New Guinea: Kepo and Bika cleared for OFC Champions League’s national play-off battle”
Komolong express his interest on Serritslev return to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea national team defender and Lae City FC player Alwin Komolong – one of the most respected figures of Papua New Guinean football currently – has expressed his interest in having former Danish coach Flemming Serritslev back as the head coach of the national team. Serritslev recently left his role as the coachContinue reading “Komolong express his interest on Serritslev return to Papua New Guinea”
OFC Champions League: Hekari United takes advantage on Lae City FC
The first matches of the national play-offs round of OFC Champions League started this weekend; in Papua New Guinea the current national champions Lae City FC could not take advantage of the home crowd and suffered a 2-1 defeat of Hekari United. The current champions, that earned their 7th title in a row last weekend,Continue reading “OFC Champions League: Hekari United takes advantage on Lae City FC”
Lae City FC: Papua New Guinea football kings
Lae City FC remains unstoppable in Papua New Guinea; this Saturday (04th Feb) the team coached by Bob Morris once again celebrated the title of the PNG National Soccer League after beating Port Moresby’s Hekari United on the penalty shoout-out. Lae defended their crown in a very lively game that saw them coming from behindContinue reading “Lae City FC: Papua New Guinea football kings”
Emmanuel Airem keen to return to action after serious knee injury
The current national champions of Papua New Guinea are in contention to defend their glory again; Lae City FC will take on Lae Natives FC this weekend (21st Jan) in the semifinal of the National Soccer League at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, in Lae. The team commanded by Bob Morris are the clear favourites toContinue reading “Emmanuel Airem keen to return to action after serious knee injury”
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