A defensive mix-up was the difference between Hekari United and Lae City on Saturday in Port Moresby, as a Jacob Sabua goal was enough for the five-time reigning champions to pull away from their biggest rivals at the top of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League. In the meantime, Vitiaz United kept the pressureContinue reading “Lae edge Hekari while David hat-trick pushes Vitiaz into second”
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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”
Lae City hit five to hit the top upon PNG National Soccer League Resumption
Five goals from five different players saw Lae City return to the top of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League after their thrashing of Gulf Komara on Saturday, while league leaders Vitiaz United were denied victory by a late goal by Star Mountain. With the games taking place without spectators and in a reducedContinue reading “Lae City hit five to hit the top upon PNG National Soccer League Resumption”
Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United
Hekari United’s Brazilian imports, midfielder Vinicius Reis and defender Erick Joe, are set to leave Hekari United in the coming days, according to reports from the club. It is unclear as to why the pair are leaving, but the most likely explanation is that they wish to return home to their families during this uncertainContinue reading “Vinicius Reis and Erick Joe to Leave Hekari United”
All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?
This morning, sensational news broke that five-time domestic title-winning coach of Lae City, Peter Gunemba, was sacked by franchise owner and sponsor Ian Chow. Immediately, several questions sprang to mind: Why did this happen? Which players will stay and which will go? And how will this affect the landscape of football in Papua New GuineaContinue reading “All change at Lae City: why did it happen, and what happens next?”
Reliance on ageing stars and foreign gamble main culprits of Lae’s OFC elimination
Just like domestic rivals Hekari United, Lae City blew a huge chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2020 OFC Champions League in Vanuatu in February, after a win, a draw and a defeat were not enough to see the side progress from Group B. The side, coached by Peter Gunemba, were unable toContinue reading “Reliance on ageing stars and foreign gamble main culprits of Lae’s OFC elimination”
Wira Wama returns to Hekari United; Carlos Onne signs from Gulf Komara
Papua New Guinea international Wira Wama has returned to Hekari United for the second half of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, according to sources close to the player. The 30-year-old, who has five senior caps for his country, has returned from studies in the United States, and was quickly snapped up by theContinue reading “Wira Wama returns to Hekari United; Carlos Onne signs from Gulf Komara”
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”
PNG Transfer Window to open for a week on Sunday
The window for players to move clubs in this season’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League will open after the final match of the first round of fixtures on Saturday, before slamming shut just five days later before the second round kicks-off. During this time, any players who have already arrived at their clubs onContinue reading “PNG Transfer Window to open for a week on Sunday”
Alwin Komolong heads to Ba for OFC Champions League
Contrary to reports from around a month ago, Alwin Komolong will be plying his trade for Fijian side Ba in the OFC Champions League in a couple of weeks, throwing into doubt his availability for Lae City for the remainder of the 2019/20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League season. We previously reported that bothContinue reading “Alwin Komolong heads to Ba for OFC Champions League”
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