This weekend, Vitiaz United struggled to overcome a resilient Gulf Komara side at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. That was, until Yagi Yasasa scored a fantastic goal to break the deadlock in the 88th minute. The midfielder dribbled past three defenders before hammering the ball into the roof of the net, andContinue reading “VIDEO: Yagi Yasasa scores a stunning winner vs Gulf Komara”
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Islanders Observer #09 – Gimale Essacu
The Islanders Observer is back! After eight episodes talking about the foreign players from Pacific Islands that are currently playing the 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season, Oceania Football Center crosses the world to talk about Oceanian players who are living the American Dream by playing the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, the main soccerContinue reading “Islanders Observer #09 – Gimale Essacu”
Komolong brothers swoop is a masterstroke for stuttering Lae City
In unexpected news earlier today, it was revealed that brothers Alwin and Felix Komolong had signed for Lae City FC to strengthen the side ahead of the remainder of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League season. However, the pair will be unable to play for the club for the OFC Champions League, because theyContinue reading “Komolong brothers swoop is a masterstroke for stuttering Lae City”
VIDEO: Gunemba pushes referee after penalty denial vs Vitiaz
An exclusive video handed to Oceania Football Center appears to show Lae City FC captain and Papua New Guinea international Raymond Gunemba, alongside a teammate, pushing the referee just after the final whistle in the club’s 2-1 defeat to Vitiaz United last weekend in Lae. The video, roughly one minute in length, captures the controversialContinue reading “VIDEO: Gunemba pushes referee after penalty denial vs Vitiaz”
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”
Will HJK sign with David Browne?
Papua New Guinean winger David Browne is currently on trial with HJK, the biggest football teams in Finland that won the Finnish league for 29 times. He had an opportunity to play a friendly match on January 18 against RFS from Latvia and he had an outstanding performance. SEE MOREDavid Browne: Auckland City’s 2019 top scorerContinue reading “Will HJK sign with David Browne?”
Hekari and Lae continue winning streak as Stallions move third
The usual suspects, Hekari United and Lae City FC, continued their unbeaten runs in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend, but young guns Tusbab Stallions continue to impress, moving into third with a 3-0 victory over pointless Gulf Komara at the Laiwaden Oval in Madang. In the 1pm kick-offs, FC Bougainville tookContinue reading “Hekari and Lae continue winning streak as Stallions move third”
PNG NSL current top scorers: Who are they?
The fourth round of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League takes place this Saturday, with Hekari United, Lae City and Vitiaz United leading the way on nine points each. However, the race for the Golden Boot also has some interesting names leading the way, and below we’ve taken a deeper look into the playersContinue reading “PNG NSL current top scorers: Who are they?”
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”
Felix Komolong: what happened to him?
Felix Komolong is one of the most promising footballers from Papua New Guinea. The 22 years old defender is one of the top players from his country alongside with his brother Alwin. After a good season with Canterbury United in 2016-17 ISPS Handa Premiership, Felix moved to United States to study and play at NKUContinue reading “Felix Komolong: what happened to him?”
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