Terry Stephenson: a Papua New Guinean in England

When it comes to Papua New Guinean footballers playing in other continents people always think about the Komolong brothers – Felix, currently playing in the USA and Alwin, who last played in Germany third tier. However there is a very young player from Papua New Guinea that is having a great opportunity in England: TerryContinue reading “Terry Stephenson: a Papua New Guinean in England”

David Browne: Auckland City’s 2019 top scorer

This year was a different one for Auckland City once they did not play ISPS Handa Premiership Grand Final for the first time since 2012. However there is a player that has a lot of things to celebrate in 2019: David Browne. The 24 years old Papua New Guinean winger had a good year inContinue reading “David Browne: Auckland City’s 2019 top scorer”

Ecuadorian player will not join Lae City because of a car accident

As it was previously reported, Lae City was ready to sign with three players from Ecuador. In a report released earlier today, Oceania Football Center brought the name of two players: Abdias Antonio Aguirre Aguirre and Gustine Icaza Vergara but the third player’s name was unknown. This third player’s name finally came up with badContinue reading “Ecuadorian player will not join Lae City because of a car accident”

Meet the new Lae City FC foreign players

It was previously reported that Lae City has signed with three players from Ecuador to play 2020 OFC Champions League but people have not known them yet. Oceania Football Center had access to some important information and found the name of two players that are coming from Ecuador. Abdias Antonio Aguirre Aguirre – Defensive MidfielderContinue reading “Meet the new Lae City FC foreign players”

10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend

After weeks of waiting, the start dates of the 2019/20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, as well as the ten teams taking part in the competition, was finally confirmed in Port Moresby today. The competition will kick-off on Saturday 14th December, with the draws set to be announced early tomorrow morning. There will beContinue reading “10-Team PNG NSL kicks off this weekend”

Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?

Today, a press release from the Papua New Guinea Football Association confirmed the fears that had been brewing all week: the National Soccer League would be delayed for a third time; and this time, the PNGFA have not given a potential start date for the country’s flagship competition. The reason given was that only fourContinue reading “Papua New Guinea NSL delayed again: What is the solution?”

Malaita Kings helped by PNG National Soccer League postponements

As Oceania Football Center reported some weeks ago, Emmanuel Simon and Nigel Dabinyaba were ready to leave Malaita Kings to play for Lae City (former Toti City) in the Papua New Guinea’s National Soccer League. It is a true information but things have changed recently. The PNG National Soccer League have not started yet. ItContinue reading “Malaita Kings helped by PNG National Soccer League postponements”

Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest

News emerged today that the planned Papua New Guinea National Soccer League ‘Conference Competition’, due to take place at a slightly lower level than the ‘Premier Competition’, has been scrapped due to lack of interested clubs. This is another blow to preparations for the start of the 2019/20 season, which, as was reported last week,Continue reading “Planned PNG ‘Conference Competition’ cancelled due to lack of interest”

Eastern Stars’ Ealedona becomes President of Port Moresby Soccer Association

It was announced today that the Acting President of the Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) and Deputy Chairman of Eastern Stars Football Club Joseph Ealedona would become the permanent President of the Papuan capital’s main football governing body, according to the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA). Former Rapatona owner and Football Federation Papua NewContinue reading “Eastern Stars’ Ealedona becomes President of Port Moresby Soccer Association”

Bougainville: a possible new member for OFC

Bougainville is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea located 700km eastern from New Guinea island. People from Bougainville will begin voting in a referendum that will determine if their homeland will become an independent nation. The results are expected to be released on December. Bougainville’s population is around 200.000 people, something close to SamoaContinue reading “Bougainville: a possible new member for OFC”