Former Papua New Guinea international midfielder Samuel Kini will be temporarily unavailable for Tusbab Stallions FC. The player joined the club recently, but needed to depart to Mount Hagen due work commitments – it was already known when Stallions signed Kini that he would be not available for one month soon due his current off-footballContinue reading “Samuel Kini unavailable for Tusbab Stallions”
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Ishmael Pole unhappy with local media treatment on Hekari United players
In exclusive interview to Oceania Football Center, Hekari United and PNG Kapuls goalkeeper Ishmael Pole stated his views from recent headlines on Hekari United players – including himself – made by local newspapers in Papua New Guinea. The goalkeeper, that is suspended for two matches after a straight red card after fouling Lae City’s Jacob SabuaContinue reading “Ishmael Pole unhappy with local media treatment on Hekari United players”
Analysis: the crucial mistake of Hekari United against Lae City FC
In one of the most important football matches of the year so far in Oceania football, Lae City FC beat powerhouse Hekari United in Port Moresby. The team – now coached by Bob Morris – was able to overcome their difficulties – travelling with only 14 players for the game – to beat Hekari inContinue reading “Analysis: the crucial mistake of Hekari United against Lae City FC”
Hekari United’s star goalkeeper Ishmael Pole suspended for two matches
Hekari United suffered a disappointing defeat against Lae City last Saturday (15th Aug) in Port Moresby thanks to a goal scored by Jacob Sabua; match where their first choice goalkeeper Ishmael Pole saw a red card in the late stages of the match. The PNG Kapuls member was forced to leave his penalty box toContinue reading “Hekari United’s star goalkeeper Ishmael Pole suspended for two matches”
‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City
The most important football match of the season in Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Port Moresby as the top-teams Lae City and Hekari United play at PNG Football Stadium. Lae City comes from a very strong win against Gulf Komara by 5-0 while Hekari also won, but for 2-0 against BoungainvilleContinue reading “‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City”
Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?
Hekari United’s win over Bougainville in the last weekend – the first matchweek after the forced break due COVID-19 – saw a different Red Army side struggling to get opportunities upfront. With the absence of Ishmael Pole, back-up goalkeeper Dave Tomare needed to make a serie of interventions to prevent the now Percy Mataio-coached sideContinue reading “Let’s talk about Kolu Kepo?”
PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player
The football star from Papua New Guinea Felix Komolong played his second match as Lae City player last weekend when his side won by 5-0 Gulf Komara in Port Moresby for the 11th round of matches of the PNG National Soccer League. It was a special match for Felix as he could play for theContinue reading “PNG Kapuls’ star Felix Komolong scores his first goal as Lae City player”
Hekari United: Gunemba and Dabinyaba do not debut against Bougainville due doubts on availability
Kolu Kepo scored twice to give Hekari United an important win over Bougainville on last Saturday for PNG National Soccer League. Hekari struggled and only found the nets in the final 15 minutes of play. It could had been much different if the new star-duo that recently signed for Hekari United, Nigel Dabinyaba and RaymondContinue reading “Hekari United: Gunemba and Dabinyaba do not debut against Bougainville due doubts on availability”
Stahl Gubag debuts for Lae City
The current top goalscorer of the season in Papua New Guinea top-tier league has debut for his new club Lae City. Stahl Gubag recently moved to Lae City coming from Madang-based side Tusbab Stallions – the player scored nine goals for Stallions in the PNG National Soccer League and he is a fantastic addition toContinue reading “Stahl Gubag debuts for Lae City”
Abdias Aguirre: a South American looking to shine in PNG National Soccer League
The current PNG National Soccer League champions Lae City will not be counting anymore on the usual Raymond Gunemba and Nigel Dabinyaba in their attack; but the team now coached by Bob Morris will need to move on if they want to defend their national glory this season. As the PNG National Soccer League isContinue reading “Abdias Aguirre: a South American looking to shine in PNG National Soccer League”
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