The second match of the day (24th Feb) in Apia counting for the OFC Champions League qualifying stage between Veitongo from Tonga and Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa has been cancelled. According to multiple sources linked to the clubs, the bad weather conditions forced the match to be called off; the decisive encounter betweenContinue reading “OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled”
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OFC Champions League: Lupe o le Soaga has dominant performance and thrashes Veitongo in Apia
Lupe o le Soaga’s dominant 9-0 win over Veitongo in the OFC Champions League qualifying stage was a strong statement of the team’s capabilities. This victory marked their second consecutive win after their 13-0 win over Ilaoa & To’omata in their first match. The game saw a number of impressive performances from Lupe o leContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Lupe o le Soaga has dominant performance and thrashes Veitongo in Apia”
OFC Champions League: Tupapa Maraerenga beats Veitongo in competition opener
In the opening game of the OFC Champions League qualifying stage, Veitongo FC from Tonga faced Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands. The match took place at the Apia, Samoa, and it was an intense encounter between the two teams. However, it was Tupapa Maraerenga who came out on top with a 1-0 victory. TheContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Tupapa Maraerenga beats Veitongo in competition opener”
Veitongo celebrates national title in Tonga
Veitongo continues its dominance in Tongan football; recently the most succesful football club from the Kingdom of Tonga celebrated once again a national title in Nuku’alofa. The team will once again represent the country at the OFC Champions League as they hammered Navutoka in the final match of the national league – a comprehensive 9-1Continue reading “Veitongo celebrates national title in Tonga”
U-17 OFC Championship: Fiji beats Tonga in a rainy day in Suva
Fijians and Tongans needed to overcome the rain and wet pitch in Suva in the final match of the group stage of the U-17 OFC Championship. The Fijians were expected a massive victory over the minnows, but the weather was a fierce rival for the local side. Due to the rain, the match needed toContinue reading “U-17 OFC Championship: Fiji beats Tonga in a rainy day in Suva”
Samoa thrashes Tonga as Pharrell Trainor puts on a show in OFC U-17 Championship
Samoa had a very good first half against Tonga in the most recent match of the U-17 OFC Championship; enough to secure them a spot at the quarterfinals. The Samoans scored a total of four goals in the first 45 minutes – confirming their 6-0 win in the second half with more two goals. TheContinue reading “Samoa thrashes Tonga as Pharrell Trainor puts on a show in OFC U-17 Championship”
Kina Likiliki: I am still keen on representing Tonga
Living in New Zealand, Anthony Likiliki keeps his path as a footballer. The 20-year-old player from Tonga moved away from his homeland last year and since then he is playing for Christchurch United FC in the Mainland Premier League. Better known as Kina, he had his first contact with New Zealand when he was eightContinue reading “Kina Likiliki: I am still keen on representing Tonga”
New football technical center to be opened in Tonga
A new football technical center is going to be opened at Makave, Vava’u. FIFA have already sent some representants to take part of the opening cerimony. One of the representants is Nigerian legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Yakubu is a former forward that played 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He arrived in Tonga today andContinue reading “New football technical center to be opened in Tonga”
Tonga starts preparation for OFC Nations Cup
Tonga is ready to begin the preparation for 2020 OFC Nations Cup Preliminary Round. According to a statement released by Tonga FA, there will be a trial for interested players today February 4th at 5pm (local time). The OFC Nations Cup preliminary round will be held in Cook Islands from 21 to 27 March 2020.Continue reading “Tonga starts preparation for OFC Nations Cup”
Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw
The last match of the OFC Champions League preliminary stage sealed the last spot in the group stage of the 2020 edition of the regional tourament. Once again a Samoan and a Cook Islander side proceeded to the group stage, as it was in all other opportunities of the competition. Veitongo from Tonga and theContinue reading “Tupapa proceeds to group stage as they hold Veitongo to a draw”