Lae Edge Ahead After Washout Win as Hekari Hold Vitiaz in Port Moresby

They had to wait an extra two days to do it, but Lae City moved two points ahead of Vitiaz United at the top of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend after a 3-1 victory over FC Kutubu, while the clash of the weekend saw Hekari United and Vitiaz United play outContinue reading “Lae Edge Ahead After Washout Win as Hekari Hold Vitiaz in Port Moresby”

Crunch Match Between Vitiaz and Hekari as PNG NSL Enters Final Stretch

Second-placed Vitiaz United and third-placed Hekari United will go head-to-head this weekend in Port Moresby in a match which could have huge ramifications on the recipient of this year’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League Minor Premiership. With four games to go after this weekend’s fixtures, Hekari United will find themselves six points behind VitiazContinue reading “Crunch Match Between Vitiaz and Hekari as PNG NSL Enters Final Stretch”

PNG National Soccer League: Tusbab Stallions has to improve as Gulf Komara knocks at the door of top-four spot

Since the departure of Nigel Malagian and Stahl Gubag, Tusbab Stallions are suffering to get back to the winning ways in the PNG National Soccer League. The team coached by Rachel Wadunah is now five in a row matches without a win in the competition and saw their advantage on the 5th placed side toContinue reading “PNG National Soccer League: Tusbab Stallions has to improve as Gulf Komara knocks at the door of top-four spot”

Samuel Kini unavailable for Tusbab Stallions

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”

Goal Glut for Top Three as Komara and Wawens Edge Closer to NSL Playoffs

The top three teams in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League all scored big this weekend and extended their lead ahead of the chasing pack, with Mathew David of Vitiaz United continuing his remarkable recent run of goalscoring form by hitting four goals in a 6-3 victory over Tusbab Stallions. For the first timeContinue reading “Goal Glut for Top Three as Komara and Wawens Edge Closer to NSL Playoffs”

Top Three All Seeking Home Wins in PNG NSL Weekend Action

Lae City, Vitiaz United and Hekari United will all be seeking home wins in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League this weekend, with all three sides needing to continue winning to keep up the pace at the top of the division. Vitiaz and Lae will kick off simultaneously in Port Moresby and Lae respectively,Continue reading “Top Three All Seeking Home Wins in PNG NSL Weekend Action”

Lae edge Hekari while David hat-trick pushes Vitiaz into second

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”

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”

Ricky Wadunah and the challenge of taking Stallions to National League’s semi-finals

After five months, the 2019-20 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League is ready to resume this weekend as five matches will be contested on Saturday – two in Lae and three in Port Moresby. With eight rounds to go until the end of the regular season, the possibilities are still open for all teams includingContinue reading “Ricky Wadunah and the challenge of taking Stallions to National League’s semi-finals”

Former PNG Kapuls star Samuel Kini signs for Tusbab Stallions

Former Hekari United and Papua New Guinea national team member Samuel Kini has joined Madang based-club Tusbab Stallions. Recently, Kini left FC Kutubu and decided to accept Stallions’ offer. The midfielder will be a key addition for the team coached by Rachel Wadunah as two important players – Stahl Gubag and Nigel Malagian – departedContinue reading “Former PNG Kapuls star Samuel Kini signs for Tusbab Stallions”