Vanuatu national football team captain Brian Kaltak has returned to Port Vila, ready to lead his team in the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. Kaltak, a standout defender for the Central Coast Mariners, the current A-League champions, arrived in Port Vila accompanied by three other Australia-based players: defenders Jared Clark and Jeffrey Taso, and striker AlexContinue reading “Brian is Back: national team captain is home alongside three more Australian-based players heading for OFC Nations Cup”
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Nicolas King: A star in the making, aiming to follow in Brian Kaltak’s Footsteps
Nicolas King, the towering 190cm, 20-year-old football talen, has recently made waves by leaving Mauriki FC in Vanuatu to join Valentine FC in Australia’s National Premier League (NPL) New South Wales. Since making the move, King has been adjusting to his new environment and the elevated style of play. “I’m getting used to the environmentContinue reading “Nicolas King: A star in the making, aiming to follow in Brian Kaltak’s Footsteps”
OFC Nations Cup: Brian Kaltak to lead local talent as Vanuatu enters new era under new coach Juliano Schmeling
The Vanuatu national football team, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Juliano Schmeling, is set to compete in the OFC Nations Cup, to be held in the vibrant capital of Port Vila. The squad announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, especially with the inclusion of national hero and team captain, Brian Kaltak.Continue reading “OFC Nations Cup: Brian Kaltak to lead local talent as Vanuatu enters new era under new coach Juliano Schmeling”
Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot
The Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Juliano Schmeling from Brazil as the new head coach of the national senior football team – the news were confirmed by local media in Vanuatu. Schmeling, who brings a wealth of experience in both football and futsal, will also lend his expertise to the national futsalContinue reading “Vanuatu Football Federation appoints Brazilian head coach to national team spot”
Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion
The Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak could not have a better final day of season in Australia; with a lot of emotion, his Central Coast Mariners managed to overcome Melbourne Victory in the extra-time thanks to the supersubs introduced by the coach Mark Jackson; Ryan Edmondson scored twice and the youngster Miguel Di Pizio once. TheContinue reading “Brian Kaltak: back-to-back A-League champion”
Hall and Kaltak: Pacific duo set to shine for Central Coast Mariners in A-League Grand Final
As the Central Coast Mariners prepare to defend their A-League Men title in the grand final against Melbourne Victory, the spotlight is firmly on their formidable centre-back pairing: Dan Hall and Brian Kaltak. This duo, hailing from the Pacific Islands, has not only anchored one of the league’s tightest defenses but also brought a uniqueContinue reading “Hall and Kaltak: Pacific duo set to shine for Central Coast Mariners in A-League Grand Final”
Ifira Black Bird falls to AS Magenta; New Caledonians celebrate semifinal spot at OFC Champions League
AS Magenta scored in the dying seconds to beat Ifira Black Bird FC 2-1 in the final group stage match at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024, a result that sees the New Caledonia side clinch a semi-final place. The Vanuatu side, who have dealt with their travel issues admirably, knew victory was the onlyContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird falls to AS Magenta; New Caledonians celebrate semifinal spot at OFC Champions League”
Ifira Black Bird collects its first points at OFC Champions League after comfortable win against Vaivase-Tai
In a decisive performance at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 in Tahiti, Vanuatu’s Ifira Black Bird FC secured their first three points with a commanding 5-1 victory over Samoa’s Vaivase-Tai FC at Stade Pater. After struggling in their opening match due to travel disruptions and a depleted squad, Ifira Black Bird showed marked improvementContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird collects its first points at OFC Champions League after comfortable win against Vaivase-Tai”
Brian Kaltak shines as Central Coast Mariners reach A-League Grand Final again
The Central Coast Mariners have secured their place in the A-League grand final for the second consecutive season, following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Sydney FC in the second leg of their semifinal. This result, combined with a crucial 2-1 away victory in the first leg, ensured the Mariners’ progression to the championship decider. NextContinue reading “Brian Kaltak shines as Central Coast Mariners reach A-League Grand Final again”
AS Pirae outclass struggling Ifira Black Bird in resounding victory at OFC Champions League
In a commanding performance, AS Pirae triumphed 5-1 over Ifira Black Bird in their OFC Champions League 2024 opener in Tahiti. Despite a valiant effort from the Vanuatu side, travel disruptions and a thin squad saw them succumb to the dominant hosts. Pirae secured their place in the semifinals as they collected their second winContinue reading “AS Pirae outclass struggling Ifira Black Bird in resounding victory at OFC Champions League”
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