Yagi Yasasa‘s recent performances have been a great moment of form for both himself and his team Hekari United. As a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, Yasasa has become the new maestro of the powerful Hekari team since the legendary David Muta retired from the game. Yasasa’s impressive performances in the recent OFC Champions League national roundContinue reading “Yagi Yasasa is widely praised in Papua New Guinea after OFC Champions League national play-offs”
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Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot
Hekari United pulled off a stunning victory over more experienced opponents Lae City in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby, securing their spot in the OFC Champions League group stage. At Sir John Guise Stadium, the young squad of Hekari put on an impressive display, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from midfielder YagiContinue reading “Revenge is complete: Hekari United eliminates Lae City FC and takes OFC Champions League spot”
Hekari vs Lae City: once again the two Papua New Guinean giants are finalists of National League
The PNG National Soccer League 2022 is having its final moments in early 2023; the two semifinal matches were played this Saturday (21th Jan) in Port Moresby and Lae. The favourites to be present in the final match made no mistake and granted their spot inthe deciding encounter. In a match marked terrible moments afterContinue reading “Hekari vs Lae City: once again the two Papua New Guinean giants are finalists of National League”
Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea clashed at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, Qatar, for a place in the final of the World Cup qualifiers. In an eventful match, the Solomons secured the victory and advanced to meet New Zealand or Tahiti in the final. The first opportunity of the game came from Ati Kepo‘sContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final”
Yagi Yasasa: a new football star in Papua New Guinea
After a breathtaking final match, the 2019-20 PNG National Soccer League came to an end in Papua New Guinea. It was a very interesting season as Vitiaz United almost broke Lae City’s hegemony in the championship, while FC Bougainville, Gulf Komara and Tusbab Stallions starred an incredible fight for a spot in the semi-finals. ItContinue reading “Yagi Yasasa: a new football star in Papua New Guinea”
Vitiaz Stun Hekari on Penalties While Lae Edge Past Valiant Gulf Komara
The semi-finals of the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League were matches of exceptionally high quality and drama, proving that once these four sides step up their game when it really matters, they are capable of producing hugely entertaining and high-quality football. It was a dramatic weekend with red cards, late goals, plucky underdogs, andContinue reading “Vitiaz Stun Hekari on Penalties While Lae Edge Past Valiant Gulf Komara”
VIDEO: Yagi Yasasa scores a stunning winner vs Gulf Komara
This weekend, Vitiaz United struggled to overcome a resilient Gulf Komara side at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. That was, until Yagi Yasasa scored a fantastic goal to break the deadlock in the 88th minute. The midfielder dribbled past three defenders before hammering the ball into the roof of the net, andContinue reading “VIDEO: Yagi Yasasa scores a stunning winner vs Gulf Komara”
Lae hit Star Mountain for six but solid Hekari march on
In another exciting weekend of action, Papua New Guinea National Soccer League champions Lae City demonstrated why they are a force to be reckoned with after a 6-1 victory over bottom-of-the-league Star Mountain, but leaders Hekari maintained their excellent defensive record with a 2-0 victory over last-year’s semi-finalists Morobe United. In fact, it was aContinue reading “Lae hit Star Mountain for six but solid Hekari march on”
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