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HONIARA – The race for the DJ Premier League title heated up during the latest round of midweek matches with Koloale and Rangers the big movers. Table-toppers, Uncles FC, spurned a chance to break clear from the chasing pack after Judd Molea saw his penalty saved by Leon Lekezoto during their clubs 0-0 draw at…

AUCKLAND –Team Wellington will get an early chance to avenge last season’s 0-2 Grand Final loss to Waitakere United when they kick off the fifth New Zealand Football Championship against the reigning champions at Newtown Park on November 9. The rematch caps a mouth-watering opening weekend and mirrors last season’s opener which Wellington won 2-1…

PORT VILA – After an uplifting end to the national team’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Oceanian Qualifiers, attention switches back to domestic football and the Port Vila Football Association (PVFA)TVL Premier League. This weekend Port-Vila Municipal Stadium hosts some exceptional fixtures with some eye-catching matches resuming between fierce rivals. Recent results have shown…

Hawke’s Bay United and Oly-Whites fullback Ian Hogg has joined Hereford United in the English Football League for a two-week trial. Despite being just 18-years-old the defender has already amassed 33 caps for Hawke’s Bay United over two seasons and been to both a FIFA U-20 World Cup and an Olympic Games. A series of…

AUCKLAND – For the past 25 years Koru Care New Zealand has been working to bring some joy into the lives of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children in New Zealand. To mark its 25th Anniversary in 2008 Koru Care New Zealand is taking 50 very special children to Los Angeles in October. The trip…

PORT MORESBY – While Papua New Guineans everywhere were busy celebrating 33 years of independence, Hekari Souths United’s two new signings Joachim Waroi and Fred Hale (pictured) were joining in the festivities after signing for Papua New Guinea’s 2009 O-League representatives. Solomon Islands top goalkeeper Fred Hale and Under-23 striker Joachim Waroi have been brought…

AUCKAND – A goal from Betsy Hassett on her U-20 debut could not save New Zealand from a 1-2 defeat to Chile in the 4-Nations U-20 women’s football tournament in Santiago on Wednesday (NZT). The Junior Football Ferns conceded contentious penalties in the 32nd and 55th minutes but Hassett – who already has two senior…

GOIANA, BRAZIL – Kurukuru did themselves proud today narrowly losing 3–4 to Goias Futsal Club in Goiana, Brazil. It was their second to last practice match before they kick off the FIFA Futsal World Cup against Cuba on September 30. According to team management, many positives can be taken out of the performance. Solomon Islands…

HONIARA – Honiara’s soccer mad population will  witness international matches between a visiting Port Moresby Under 14 side and local sides at the Slomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy and Lawson Tama Stadium. The visiting Port Moresby team will arrive on Saturday and  be accommodated at the SIFF Academy Allan Boso complex. They will play…

HONIARA – For a country that has graced the sand at three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournaments it is little wonder Solomon Islands is about to celebrate the launch of its own Beach Soccer League. The Honiara Beach Soccer League is commencing soon in the capital, Honiara, and about 20 teams are expected to…