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PORT MORESBY – The uncertainty surrounding the future of PNGFA NSL franchise Gelle Hills FC looks set to continue. Gelle Hills FC finished runners-up in 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons but time is fast running out for club officials and administrators to prove the NSL’s bridesmaids’ have what it takes to line-up alongside the best football…

NOUMEA – Hienghène Sport, AS Magenta and AS Lossi were the big winners in the Super Ligue Challenge tournament, with AS Thio Sport left stranded after a no-show by opponents, Témala Ouélisse, Hienghène Sport got the North Pool off to a flyer with an upset 2-0 win over JS Baco. JS Baco coach Didier Wayaridri…

PORT MORESBY – PNGFA National Soccer League chairman and Hekari Souths franchise owner John Kapi Natto has issued a warning to the club’s 2009 O-League Group B rivals  with news of a potential preparation programme to be staged in Malaysia alongside an aggressive player recruitment drive. “Team management is working around the clock to have…

HONIARA – Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announcedthe arrangement of three international fixtures for the end of September for O-League representative Koloale and the Solomon Islands senior national side. Brisbane Wolves hail from the Wynnum District and play in the Brisbane Premier League under coach Peter Kedda. The Brisbane side is expected here on…

TAHITI – Tahiti U-20’s Championnat D1 and Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U-20 rivals will sit up and pay attention after a Steeve Chong Hue hat-trick helped guide his team to a comprehensive 5-2 over hapless Tamarii Faaa last night.  It is the first time a national age-group selection has been included in the elite tier…

HONIARA – Kossa FC’s form slump continued after it was downed 1-0 by Rangers at AE Oval in the DJ League action from the weekend. Other winners from the three matches played included newly renamed K1 United who beat Laugu by the odd goal in five and Naha FC who bounced back from a goal…

AUCKLAND – As Lynn Avon celebrated yet another New Zealand Women’s Knock-Out Cup victory at North Harbour Stadium at the weekend, there was sadness for 19-year-old Cook Islander Dayna Napa as defeat signalled the end of Western’s brave cup-run. Dayna – daughter of Cook Islands football boffin, Alex Napa – was the sole representative from…

NOUMEA – The start of the Federation Caledonienne de Football (FTF) Super Ligue Nestle competition has been delayed to help AS Magenta and AS Mont Dore in their pursuit of overseas honours. National daily newspaper Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes reports that the FCF Super Ligue will commence on October 11. Last year’s title winners and Coupe…

Australian/Samoan footballer Tim Cahill put in a star turn as Everton overcame Stoke City in the FA Premiership at the weekend. Cahill scored the winning goal for Everton after he flicked on a Mikel Arteta corner with just fives minutes remaining. Everton had led the match 2-0 until a storming comeback from Stoke City saw…

HONIARA – Koloale’s DJ League and O-League hopes received a major confidence boost with a win and a draw against Makuru and Kossa last week. Koloale had to survive a barrage of attacks from Kossa before snatching a solid 1-1 draw and then just days later delivered a near knock-out blow to Makuru’s season with…