From an early age Patrick Aisa has wanted to be different to those around him. In fact, it’s one of the reason’s the young Papua New Guinea international picked football over the array of sports on offer. “In my family there is no other brother or sister playing soccer, it’s just me, myself,” Aisa said….
The final group match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 pits Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands against each other in Port Moresby and both teams will be throwing their all at it – with Tahiti keeping a close watch on the results from afar. After Solomon Islands triumphed 3-2 in…
After 90 minutes of enthralling football, New Caledonia have edged ahead of Fiji to win 2-1 and close out their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 campaign on a high at Stade Numa Daly in Noumea this evening. Although the Francophones dominated possession for the majority of the match, impressive defending…
New Caledonia have defeated Fiji 2-1 in the second leg of their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 encounter. New Caledonia: 23. Mickael ULILE (GK), 2. Romaric WALONE, 4. Pierre KAUMA, 5. Jeremie DOKUNENGO, 7. Joel WAKANUMUNE (C), 11. Mone WAMOWE, 12. Richard SELE, 15. Joseph ATHALE, 16. Cedrick SANSOT,…
After a neck-and-neck battle ended with a 2-2 result in their first leg, both Fiji and New Caledonia are eager to secure a first win in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 when they meet for their second leg at Stade Numa Daly on Sunday. New Caledonia have the advantage…
New Zealand has named the squad it hopes will take it to the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France and coach Gareth Turnbull is looking for them to complete the job in style. Turnbull’s charges will enter the qualifying tournament, the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, next month as both the home nation and favourites…
A 3-2 home ground victory for Solomon Islands over Papua New Guinea in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 has put them in good stead for the final Group B encounter in Port Moresby in four days’ time. An impressive first half from the Solomon Islands had them putting the…
For some, playing in front of a very vocal, patriotic home crowd might be intimidating, but for Solomon Islands defender Haddis Aengari it’s part of what drives him. The 26-year-old will once again wear the colours of his nation at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara this evening when the Solomon Islands play Papua New Guinea…
Solomon Islands have held off Papua New Guinea to secure a 3-2 victory in this World Cup Qualifier match Solomon Islands: 1. Phillip MANGO (GK), 2. Joachim WAROI, 3. Robert LAUA, 4. Nelson SALE, 5. Haddis AENGARI, 6. Jeffery BULE, 7. Jerry DONGA, 9. Benjamin TOTORI (C), 10. Micah LEA’ALAFA, 11. Gagame FENI, 17. Atkin KAUA…
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have both experienced change since their previous meeting at the OFC Nations Cup last year, and both are equally determined to keep their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ dream alive when they meet on Friday evening in the first of two OFC Stage 3 matches. The famous Lawson Tama…