Brazil airports a World Cup concern: Pele

Brazil’s World Cup ambassador Pele says he’s concerned about the country’s outdated airports less than 10 weeks before the tournament begins. The country’s greatest football star says it’s worrisome how renovation and expansion is being handled for the airports that will receive World Cup visitors in June and July. Although the country had seven years…

OFC champ league match day 5 preview

The first match today sees Tahiti’s AS Dragon paired with defending champions Auckland City FC. Dragon lost 1-0 to Amicale on Tuesday while Auckland comfortably beat home team Nadi 3-0 to top Group B and solidify their status as favourites to advance to the semi-finals. Former K League player Daewook Kim made a strong contribution…

Totori extends goal tally

Solomon Islands star Benjamin Totori extended his Oceania Football Confederation Champions League all-time goals tally after guiding Waitakere United to a 2-0 win against Kiwi FC at Churchill Park in Lautoka Wednesday. The striker caused havoc for the Kiwi FC defence displaying his uncanny skills.   Despite being heavily marked Totori found the back of…

Solkick clinic every weekend

Solomon Islands AFL staff will be running junior Solkick clinics every Saturday at Woodford Oval from 8:30am. Everyone is welcome and there will be prizes and giveaways at the end of each session. Senior football will recommence this Saturday. Round 2 will see KG Sharks take on the Real Lions at 2:00pm and China Town…

Bodo disappointed

Solomon Warriors sponsor Hon Bodo Dettke was disappointed over luck of support by Solomon Island Football Federation (SIFF) and the government towards the team. He said he has to dig deep into his own pocket to meet the expenses which cost him SBD$109,000 due to lack of support. He said while OFC has paid the…

EPA negotiation delayed

THE start of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) negotiation was delayed mainly because Pacific countries were working on their market access offers, says the European Union. In reaction to critical remarks made at the Pacific-African Caribbean Pacific trade and fisheries meeting on EPA negotiations with the EU, Delegation of the EU for the Pacific head…