FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written a letter to the Samoa Football Federation (SFF) upon learning that their President and OFC Executive Committee member, Toetu Petana, passed away at the age of 51 following a short illness. Petana was elected to the position of SFF President in 2011 following the organisations emergence from normalisation.…
Fiji Rugby Union has terminated the contract of Senior Operations Officer Aporosa Tuqovu. Tuqovu has joined the list of people being terminated from Rugby House so far making him the eighth man to be asked to leave FRU excluding his former Operations Manager Vilikesa Rinavuaka who handed in his resignation letter. FijiLive understands Tuqovu…
Brazil’s World Cup ambassador Pele says he’s concerned about the country’s outdated airports less than 10 weeks before the tournament begins.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…
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…
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…
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…
Due to last week’s bad weather, the 7s knockout planned for Saturday 12 April is now postponed to Saturday 26th April 2014. A statement from the organisers said the venue is still at Rove police sports ground. Prize ranges from $300 to $1500.00 with consolation prizes. Registration fee is $200 per team of 9 players.…
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…
Solomon Warriors must win Watakere United to qualify to the next stage of the O-league. The team;s head coach Moses Toata believes his team can make it against Waitakere United tomorrow despite their loss to AS Pirae of Tahiti on Wednesday. They narrowly went down 2-1 infront of a numbers of fans at Churchill Park…
The All Whites will face South Africa in Auckland next month – but questions remain over player availability for the match. The game, to be played at Mt Smart Stadium on May 30, adds a new chapter to a traditional sporting rivalry and local fans will welcome a rare opportunity to see the All Whites…