O’Connor Knights came from behind to record a second win of the season and consign the Monaro Panthers to a second defeat as a late penalty from Patrick O’Rourke secured a 2-1 win for the hosts on a damp and dreary day at O’Connor Enclosed. O’Rourke, summoned from the substitutes bench by Head Coach Miro…
CPL REVIEW: EAGLES AND CITY FIGHT OUT EPIC DERBY DRAW
A sensational derby match ended all-square as White Eagles and Queanbeyan City shared four goals in an epic Capital Premier League Clash at Woden Park which also featured a brace of red cards for the visiting team. The Eagles led 2-0 but ten-man Queanbeyan, who went into the fixture top-of-the-table and undefeated, showed immense character…
Applications Open for 2023 Kanga Cup Referee Youth Academy
The 2023 Kanga Cup Organising Committee (KCOC) are now seeking applications from Referees and Referee Coaches who would like to participate in the Referee Youth Academy for the 2023 Kanga Cup. The Kanga Cup Referee Youth Academy (KCRYA) is an opportunity for selected interstate, overseas and local referees to receive intensive coaching and mentoring, with…
PREVIEW – WOMEN: TIGHT AT THE TOP IN NPL
Tight as the competition has been after three rounds, the eight teams eye this weekend as a real opportunity to push on with their season. With noting to choose between the teams, it’s difficult to predict who might come out on top in Round 4. A bit of Friday Night Live action will kick everything…
PREVIEW – MEN: EARLY PACE-SETTERS OUT TO INCREASE ADVANTAGE
The Men’s National Premier League reaches Round 4 this weekend with a trio of matches set to tantalise football fans across the National Capital. Monaro Panthers, fresh off a brace of back-to-back victories in the league, make the trip to O’Connor Enclosed to tackle the O’Connor Knights, a venue where they achieved much success in…
SAP Term 2 EOI’s now open!
Capital Football has opened up EOI’s for our Skill Acquisition Program for Term 2. Training will begin on the 6th of May on Friday evenings at Hawker Football Centre, taking place from 5.30-6.30pm, and will finish at the conclusion of Term 2 schooling. The 9-week term will cost $90. Please see the EOI link below to register…
FEATURE: AMBITIOUS AS ALWAYS: CROATIA LOOKING TO ENHANCE THEIR DOMINANCE
Canberra Croatia entered the 2023 season with traditionally lofty ambitions and took to the field with a renewed sense of determination to eclipse the solitary trophy they won in 2022. The previous campaign saw the League Champions storm to victory, claiming their 25th league title under the guidance of Head Coach, Dean Ugrinic. With his…
AUSTRALIA CUP: POPOVICH DOUBLE SEES OLYMPIC PROGRESS
A second-half brace from striker Nik Popovich helped to send Canberra Olympic into the Federation Cup Semi-Final with a convincing 3-0 victory against West Canberra Wanderers at the Australian Institute of Sport. Popovich, who returned to the team having served a one-match suspension after being dismissed in the National Premier League Round 2 match against…
FEATURE: YOUTH-FOCUSED CROATIA HAVE EYES FIXED ON A FOUR-PEAT
Canberra Croatia have well and truly established themselves as the dominant force in the Women’s National Premier League and will be eager to consolidate that position with another silverware-clinching season. The 2022 campaign saw Croatia firmly cement their superiority in Canberra’s top-flight, by finishing as league winners by a comfortable five points, making it the…
IBERCUP TO SPONSOR KANGA CUP HUB
Kanga Cup is pleased to announce that IberCup will be the competitions designated Hub Presenter for the 2023 edition. The agreement will see the IberCup logo on our ground maps and on the Hub, located at Lyneham, itself. IberCup is one of the largest International Youth Football Tournaments in the world. Offering teams and individuals…