Fifteen points from stoppage time goals tells its own story for O’Connor Knights who head into their weekend fixture with Tuggeranong United at O’Connor Enclosed in buoyant mood in the National Premier League, potentially within touching distance of the top of the table. Coming into the match off a fixture in the Australia Cup Round…
Brittany Palombi is a household name in the Canberra football scene, and after over a decade of consistent goalscoring in the National Premier League Women’s (NPLW), the forward continues to go from strength to strength. Currently on a run of four consecutive golden boots, and off the back of a Player of the Season award…
For four minutes they could dream. Four glorious minutes in which the minnows from O’Connor Knights, the Capital Football Premier League title holders, led the A-League giants of Macarthur FC. Four minutes in which the team that was, until a couple of seasons ago a second-tier outfit, scaled the highest of heights. When Phakedi Manda…
Missed the Women’s National Premier League Round 16? Here’s your wrap-up! IN A NUTSHELL The top two won again as the top four met in matches in Round 17. Olympic held off Croatia, scoring twice early to help themselves to three points, while the Blue Devils netted early against the Gunners and then netted three…
Missed the Men’s National Premier League Round 16? Here’s your wrap-up! IN A NUTSHELL As Sir Alex Ferguson once said, ‘Football, Bloody Hell.’ A weekend of drama in the NPLM as Yoogali bagged a 96th minute winner, their first ever in the top-flight, the Knights bagged a 95th minute winner, as seems to happen most…
Matthew Plevey of Majura FC is our Male Club Lime Community Player of the Month for July 2024! Matthew has been a vital part of the Majura FC Capital League 1 & 2 Open teams both as a player and manager. Off the field, he has worked tirelessly to organise the management of his players, training…
Becky Rizzo of UC Stars is our Female Club Lime Community Player of the Month for July 2024! A stalwart of the game in Canberra, Rizzo is a worthy recipient of the award. “Every team needs a Becky no question.,” stated nominator Vanessa Burdett. “Reliable, tenacious, versatile & determined are just a some of Becky’s qualities.…
Our Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month Award, for July 2024, goes to PAUL SUTTON from Belnorth FC. Paul has volunteered to coach one of the Belnorth Junior teams for the last four years, and he has never missed a game. He is there at every training session and game. The team loves him as a coach,…
Capital Football Referees are made up of people who walk all different paths in life but are united by a love for the game. Currently, there are around 600 individuals in the Canberra and Capital region who contribute to the success of our junior and senior football competitions, as well as futsal competitions too! Being…
Celebrate our unsung heroes behind local sports with the Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year award. The national program honours dads who tirelessly support local sports teams. Whether they’re coaching, carpooling, fundraising, or cheering from the sidelines, every effort counts. Last year’s winner, father of four Greg McKervey from Cobar, NSW, highlighted the joy…
