Missed the National Premier League Round 1? Here’s your wrap-up!

IN A NUTSHELL

A world-class goal from Roko Strika helped Monaro Panthers get their season off to a flier, Strika struck from sixty metres as Panthers built on an early lead to defeat Canberra Olympic 3-0. Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu enjoyed his debut for Gungahlin United, the American striker bagging five as the Gunners routed Tuggeranong United 6-0, whilst there was no fairytale NPL debut for promoted Yoogali SC, the Grand Final winning Canberra Croatia emerging from their trip to Griffith with a 3-0 success.

GOAL OF THE WEEK

 

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK

A five-star display from Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu wins the Performance of the Week. An all-round display of quality finishing from the Gunners new frontman means he now has netted an incredible twelve NPL goals in his last six matches.

TEAM OF THE WEEK

COMING SOON

The league Champions will finally get their season up and running this Saturday evening as they travel to Monaro Panthers, Yoogali SC make their first trip to Canberra in the NPL when they meet Canberra Olympic at O’Connor prior to that match while on Sunday attention switches to Deakin Stadium for Canberra Croatia versus Gungahlin United, and Greenway where Tuggeranong United tackle Tigers FC.