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NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham live updates
Live updates of the football friendly between the Wellington Phoenix and Championship side Wrexham AFC. The Welsh side, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, finish their Wrexham Down Under tour following matches against Sydney FC (lost 2-1) and Melbourne Utd (won 3-0). Wellington Phoenix: 1. Josh Oluwayemi, 5. Fin Roa Conchie, 9. Hideki Ishige, 15. Isaac Hughes, 17. Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues, 18. Lukas Kelly-Heald, 24. Xuan Loke, 25. Kazuki Nagasawa (c), 27. Matthew Sheridan, 29. Luke Brooke-Smith, 39. Jayden Smith Subs: 35. Matt Foorde, 40. Eamonn McCarron, 31. Ryan Lee, 32. Ryan Watson, 33. Dylan Gardiner, 34. Nick Murphy, 36. Luke Mitchell, 37. Anaru Cassidy, 42. Fergus Gillion, 44. Dan Makowem, 45. Lewis Partridge, 46. Lachlan Candy, 47. Luke Flowerdew, 48. Mac Munro Wrexham AFC: 1. Arthur Okonkwo, 24. Dan Scarr, 4. Max Cleworth, 3. Lewis Brunt, 47. Ryan Longman, 37. Matty James, 6. Tom O'Connor, 38. Elliot Lee, 7. James McClean (c), 45. Harry Ashfield, 18. Ryan Hardie Subs: 21. Danny Ward, 13. Callum Burton, 34. Aaron James, 19. Jacob Mendy, 5. Eoghan O'Connell, 44. MaxPurvis, 23. Sebastian Revan, 29. Ryan Barnett, 15. George Dobson, 12. George Evans, 40. Alex Moore, 22. Modou Faal, 9. Ollie Palmer, 42. Callum Edwards
NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Football: All Whites defender Liberato Cacace joins Wrexham on three-year deal
All Whites defender Liberato Cacace has signed with Wrexham AFC on the eve of their friendly clash with the Wellington Phoenix. Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have splashed the cash for the 24-year-old, with reports saying the Welsh club has paid a transfer fee of around $8.9m for
NZ Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham: Pre-season friendly at Sky Stadium
The Wellington Phoenix are realistic in their expectations as they prepare to face EFL Championship side Wrexham in the capital tomorrow. The Red Dragons, owned by Hollywood pair Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will be hosted by the A-League club in a pre-season friendly for the final match of their
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari signed by A-League club Wellington Phoenix
The captain of the Nepalese women's football team Sabitra Bhandari has signed with A-League club Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2026-27 season. 'Sabitra, a national icon and Nepal's all-time leading goal scorer. Her leadership, experience, and on-field excellence will be invaluable both on and off the pitch,' the club wrote in a post on Instagram. Bhandari recently led the national team in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, where Nepal fell short after losing a decisive match against Uzbekistan on penalties. She has previously played for Indian Women's League (IWL) side Gokulam Kerala. Bhandari is currently the all-time top-scorer in IWL. Related Topics Sabitra Bhandari
RNZ News
5 days ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
Nepal captain signs for Wellington Phoenix
Photo: Photosport The Wellington Phoenix have secured the signature of Nepal women's captain Sabitra Bhandari for the next two A-League seasons. Bhandari, 29, has been a prolific goal scorer for both club and country. The striker, popularly known as Samba, has scored 66 goals in 60 matches for Nepal, including netting three hat-tricks in three matches in the recent AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification tournament. She found the back of the net more than 60 times in 24 matches in the Indian Women's Super League, helping secure a move to En Avant Guingamp in France, where last year she became the first Nepalese player to play and score in a top European league. Interim Phoenix head coach Amy Shepherd believed the Phoenix have signed a player of "exceptional calibre". "She has demonstrated her abilities against some of the best players in the world in France, and brings a wealth of international experience and attacking prowess to our squad. "Sabitra is a national icon in Nepal and the country's all-time leading goal scorer, and her leadership, experience, and on-field excellence will be invaluable both on and off the pitch. "Her natural movement, intelligent link-up play, and clinical finishing are qualities we believe will significantly enhance our effectiveness in the final third. Her presence promises to add a new dimension to our attacking play. "Beyond her footballing talents, Sabitra's inspiring journey, determination, and deep love for the game resonate strongly with the values of our club." Bhandari will get to Wellington for the start of pre-season training in September. "I am really excited to come to the Phoenix, score lots of goals and make the fans super happy," she said. "When I heard about the Phoenix's ambitions for next season, it was easy for me to make the decision to join." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
