New Zealand internationals Max Mata and Nando Pijnaker have lost their ticket into European football with the elimination of their Sligo Rovers side from the Europa Conference League. Rovers beat Norwegian side Viking FK 1-0 at their Showgrounds home on … Read More
The European football dream continues for All Whites Max Mata and Nando Pijnaker as they helped their Sligo Rovers side into the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. Striker Mata scored in added time to cap a 2-0 … Read More
Striker Max Mata hopes a strong performance in the UEFA Europa Conference League might re-open the door for a return to Danny Hay’s All Whites squad. The 22-year-old Aucklander has missed national selection since making his All Whites debut against … Read More
Two New Zealand internationals will feature in the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League after their League of Ireland team survived a penalty shoot-out to get through the first qualifying round. Striker Max Mata and defender Nando Pijnaker … Read More
All Whites Max Mata and Nando Pijnaker have had eventful debuts in European football while helping their Sligo Rovers side to a 2-1 win against Welsh club Bala Town. Striker Mata scored the winner for League of Ireland club Rovers … Read More
All Whites defender Nando Pijnaker is looking to his debut in European competition to put his FIFA World Cup disappointment behind him. Pijnaker plays for League of Ireland club Sligo Rovers who are preparing for a two-legged qualifying round tie … Read More
League of Ireland clubs have signed two more New Zealanders with international pedigrees. Sligo Rovers have signed All White striker Max Mata (21) only days after clinching a deal with his international teammate, defender Nando Pijnaker. Rival club Sherbourne have … Read More
Four-cap All White Nando Pijnaker has crossed Europe to join League of Ireland club Sligo Rovers. The 22-year-old defender has arrived at Sligo on a season-long loan from Portugese club Rio Ave. The move will give Pijnaker the chance to … Read More