OFC U12 Festival of Football

THE SPIRIT OF THE OFC U-12 FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL

The OFC U-12 Festival of Football is removed from the traditional tournament format by introducing a compulsory cultural element to the football aspect of the event. All teams are required to partake in a day of cultural exchange designed to promote understanding between players and of their surroundings and create friendships with their peers.

The first OFC U-12 Festival of Football was held in 2006 in Fiji with the competition won by New Zealand's United Soccer1 squad led by Keith Pritchett and Cameron Mitchell.

United Soccer1 represented both New Zealand and OFC at the Danone Nations Cup in Lyon, France, playing against teams such as South Africa and France with great credit.

Who is taking part in the 2007 OFC U-12 Festival of Football – Port Moresby 2007?

NEW CALEDONIA —1 team

The Les Cagous coached by Stephane Drahusak and Christian Charlier will represent Nouvelle Caledonienne in it's first ever appearance at the OFC U-12 Festival of Football tournament.

NEW ZEALAND — 1 team

United Soccer1 coached by Keith Pritchett and Cameron Mitchell will represent New Zealand again after appearing at the 2006 Danone Nations Cup in France.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA—4 teams

Papua New Guinea is represented in their home tournament by four teams each representing a different region of the country. Bugandi Secondary School, PNG Highlands, Kokopo School Soccer and PNG 4 will fly the flag for youngsters from the Oceania Football Confederation's biggest nation.

SOLOMON ISLANDS —1 team

Solomon Islands Katukatu make their second appearance at the OFC U-12 Festival of Football after Vura Primary School won the SIFF Junior Schools competition in Honiara.

VANUATU —1 team

Saint Joseph school won the Vanuakids Primary Schools competition sponsored by the National Bank of Vanuatu