The tiny Pacific Island nation does not have a proud history of success in the world’s most popular game and Dutchman de Haan admits he knew little about the country…
Those were the words exclaimed by Iuli Alex Godinet, Football Federation American Samoa president, soon after arriving in Noumea for the Pacific Games.“We thank you for your support and prayers…
See below for all the play-by-play action.The starting line-ups were as follows:Papua New Guinea: 1. Lesly KALAI (GK), 3. Valentine NELSON, 4. Cyril MUTA, 7. Gari MOKA, 10. Reginald DAVANI,…
Referees Anna-Marie Keighley, Chris Kerr and Glen Lochrie will officiate in the men’s and women’s football competitions at the Games, which kick off in Nouméa tomorrow and run until September…
The last 16 champions of the national women’s knockout competition have come from the top half of the North Island (14 of those from Auckland) so as champions of the…
The Nasinu-based defender has been named skipper of the side and, despite her tender years, says she is ready to take on the responsibility.“It is an honour and privilege to…
The men’s and women’s squads both feature 17 players and Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) president Iuli Alex Godinet says they have put in plenty of effort in the build-up…
The ‘Olympics’ of the Pacific region is held once every four years and this year’s edition will involve 22 territories, 28 sports and around 3000 athletes – all looking to…
Ignoring the tired and tested ‘just-another-game’ mantra, Napier’s Grant Hastings and Wairarapa’s Phil Keinzley have decided there is no point ignoring that a rare chance to win one of New…
Nelsen played the whole match – his first since a knee operation – but Aston Villa won 3-1 to move into the top four while Blackburn are bottom of the…