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Teams learn path to U-17 finals

5 November 2010
Teams learn path to U-17 finals

OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas was on hand to conduct the draw at the OFC headquarters, along with Deputy General Secretary Greg Larsen, Technical Director Patrick Jacquemet and Head of Competitions David Firisua.The Oceania qualifiers will be held in Auckland, New Zealand next year from January 8 to 19 while the FIFA U-17 World Cup…

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5 November 2010
Grassroots revolution begins

The plan is a five to 10-year strategy to attract and retain more and better players, coaches, educators, referees and volunteers by raising the quality of experiences for all involved. While the strategy is a national plan built on international best-practice, it is in New Zealand Football’s seven member federations that the impact of the…

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4 November 2010
Budding refs give it a go

FFS technical director Tunoa Lui and referee’s instructor Atufili Talaia facilitated the three-day course with the help of two national team players. The much-anticipated course was also supported by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC).“It’s great that we were able to conduct this course in Savaii,” Talaia says.“We can see that the participants…

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2 November 2010
Second academy taking shape

Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) chief executive officer Bob Kumar says the project is in its second stage and should be completed by some time early next year.“Work is in progress at the moment and we are looking at its completion for early 2011,” he says. “Much of the work has been held up this…

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2 November 2010
Workshops wrap up in Honiara

The workshops were led by OFC Just Play coordinator Colin Tuaa and he was assisted by technical staff from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF).Their aim was to introduce teachers to Just Play – an OFC initiative designed to promote football and healthy living for children aged between six and 12 years – and give…

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2 November 2010
Elliott signs with Phoenix

The vastly experienced All Whites midfielder, born and raised in Wellington, has joined the Phoenix as an injury replacement for Oscar Roberto “Toto” Cornejo. Pending international transfer clearance, Elliott will be eligible to make his debut for the Phoenix in their midweek clash with Brisbane Roar at Westpac Stadium on Wednesday night. Despite starring for…

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1 November 2010
In the spotlight: Terry O’Donnell

Kiwi lead the SamoaTel Premier League after five matches, what have been the factors behind your winning run?At the base of Kiwi’s success is a very strong team spirit and sense of togetherness. This runs throughout the whole club and everyone has a real passion for the club and for the game. Building on the…

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1 November 2010
Savusavu earn promotion

Savusavu needed just a draw in the second leg of the promotion/relegation series against Nasinu to earn promotion and achieved just that with a scoreless stalemate at TFL National Stadium in Suva on Sunday.The northern-based side entered the match with an advantage following the 1-0 victory over Nasinu last weekend at Subrail Park in the…

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1 November 2010
Auckland sides remain unbeaten

Waitakere United forward Allan Pearce hit a brace to go alongside a Roy Krishna strike and seal a 3-1 win over Hawke’s Bay United at Park Island on Sunday. The win is the defending champions’ their second ASB Premiership win on the trot. It was a tough start for Hawke’s Bay, who fell behind to…

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29 October 2010
New staff join Technical Department

The pair will work alongside Technical Director Patrick Jacquemet and Technical Coordinator Colin Tuaa as OFC programmes aimed at players, coaches, referees and medical personnel continue to increase.Sope has joined as the new Women’s Development Officer and will focus on the progress of the female game in the Pacific region. She will build on the…

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