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Football show moves to prime time

14 May 2010
Football show moves to prime time

The 30-minute weekly show, which started airing earlier this month, is produced by Tonga Football Association (TFA) Media and Marketing Officer Tia Soakai and includes a round-up of football activities taking place on and off the pitch. From this week it will be broadcast on national TV, Television Tonga, at 9pm each Thursday and additionally…

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12 May 2010
O-League spot up for grabs in club champs

Local rivalries will be fierce while teams with regional and international aspirations will also be battling hard a place in the OFC Champions League.Marist FC are the reigning champions but they failed to impress in the latest O-League, picking up just one point in Group B. The winner of this year’s club championship will be…

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12 May 2010
Fiji referees find their feet

The week-long course will be conducted by OFC Referee Development Officer Massimo Raveino, Referee Instructor Neil Poloso and Fitness Trainer Kader Touati. Fiji Football Referees Director Chandra Segran says the course is vital in helping to upskill the local referees. “This will really be helpful to our local referees. It will give them a chance…

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11 May 2010
New beach soccer event proves popular

The 4-day competition, held recently at DC Park each of Honiara, attracted 10 participating teams and hundreds of spectators who were treated to the highest level of beach soccer skills ever witnessed locally.Honiara grabbed the top prize of SBD$8000 and the Our Telekom National Beach Soccer Championship trophy after defeating Northern United by 10 –…

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8 May 2010
Black Roses flourish in futsal

The Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) Futsal League concluded with a thrilling 5-4 win for the Black Roses men’s team over Lion Heart at Leone High School, less than an hour after their women’s team had cruised to an 8-1 victory over Utulei Youth. Dion Ott starred for his side in the final and was…

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8 May 2010
Nelsen Leads All Whites Awards Haul

Nelsen, who captained the All Whites, and marshalled their defences, through a successful World Cup playoff against Bahrain saw off strong challenges from another playoff hero Mark Paston and 2008 player of the year Shane Smeltz who continued to torment A-League defences throughout 2009.For masterminding the first World Cup qualification since 1982, coach Ricki Herbert…

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7 May 2010
Junior Football Ferns name squad for USA tour

The Junior Football Ferns depart on Monday for the matches on May 13 and 15 which coach Tony Readings sees as formidable but apt warm up for a July’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup where New Zealand face Brazil, North Korea and Sweden.“For us it’s an excellent opportunity to pit ourselves against the quality of…

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6 May 2010
OFC referees up to the test

Mike Hester (NZL) and his assistants Jan Hintz (NZL) and Tevita Makasini (TON) as well as referee Peter O’Leary (NZL) and his assistants Brent Best (NZL) and Matthew Taro (SOL) passed with flying colours, and have been commended by OFC President Reynald Temarii.President Temarii says it is a momentous day for Oceania and has acknowledged…

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6 May 2010
New Zealand learn fate after U-17 draw

The official draw took place at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Port of Spain on Wednesday 5 May, throwing up a number of intriguing match-ups for the group stages. New Zealand will face a tough challenge against the top qualifier from UEFA, who is yet to be determined, but Dave Edmondson’s team may fancy…

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6 May 2010
Partnership the key to grassroots success

OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas and John Walker came together at the Just Play launch to sign an agreement that will ensure both organisations work in close cooperation to deliver the grassroots initiative to around 100 schools across Manukau.Nicholas says he is delighted to be working with the South Auckland-based charity. “John Walker’s Find your…

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