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TonFoot makes DigiTV debut

6 September 2010
TonFoot makes DigiTV debut

The show is produced by the Tonga Football Association (TFA) and its screening follows a partnership between Digicel Tonga and TFA to promote grassroots football in the kingdom. The move has been welcomed by TFA General Secretary ‘Ahongalu Fusimalohi.“We are privileged to have the full support of Digicel Tonga as we drive to introduce our…

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4 September 2010
OFC refs set for World Cup

The Savusavu-based school teacher passed a fitness test in Trinidad on Friday and will now head an OFC trio, which also includes assistant referees Jacqui Stephenson from New Zealand and Tonga’s Lata Tuifutuna, in representing Oceania at the event. Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) Referees Director Chandra Segran is delighted by the news of the…

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3 September 2010
Vanuafoot now on local station

Saby Natonga, managing director and owner of FM 107, has given the thumbs up for the Vanuafoot show to broadcast the latest football developments live on air.Natonga, who is also the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) vice-president, expects the new agreement to bring news and information about the game to people of all walks of life…

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3 September 2010
Training steps up for Solomon squad

Head coach Timothy Inifiri says the pressure on the players to perform has been upped since he named the final squad of 20.“We now have the team that will play for the country so we have been working hard to make sure they will do well in the Nations Cup,” Inifiri says. “We have weekly…

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3 September 2010
Football world unites in fair play

FIFA recognises the fundamental role of fair play and respect in sport and the need to apply them to all sporting activities, including children’s activities. “Children need strong values to grow up with and football, being a team sport, makes them realise how essential discipline, respect, team spirit and fair play are for the game…

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3 September 2010
ASB Premiership ready for kickoff

The league opens with a battle of the Bombays as Auckland City travel to Waikato FC’s new Fred Jones home ground in Hamilton, while defending champions Waitakere United entertain perennial semi-finalist Team Wellington at Fred Taylor Park in West Auckland a day later.Known as the New Zealand Football Championship for the past six seasons, the…

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3 September 2010
ASB partners with NZ Football

The multi-million dollar five-year partnership will drive the development of this increasingly popular national sport, assisting NZF with their goal to implement a ‘whole of football plan’ for the benefit of New Zealanders. ASB’s commitment to NZF will transcend all levels of the game in New Zealand, from children playing their first friendly matches at…

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2 September 2010
Karembeu to be Games ambassador

The two-time OFC Player of the Year (he picked up the award in 1995 and 1998) has been chosen as an ambassador for the event, which will be held in his homeland from August 27 to September 10 next year.The Pacific Games, formerly known as the South Pacific Games, is a multi-sport competition and participation…

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2 September 2010
Riley up for American award

Riley was drafted 10th overall by FC Gold Pride in January and has been a constant presence at fullback as the Santa Clara outfit roared to the Regular Season Championship in their sophomore season.Riley is up against Boston Breakers pair Lauren Chaney and Jordan Angeli and Sky Blue’s Brittany Taylor for the award which is…

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2 September 2010
Dream outing for Kumar

The event was Kumar’s first taste of international competition outside the Oceania region and he says his appearance at the FIFA-sanctioned tournament was a good learning experience.“I can proudly say that this was a very successful outing for me,” he says. “I have learned a lot and this will help me go a very long…

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