The Kiwis match against the North Americans will be played in Los Angeles on 3 March, in the first of up to six warm-up matches for the finals in South Africa, New Zealand Football said.New Zealand will take on world champions Italy, Slovakia and Paraguay in Group F at South Africa 2010, and national coach…
Today we feature Tonga U-20 Women’s national team striker Penateti Feke.Player Profile: Penateti FekeBeing at the right place at the right time can be rewarding and for Tonga’s most promising female striker, Penateti Feke, it was chance that brought the 19-year-old to the game she loves.Hailing from a family crazy about sport, Feke’s first taste…
For those wishing to get in contact with OFC please do so via email. There may, however, be a delay in response time due to the holiday break.The team at Oceania Football Confederation wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.Toute l’équipe de la Confédération Océanienne de Football vous souhaite un Joyeux Noël…
Pledging $450,000 over the next three seasons to the national league and National Youth League, NZF reaffirmed its commitment to the franchise-based format of the NZFC, currently in its sixth year and basking in the shared glow of its champion Auckland City’s success at the FIFA Club World Cup and football’s overall resurgence. On top…
It was a night to remember, with on-stage appearances by former and current football stars, prominent celebrities and a musical show headlined by Italian pop star Laura Pausini.Messi had an outstanding 2009, leading his club FC Barcelona to a historic season and collecting the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and Super Cup…
Green netted in the 15th, 18th, and 42nd minutes at Bayer Growers Stadium as Auckland claimed their fourth grand final win in succession, with all of those victories coming at the expense of Capital.“I’m stoked with the goals, but I’m more happy with the team effort and winning the final,” Green said.After starting the season…
Leon Birnie was the hero for the home side, converting a penalty in the 11th minute and scoring a 63rd minute header to complete a sensational comeback after Allan Pearce and Neil Sykes first half goals gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at halftime. Auckland City and YoungHeart Manawatu now trail Waitakere by three points…
Round 11 represents the second time this season there has been three-way congestion at the top of the Premier League table, illustrating just how tight the competition is. Despite the convincing tone of the final scoreline, Adidas weren’t easybeats and had held Moaula 2–2 at halftime. Luki Gosche scored the first two goals for Moaula…
Jason Hayne played his part with a goal in each half to set up the victory and cap off a stunning tournament for the Oceania representatives who bring home $1.5 million USD in prize money.Coach Paul Posa emphasized the importance of the result straight after the match. “We gave a good account of ourselves and…
On hand to receive the championship trophies from FFAS President Iuli Alex Godinet and Vice-President Sandra Herrera was Black Roses’ Vice-President John Ott. The trophies also came with $500 cash prize each for the men and women’s titles. Ilaoa & Toomata finished second in the men’s rankings and received $300 cash prize while last year’s…