Now the young defender is just days away from featuring for New Zealand in front of a global audience on the world’s greatest football stage. Having just turned 20, Smith is one of the youngest players at the world cup. But All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has stated previously he would have no hesitation in…
The clash was Gold Coast’s first pre-season friendly ahead of their upcoming A-League campaign but the New Caledonia players were in no mood to let their opponents ease back into action after the off-season.The score was locked at 2-2 with ten minutes remaining before a harmless strike from outside the penalty area ricocheted off United…
All the teams had a break last week but are straight back into the action with Nadi hosting Nasinu at 7pm on Saturday night at Prince Charles Park and Tavua travelling to Lawaqa Park to face Nadroga on Sunday. Vodafone Fiji FACT runner-up Navua takes on the Skippy U-20 side on the same day at…
Played in three 30-minute periods, the match was not classed as an official international but instead a chance for both sides to try different combinations and give fringe players time on the pitch. New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert took full advantage of the opportunity, making eight substitutions and three positional switches during the game. After…
The aim of the day is to increase the profile of women’s football in Honiara, the nation’s capital, through participation.Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) women’s development officer Diane Justus says plenty is in store for those taking part and that everyone is welcome to be involved.“We are planning competitions for the veterans, the disabled and…
An announcement of the winners was made prior to the OFC Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday morning (local time). Vicelich earns recognition as Oceania’s top male footballer following a successful year for club and country. The central defender’s highlights include FIFA World Cup qualification with the All Whites and captaining Auckland City FC…
The first Futsalwhites squad named since 2008 features eight new caps, with six representatives from Auckland, five from Wellington and one from Hawke’s Bay. NZ Football futsal development manager Dave Payne says the Futsalwhites were selected after a series of regional trials and training camps conducted by OFC futsal project manager Scott Gilligan. “It’s a…
Brown sustained the injury in a friendly against Australia in Melbourne on May 24, but has been passed fit to travel and resume training with the rest of the All Whites squad.New Zealand team doctor Celeste Geertsema will now take over supervision of Brown’s recovery programme on the ground in South Africa. New Zealand coach…
FFAS President Iuli Alex Godinet, vice-president Sandra Herrera and executive committee member Silasila Samuelu left for Johannesburg last Saturday and will return to American Somoa on Sunday.They are delighted to be at the biggest football event on the planet and are looking forward to fostering their relationships with colleagues from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)…
He will be joined for the Group B clash by the other members of his match officials’ trio, fellow Kiwi Jan Hendrik Hintz and Tonga’s Tevita Makasini, who have both been named as assistant referees – more commonly known as linesmen – for the game.The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) will also be represented during the…