Prime Minister becomes All Whites World Cup patron

An offer was extended to Mr Key by the Chairman of New Zealand Football, Frank van Hattum and CEO Michael Glading.The Prime Minister’s acceptance was confirmed today with a handshake and the gift of a scarf and personalised All Whites shirt from van Hattum, Glading and All Whites coach Ricki Herbert at Mr Key’s office…

The champion club side grabbed top spot in Group B after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over sister club Marist FC in Honiara at the weekend, bettering their efforts from last season when they finished one point behind group winners Koloale FC. Coach Jerry Allan says he is now looking forward to playing Waitakere United.“They’re just…

FIFA Development Officer for Oceania Glenn Turner, OFC Deputy General Secretary Greg Larsen and Win in Oceania Senior Project Manager Vairani Davio worked closely with CIFA Executive Members, staff and local clubs to finalise a ‘master plan’ for the organisation for the next three years.Newly re-elected CIFA President Lee Harmon said that all stakeholders were…

Despite finishing the match with 10-men, Neil Emblen’s side held on for the crucial point and will now face Group B winners Hekari United in a two-legged final (17 April/2 May) to see who will represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010. Auckland City meanwhile have to settle for second place in…

Reports out of Port Vila suggest that a number of the 3000 spectators ran onto the playing pitch following Lautoka’s third goal in the 86th minute, forcing local officials to end the match prematurely. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says that an investigation will be opened into the matter.“There was a security breach shortly before…

The other finalist will be determined tomorrow when Auckland City meet Waitakere United in the Group A decider at Kiwitea Street, with Waitakere needing only a draw to claim top spot while Auckland need the win. It was the imports who starred for Hekari today with goals coming from Fijian Pita Bolatoga and Solomon Islanders…

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert and his assistant Brian Turner have confirmed their attendance at the crucial Group A decider which kicks off at 3:00pm on Sunday at Kiwitea Street in Sandringham. Auckland City midfielder Chad Coombes made his All Whites debut against Mexico earlier this month and says he is hoping to back that…

The Young Football Ferns take on the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Tonga on April 12, 14 and 16 respectively and while New Zealand start as favourites to qualify for September’s finals in the Caribbean, Edmondson believes nothing should be taken for granted.“We haven’t been looking past the qualifying tournament,” said Edmondson“If and when…