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SIFF Competitions schedule confirmed for 2024

12 January 2024
SIFF Competitions schedule confirmed for 2024

(Photo Credit – SIFF Media) The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) have confirmed a bumper schedule for 2024. The federation will host 17 competitions this year including three Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) events. One of those is the OFC Women’s Champions League, with 2024 the second edition of the tournament – featuring six teams, including…

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8 January 2024
Obituary | Simon Abana

Photo Credit: Solomon Islands Football Federation Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is deeply saddened at the passing of Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Media and Marketing Director Simon Abana. Simon played a key role in the development and promotion of football in the Solomon Islands for many years, highlighting the passionate love for the game that…

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14 December 2023
UEFA Foundation continues OFC Partnership for This Is How We Football

UEFA Foundation for Children have selected OFC to receive funding as part of their 2023 call for projects and will support This Is How We Football next year to create opportunities in and through football for girls across the Pacific. Established in 2014, the UEFA Foundation for Children works with partners to develop projects and…

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13 December 2023
Al-Ittihad prove too strong for Auckland City FC at FIFA Club World Cup™

Photo Credit: Lars Baron – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad scored three goals in 11 first-half minutes to secure victory over Auckland City FC in the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup™ in Jeddah this morning. The OFC Champions League winners – making a record 11th appearance at the competition –…

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7 December 2023
Auckland City FC prepare for the ultimate challenge at FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah

Photo Credit: Phototek Following their successful 2023 OFC Champions League campaign in Vanuatu, Auckland City FC will begin their FIFA Club World Cup adventure on Wednesday, facing off against 2022-23 Saudi Pro League champions, Al-Ittihad in Jeddah. This year’s tournament represents Auckland City’s eleventh appearance at a FIFA Club World Cup, with their 3rd place…

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4 December 2023
Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia take Pacific Games glory

Photo Credit: Pacific Games News Service Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia have won gold in the women’s and men’s football tournaments respectively, at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. It represents the sixth Pacific Games gold medal for Papua New Guinea in women’s football, with victory coming after they overpowered Fiji 4-1. An…

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1 December 2023
OFC competitions calendar confirmed for 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) can confirm the host locations and dates for all competitions to be held across the region in 2024. Following on from a successful 2023, a total of 19 events will be held in 2024, including Qualifying tournaments and National Play-offs. The Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania…

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1 December 2023
Gold medal glory on the line in Pacific Games finals in Honiara

Photo Credit: Pacific Games News Service The gold medal play-offs for the men’s and women’s football tournaments at the 2023 Pacific Games kick-off this weekend, capping off a fortnight of football action in Honiara. Friday sees the women’s action reach its climax, with Fiji facing off against Papua New Guinea in the final. Both sides…

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24 November 2023
Show your red card for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

As the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls approaches on November 25, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is gearing up to shine a spotlight on this critical issue through its impactful #ENDviolence campaign. Within the Pacific region, around 80 per cent of children have experienced some form of direct violence or…

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24 November 2023
FIFA Club Licensing expert shares his knowledge with OFC and Member Associations

Photo Credit OFC Media -Andres Portobella with OFC Clubs and Leagues Manager Steven Dillon FIFA Consultant Andres Portabella was a special guest at OFC’s Home of Football Te Kahu o Kiwa this week in Auckland, New Zealand.  Following on from a successful online OFC Learn event with participants from many countries across the Pacific Region,…

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