JOHN MORRIS STEPS DOWN AT NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Football chairman John Morris today confirmed he will not seek re-election at the sport’s annual congress (AGM) in June. Morris, who has been chairman for the past six years, will continue in the role until the June 25 congress, after which one of the newly elected/appointed seven member board will assume…

HONIARA – Marist FC handed Kossa FC a harsh lesson in the realities of fighting campaigns on two fronts after it defeated the Jacob Moli-coached club 3-0 at a rain-soaked Lawson Tama Stadium yesterday. Solomon Islands former OFC O-League club representatives Marist scored three second half goals to keep their hopes of qualifying for the…

  HONIARA – Kossa’s goal scoring heroes James Naka and Joe Luwi will not feature in this afternoons Top 8 match against Marist FC. The two key players along with Franco Ne’e and Samson Takayama have been rested for this match with one eye on next weekend’s OFC O-League final against Waitakere United in Auckland….

Tafea FC has increased their lead atop the PVFA Super 5 Series after trashed Tupuji Imere FC 5-1 last Saturday at the Port-Vila Stadium. It only took Francois Sakama seven minutes to grab the lead for Tafea when he collected a corner from Moise Poida and opened the score with a perfect diving header. Tafea…

Waikato Football Club is seeking applicants for the positions of head coach and assistant coach for the 2008-2009 NZFC season. “Having completed a thorough review process we would like to open the coaching and manager positions to the wider public” said Waikato FC board Chairman Keith Ward. “I would like to personally extend my gratitude…

A much improved performance from Mitchelton FC was not enough to overcome league leaders Rochedale Rovers on Saturday night. Rochedale found themselves 2-0 up at halftime and were on cruise control until Mitchelton staged a spirited second half fight back. Fenedy Mausavakalo and man of the match Richard Iwai proved a handful for the Rochedale…

AS Mont Dore has revived the Super Ligue’s playoff title race with an upset 1-0 win over AS Magenta at Stade Numa Daly on Saturday. AS Magenta were hoping to be crowned champions with a win but instead suffered their first defeat of the playoffs at the hands of a very motivated Mont Dore side…

HONIARA – Makuru FC got off to an impressive start in the DJ League’s Top 8 opening match by beating Marist 2-1 at Lawson Tama Stadium last night. But their win came at a price as influential defender Nelson Sale saw red and was sent for an early shower and faces suspension and mandatory fine…

 New Zealand Football is on the verge of possibly its most challenging but opportune time in recent years. Activity, interest and the overall scale of the game have all grown significantly, and the challenge for the sport in New Zealand is to translate that growth into sustainable commercial success. The Chief Executive is charged with…

Waitakere United striker Roy Krishna will spend two weeks training with the Wellington Phoenix from Monday May 5; it was announced today in a joint statement by both clubs. Waitakere United Chairman Rex Dawkins is delighted that a young player of such promise is being given the opportunity by the Phoenix to work with Coach…