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Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers – Roy Krishna

1 June 2023
Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers – Roy Krishna

Image credit: OFC OFC Ambassador and Fiji national team legend Roy Krishna was back in his home country recently, helping promote futsal and its benefits for young football players. He joined OFC futsal consultant Juliano Schmelling to support the delivery of OFC futsal C Licence with Fiji FA national team coach and development officer Jerry…

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31 May 2023
Vanuatu’s Brian Kaltak voted in A-League’s PFA Team of the Season

Photo Credit: AAPIMAGE Vanuatu international and Central Coast Mariners defender Brian Kaltak has been voted in the PFA Team of the Season for Australia’s A-League. The imposing stopper has enjoyed an incredible season, his first full campaign as a professional player having signed for the Mariners in September of last year. “When I found out…

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31 May 2023
Teams receive warm welcome from dignitaries at inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea

The five teams competing in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea received a warm welcome at the official pre-tournament cocktail function at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium on Tuesday night. The teams mixed and mingled with each other before hearing from keynote speakers including PNGFA President and OFC Vice President John Kapi…

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31 May 2023
New Zealand’s 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup run ends at hands of impressive USA

(Photo Credit: Buda Mendes – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) New Zealand have bowed out of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup following a 4-0 defeat to USA in Mendoza, Argentina on Wednesday morning. The Kiwis had qualified following a third-place finish in Group A with four points, enough to secure a Round of 16 place…

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30 May 2023
Five teams ready for kickoff in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea

(Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek) Coaches and captains of the five competing teams have completed pre-tournament media duties ahead of Thursday’s kickoff in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. There was an air of excitement around the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in the nation’s capital as the…

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30 May 2023
NZF using regional stories to promote culture and collective identity

Photo credit: Photosport Over 14,000 students in New Zealand are set to take part in Kōtuitui, a schools programme that uses the context of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to learn about culture and collective identity. OFC board member and New Zealand Football president Dr Johanna Wood, NZ Football CEO Andrew Pragnell and Football Fern…

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30 May 2023
Showcasing Papua New Guinea – host country of the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League

(Photo Credit: PNGFA – Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, Port Moresby) Papua New Guinea has proven itself to be powerful force in women’s football in the Oceania region over the past two decades. Now, hot on the heels of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff tournament in February, Papua New Guinea (PNG) plays host…

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29 May 2023
Labasa Women’s FC hoping to take domestic success into OFC Women’s Champions League 2023

(Photo Credit: Fiji FA) As we gear up for the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 #OWCL2023, we’re profiling the five teams taking part in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Labasa Women’s FC enter the competition as Fiji’s representative. Labasa Women’s FC is the current champion in women’s football in Fiji and have dominated the…

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29 May 2023
New Zealand to meet USA in Round of 16 clash at FIFA U-20 World Cup

(Photo Credit: Guillermo Legaria – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) New Zealand have qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, securing their place in the knockout phase as one of the best 3rd placed teams in the group stage. Darren Bazeley’s side finished third in Group A, following a victory…

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27 May 2023
Auckland City FC claim record-extending 11th OFC Champions League title in extra-time nail-biter

(Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek) Auckland City FC have survived a ferocious grand final fightback to beat Suva FC 4-2 in extra time at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and successfully defend their OFC Champions League title. Up 2-0 at halftime, Auckland City battled a rampant opposition, extreme heat, the loss of key midfielder…

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