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New Zealand’s FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign on a knife edge following defeat to Argentina.

27 May 2023
New Zealand’s FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign on a knife edge following defeat to Argentina.

(Photo Credit: Marcelo Endelli – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) New Zealand’s 2023 FIFA U20 campaign hangs in the balance following a defeat to host nation Argentina in San Juan The Kiwis struggled in the first half as Argentina imposed a relentless pressing and passing game that saw them dominate possession for the majority of the…

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27 May 2023
Fiji bow out of FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeat by Ecuador

(Photo Credit: Rodrigo Valle – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The Junior Bula boys have completed their second ever appearance at a FIFA U-20 World Cup with a heavy 9-0 loss to Ecuador in Santiago Del Estero in Argentina. It follows a 4-0 defeat by Slovakia and a 3-0 loss to the USA. The South Americans…

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26 May 2023
“Every match a grand final” – ref Yareboinen excited for challenge

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Papua New Guinea referee David Yareboinen feels privileged to be appointed to referee the OFC Champions League 2023 final, but his preparation and execution won’t change. “Every match is always a grand final,” the 32-year-old said. “The preparation will not change but we try to improve and polish up…

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26 May 2023
History beckons in OFC Champions League 2023 final – but for who?

Image credit: Phototek An OFC Champions League for the ages is set for a fitting final in Port Vila, Vanuatu tomorrow when 10-time champions Auckland City FC defend their crown against a genuine contender in Suva FC. Wednesday’s phenomenal semi-finals – where Auckland City were three minutes away from being eliminated before winning on penalties…

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26 May 2023
Koloale FC – The Solomon Islands big hope for inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League

(Photo: Koloale FC’s Rose Biru. Credit: SIFF MEDIA) The inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League #OWCL2023, kicks off in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  on June 1. In the build up to the tournament, we are looking at the five teams competing to be crowned champions. Today. the focus is on Koloale FC of Solomon Islands….

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25 May 2023
Kiwi FC carry Samoa’s hopes into the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in PNG

The inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League #OWCL2023, kicks off in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  on June 1. In the build-up to the tournament, we are looking at the five teams competing to be crowned champions. Today. the focus is on Kiwi FC of Samoa Samoa’s representative at the OFC Women’s Champions League, Kiwi FC…

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25 May 2023
Just Play Emergency Response Programme supports Vanuatu after natural disaster

Earlier this year Vanuatu issued a state of emergency after being hit by twin tropical cyclones, Judy, and Kevin causing an estimated US$50 million in damage. To support the affected children and communities dealing with the widespread devastation, Vanuatu Football Federation have initiated the delivery of the Just Play Emergency Response Programme. The Sport for…

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24 May 2023
Suva FC hang tough to make OFC Champions League 2023 final

(Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek) Fijian champions Suva FC have edged out Tahiti’s AS Pirae 4-2 in extra time at Vanuatu’s Freshwater Stadium to make Saturday’s final of OFC Champions League 2023. Despite playing the last 21 minutes of regulation time and half an hour of extra time with 10 men, Suva found the…

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24 May 2023
OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 | How to Watch

Catch ALL 10 matches of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 in Papua New Guinea, streaming LIVE and free here on OFC TV on the OFC website.  All times local: MATCH DAY ONE 1 June 1200 Labasa Women FC v Kiwi FC – WATCH HERE 1700 Hekari United FC v AS Academy Féminine – WATCH…

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24 May 2023
Auckland City FC squeak into OFC Champions League final on penalties after extra time thriller

(Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek) Auckland City have completed a remarkable fightback to beat Ifira Black Bird 5-4 on penalties at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and make Saturday’s final of the OFC Champions League 2023. Down 2-0 two thirds of the way through the roller-coaster match, the 10-time champions were just three minutes…

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