Hekari United is looking to uphold a revered legacy when it kicks off its OFC Champions League 2023 campaign against local club Ifira Blackbird in Port Vila, Vanuatu today. Only two clubs in the Pacific – New Zealand’s Auckland City and Ba from Fiji – have played in more OCL tournaments than the Papua New…
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Suva FC have proven far too strong for Lupe Ole Soaga in their opening Group A match at the OFC Champions League 2023 in Vanuatu. Two goals in three minutes after a scoreless first half hour provided the catalyst for the Fijian side to stroll to a commanding 6-0 victory against a physical Samoan side…
Auckland City FC recovered from a shock first half deficit to beat Solomon Warriors FC 3-1 in the opening match of the OFC Champions League 2023 in Vanuatu. A red card five minutes into the second half for Solomon Warriors goalkeeper Timothy Maearasia for a foul in the box on Auckland City striker Angus Kilkolly…
((left to right) Lupe Ole Soaga manager La’i Tautiaga, Auckland City FC coach Albert Riera, Solomon Warriors coach Frank Ne’e Jnr, Suva FC coach Maxwell Thaggard (Credit OFC Media via Phototek) Defending champions Auckland City FC have delivered tournament hosts Vanuatu glowing praise on the eve of the OFC Champions League. Oceania’s premier men’s club…
Auckland City FC will be chasing a record 11th OFC Champions League title as the flagship Oceania men’s club tournament kicks off in Vanuatu this weekend. The New Zealand club champions have been an almost unstoppable force over the years but will be wary of underestimating their Group A opponents Suva FC, Solomon Warriors and…
The Pacific Prevention Summit was held in Fiji last month where the OFC and representatives were accompanied by more than 100 delegates from across the region to play, pray, learn and engage in effective strategies to end violence. Oceania Football Confederation and representatives from three member associations were invited by UN Women to attend in…
With the OFC Champions League 2023 kicking off in Vanuatu this weekend, we round-up our profiles of the eight teams competing, finishing off with a focus on the host nation side, Ifira Black Bird FC. Photo Credit: Port Vila Football Association Ifira Blackbird Football Club (IBBFC) was established in 1918 during the colonial times in…
