OFC/NZF Goalkeeping C Licence paves the way for rising stars in women’s goalkeeping

16 January 2025

In December 2024 the OFC/NZF Goalkeeping C Licence course took place in Christchurch, providing an insightful experience for female goalkeeping coaches Danja Jamieson, Amber McConnochie and Hannah Halpin. Among the 15 participants, their presence was a significant step forward on a course typically dominated by men, showcasing the potential of women’s goalkeeping in New…

20 December 2024

“It really is the pride for all of us”: Sarai Bareman looks ahead to women’s football in Oceania for 2025

With the women’s game reaching new milestones in Oceania in 2024 and the game going from strength to strength globally, we catch up with FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman. Technically, Switzerland-based Sarai Bareman should remain neutral. But just mention Samoa’s Women’s U-17 side qualifying for next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™-…

19 December 2024

New OFC Professional League Project Manager appointed

OFC has appointed Stuart Larman as the new Project Manager for the upcoming OFC Professional League, to kick-off in early 2026. The OFC Professional League is poised to take football in the Pacific to unprecedented heights, leaving a lasting impact on the global stage. The league’s scope spans across the Pacific, with expansion into Australia…

19 December 2024

Martin Bullock makes history as first coach in Oceania to attain OFC/NZF Pro Licence

Photo Credit: FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand U-17 Men’s coach Martin Bullock has become the first coach in Oceania to complete his assessment and achieve the prestigious OFC/NZF Pro Licence coaching diploma. 16 coaches from New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and New Caledonia took part in the course including All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley,…

18 December 2024

10 years on: Auckland City legend recalls Magic of Morocco

Photo Credit: Lars Baron – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images WORDS| Coen Lammers The amateur footballers of Auckland City shocked the footballing world a decade ago when they beat the champions of Africa and North America, getting agonisingly close to a place in the final of the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup™ against Real Madrid. Ivan…

14 December 2024

New Zealand leading Oceania in latest FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings

Photo Credit: Matt McNulty – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand remain the leading OFC nation in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings, as teams look ahead to next year’s OFC Women’s Nations Cup. None of OFC’s women’s national teams were in action in the most recent international window, leading to only small changes…

12 December 2024

OFC implements mentoring programme in Fiji

Photo Credit: OFC Media Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) has become just the second Member Association (MA) to receive the OFC Mentoring Programme. Led by OFC Educators John Ackerley, Andy Hedge, Mike De Bono, Margaret Aka and OFC High Performance and Education team member, Tracy Cunnington, the course equipped 17 Fiji FA employees with the…

12 December 2024

Extraordinary FIFA Congress appoints hosts of 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™

(Photo Credit Harold Cunningham FIFA) The hosts for two editions of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 and 2034 have been announced following an Extraordinary FIFA Congress. Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030™ Three centenary celebration matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030 Saudi Arabia appointed to…

11 December 2024

OFC Player Development workshop invigorates grassroots and youth football coaching in American Samoa

Photo Credit: OFC Media American Samoa host OFC Player Development workshop provided an invaluable opportunity for local coaches to grow their knowledge and elevate their practices. The five-day workshop, led by OFC Player Development officer, Phill Parker, brought together grassroots and youth coaches from around Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa, for a week…

11 December 2024

Draw confirmed for OFC Men’s Champions League 2025

The draw for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 has been made today, at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland, New Zealand. Three teams will contest the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying 2025 tournament, to be held in the Cook Islands from February 8-14 – Royal Puma FC…

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