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Interest from Australian clubs welcomed as OFC Professional League gathers pace

8 November 2024
Interest from Australian clubs welcomed as OFC Professional League gathers pace

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) strong partnership with Football Australia and the Australian Government has paved the way for inviting Australian-based clubs interested in participating in the OFC Professional League, set to kick off in 2026.  OFC’s consideration of an Australian based club reflects the strong Pacific communities across…

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8 November 2024
Papua New Guinea hoping for home comforts on Road to 26

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Hosts Papua New Guinea will be hoping home advantage will help them rebound from defeat last month in Fiji when qualifying resumes in Oceania for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Felipe Vega-Arango’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening match at HFC Bank Stadium to New Caledonia…

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7 November 2024
New Caledonia look to build on positive start to qualifying campaign

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie New Caledonia were arguably the standout performers on the first day of action in Group A last month, as they look to seal a place in the semi-finals as qualifying resumes. Johann Sidaner’s team came away with the three points they were desperate for, with a solid 3-1…

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7 November 2024
How to Watch | FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers Round Two

The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers continues in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, kicking off on November 14. Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+ Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play All kick-off times shown as local time. Thursday, November…

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7 November 2024
This Is How We Football showcased on Fijian island

Photo Credit: Supplied Nearly 50 teenage girls from Fiji’s Levuka on Ovalau Island, experienced their first football tournament over the weekend to celebrate the conclusion of the This Is How We Football (TIHWF) programme. Nestled at the foot of the hills known locally as The Peak, Nasau Park played host to students from Saint John’s…

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6 November 2024
New Zealand at full-strength for this month’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania qualifiers

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Coach Darren Bazeley has named a full-strength New Zealand side for this month’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers in Hamilton and Auckland. The All Whites face Vanuatu at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton (15 November), and Samoa at Go Media Stadium in Auckland (18 November). Having beaten Tahiti…

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6 November 2024
Tuvalu Islands FA certifies more coaches in a push to grow football

Photo Credit: OFC Media  OFC Associate member Tuvalu Islands Football Association (TIFA) has delivered a successful MA Senior Coaching course with support from OFC, Fijian Football Association, and the Tuvalu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (TASNOC).  In the capital of Funafuti, a group of 13 participants gathered for a four-day OFC Senior Certificate Course. Those involved…

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1 November 2024
Youth referee talent on the rise in New Zealand

Photo Credit: WaiBOP Football Words | Rachel Lilburn (WaiBOP Football) As important as developing the next generation of players, equally so is ensuring a pathway for young, aspiring match officials. In New Zealand, referee academies are often run during youth tournaments, providing an environment that is ideal for coaches to work with developing talent, providing…

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26 October 2024
Tahiti deny Solomon Islands in pulsating conclusion to OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Ivan Photography Tahiti remain the kings of Oceania Beach Soccer, but only just. The Tiki Toa have retained their OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup title with a dramatic 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands in front of a passionate capacity crowd in Honiara. Teva Zaveroni’s side will travel to…

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26 October 2024
Fiji secure third place with a win over Papua New Guinea at OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Ivan Photography Fiji exacted a measure of revenge for their defeat in the group stage to beat Papua New Guinea 4-0 and finish third at the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup in Honiara. The two sides had played a thrilling tournament opener which Papua New Guinea won 8-2 in…

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