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New Zealand book title decider against Samoa and qualify for World Cup

11 August 2025
New Zealand book title decider against Samoa and qualify for World Cup

New Zealand has overcome a stern challenge from New Caledonia 4-2 to join Samoa in the final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, and at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Morocco. It’s not often New Zealand sides feel a sense of relief when they win matches in OFC competitions, but Alana Gunn’s side…

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11 August 2025
Samoa reach final and secure second straight FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup berth

Samoa has booked its spot in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship final for the second consecutive year, and with it, a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco next year. Juan Chang Urrea’s side has powered past the Solomon Islands 5-0 in the first semi-final in Apia, to the delight of a…

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10 August 2025
OFC U-16 Women’s Championship semi-finals: So much at stake

Tomorrow’s semi-finals are more than a step towards the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship title, they are a direct gateway to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. The two winners will not only fight for the title, but also secure Oceania’s prized qualification spots on the global stage. Hosts Samoa enter the first semi-final in…

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8 August 2025
New Zealand finish undefeated with dominant win over American Samoa

Alana Gunn’s side finished group play of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship with a confident 6-0 victory over a resolute American Samoa, sealing their semi-final berth in emphatic fashion. New Zealand asserted their authority early, controlling possession and creating chances but initially struggled to break down a determined American Samoa defence. The breakthrough finally came…

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8 August 2025
Match Schedule confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Qualifiers of the Oceanian Zone – Round One

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is pleased to confirm the match schedule for Round One of the Road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil, following the release of the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings. The Official Draw for Round Two of the qualifiers has also been confirmed, and will take place…

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8 August 2025
Solomon Islands breaks Tongan hearts and secure semi-final spot in Apia

Solomon Islands have completed the semi-final lineup at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa after a 1-0 win over Tonga in their final Group B match in Apia. A brilliant finish from Angie Ragaruma 16 minutes from time, proved the difference in a game where Tonga will be rueing, failing to convert numerous clear-cut…

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7 August 2025
How the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma is Strengthening Safeguarding Across Oceania

A cornerstone of OFC’s commitment to developing safeguarding capacity across the region is the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma. We take a closer look at how this programme is equipping safeguarding leaders across the Pacific.  Since OFC Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager, Palu Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa, became the first Pacific-based woman to complete the FIFA Guardians…

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7 August 2025
Samoa make it three from three to finish top of Group A at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Apia

Samoa have clinched top spot in Group A at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Apia after a 1-0 win over Tahiti in the final Group match. Knowing his side were safely in the semi-finals with a game to spare, and with a vastly superior goal difference to second placed New Caledonia, coach Juan Chang…

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7 August 2025
New Caledonia storm into semi-finals with dominant victory over Fiji

New Caledonia have secured their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship semi-final spot in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Fiji 6-0 in Apia. Kenji Vendegou’s side dominated the match with their relentless attacking play, spearheaded by the dangerous trio of Kinë Hmaen, Shana Nemoinon and Heidra Adjouhgniope. The three players constantly probed Fiji’s defense with quick combinations and sharp…

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7 August 2025
Empowering Leadership: OFC MA Services ignites High-Performance culture at Solomon Islands Football Federation

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has taken a bold stride forward in its commitment to becoming a high-performance organisation, with the OFC MA Services team delivering a dynamic three-day leadership and development workshop for SIFF’s senior management in Honiara last week.   The initiative, delivered under OFC’s strategy of Strengthening Leadership and High Performance, was…

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