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FIFA Congress votes on future of FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting

24 May 2021
FIFA Congress votes on future of FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting

The 71st FIFA Congress has unanimously voted during the weekend to bring the bidding process for the hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in line with the process for the men’s FIFA World Cup. The allocation of all future hosts will be voted on by the FIFA Congress, just as is the case with…

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FIFA
21 May 2021
FIFA Council confirms key WWC 2023 dates

The FIFA Council has approved further transfer system reforms and announced key FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 dates. A third package of reforms to the transfer system has been approved by the FIFA Council overnight. The reforms concern important regulatory matters regarding the international transfer of minors, squad sizes (in particular with respect to loans),…

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FIFA
20 May 2021
Wadunah changing mindsets through coaching

It’s rare to see a Papua New Guinean woman instructing 11 men on the sidelines of a football match but Rachel Wadunah is proving that it’s possible. Wadunah said words from Bob Morris – former head coach of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) national men’s team – were the encouragement she needed to kickstart her professional…

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Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League Premier Competition
19 May 2021
Semi-finals await in Solomons beach soccer

Western and Makira Ulawa have advanced to the semi-finals of the Mariner National Beach Soccer Championship in the Solomon Islands. Western topped Pool B with an unbeaten run across their three matches, while Makira Ulawa got through given their higher number of goals scored after being level on points with Isabel and Temotu. The final…

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Fiji
18 May 2021
Tongan Referees Instructors combine

The Tonga Football Association (TFA) hosted a three-day Referees Instructors course as part of their continuous effort towards professional development. Led by TFA Head of Refereeing Tevita Vea it was the first time Instructors from outer islands ‘Eua, Vava’u,  Ha’apai and Tongatapu across football, beach soccer, futsal and fitness came together. Wednesday and Thursday was…

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Referees Instructor Course
13 May 2021
2021 Just Play rollout underway in Auki

The rollout of Just Play training for 2021 is well and truly underway in the Solomon Islands with Auki, in Malaita Province, enjoying a week immersed in the sport for development programme. Solomon Islands Just Play Trainer Vanessa Kausimae travelled to the provincial capital to run two training courses covering both the 6-12-year curriculum and…

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Auki
13 May 2021
Throwback: The OFC Futsal Nations Cup in 2011

This month marks 10 years since one of the greatest international futsal matches played in Oceania. The final of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup in 2011 – branded the Oceanian Futsal Championship at the time – will long be celebrated in the Solomon Islands. Played in front of a packed arena in Suva in Fiji,…

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Elliot Ragomo
13 May 2021
FIFA global report: Give every talent a chance

A ground-breaking study by FIFA has delivered the message that every talented player deserves a chance to be identified and developed. The 14-month-long project, launched in Doha in January 2020 by FIFA’s Technical Development team, analysed youth football and talent development practices and structures around the world. The data gathered during that time has now been…

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FIFA
12 May 2021
Pacific football news

New Zealand’s Northern League features a congested chasing pack that is trying to catch Auckland City FC. The third-placed Melville United were held to a 1-1 draw by Eastern Suburbs AFC (fourth) during their clash on Saturday, while Auckland United, who are in second, had to settle for a solitary point from their 1-1 draw…

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Cook Islands
11 May 2021
OFC Stars of Tomorrow concludes

Oceania Football Confederation’s Stars of Tomorrow social media campaign comes to an end today. Throughout April OFC released a series of educational videos on juggling, running with the ball, passing, and shooting to encourage young footballers to get active outdoors. Children up to the age of 14 sent in videos via Facebook and Instagram messenger…

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