NZ and Solomon Islands coaches praise players for Qatar performances

The head coaches of New Zealand and Solomon Islands have both heaped praise on their players for their performances throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers after the All Whites secured the tournament win. New Zealand won 5-0 against Solomon Islands at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar to secure their place…

The final hurdle New Zealand must overcome to book their place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be Costa Rica, following the conclusion of the third round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. New Zealand advanced to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifying process after defeating Solomon Islands 5-0 in the…

New Zealand have won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers after a Bill Tuiloma brace and goals from Joe Bell, Chris Wood and Matt Garbett secured a 5-0 win over Solomon Islands at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The result means New Zealand now advance to the next stage of World…

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers have reached their climactic stage and once again New Zealand and Solomon Islands will face off to discover who will advance to the next stage of qualifying. The fixture is a repeat of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifiers OFC Stage Three final, played over two…

Papua New Guinea defender Alwin Komolong is optimistic about the future for the Kapuls despite their exit at the semi-final stage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers. PNG came up short in a thrilling 3-2 clash against Solomon Islands, who advance to face New Zealand in Wednesday’s final. However, the centre-back, who…

Wellington United were crowned winners of the women’s 2021 Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup after beating the Hamilton Wanderers 1-0 in the final last weekend.    Held at the North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, Wellington’s Sarah Alder proved the difference after she steered a header past Hamilton’s goalkeeper Rylee Godbold in the 56th minute to secure…

New Zealand Women head coach Jitka Klimková has confirmed her 23-player squad for the upcoming two-game series against their co-hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ on April 8 and 12. Four-cap Football Fern Grace Jale returns to the squad for the first time since 2018 following an outstanding first professional season…

Whilst the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania qualifying journey may not be over for the Solomon Islands, captain Micah Lea’alafa believes one major goal from the competition has already been achieved – putting smiles on faces back home. The Solomon Islands take on New Zealand in the competition final at the Grand Hamad Stadium…