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

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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25 October 2024
Raimana Li Fung Kuee: The Unstoppable Beach Soccer Legend from Tahiti

(Photo Credit:Dean Mouhtaropoulos – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Beach Soccer may not be the most widely recognised sport globally, but for those who follow it closely, names like Raimana Li Fung Kuee evoke admiration and respect. Having played in seven FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups including two finals with the Tiki Toa, the Tahiti captain…

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25 October 2024
Solomon Islands look to create history in OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup Final

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Ivan Photography – captains Raimana Li Fung Kuee (left) and Charlie Otainao (right) Will history be made at the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup in Honiara tomorrow? Solomon Islands will meet defending champions Tahiti in the final with the winner to represent Oceania at next year’s FIFA Beach Soccer…

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25 October 2024
New Caledonia and Vanuatu biggest movers for Oceania in latest FIFA rankings

Having opened their FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers with victories, New Caledonia and Vanuatu have seen their FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking receive a boost in the latest update. Vanuatu are up five places to 157 following their 4-1 win against Samoa in Port Vila, whilst New Caledonia also climb five places, now to 155,…

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24 October 2024
Solomon Islands book final place despite penalty shootout defeat

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Ivan Photography It will be a repeat of last year’s title decider when Tahiti face the Solomon Islands in the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup final on Saturday. This despite the fact that Fiji have ended their group stage campaign on a high with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory…

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24 October 2024
Tahiti overwhelm Papua New Guinea to confirm final place

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Ivan Photography Tahiti have ended their group stage campaign with a perfect unbeaten record after thumping tournament debutants Papua New Guinea 14-5 in hot and humid conditions in Honiara. The Tiki Toa will play in Saturday’s final – most likely against hosts Solomon Islands in a repeat of their meeting…

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