OFC and Solomon Islands look to the future of women’s futsal in the Pacific.

27 August 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Futsal has long been a popular and much-loved sport in Solomon Islands. The men’s team have been a source of great success, both in Oceania and on the world stage, qualifying for four consecutive FIFA Futsal World Cups. The women’s game is still in the embryonic stage, with this…

26 August 2024

International goalkeeping expertise descends on the OFC Home of Football in Auckland

Photo Credit: OFC Media For the first time in five years, goalkeeper development officers from across the Pacific gathered to exchange knowledge, hone skills, and share insights at the Home of Football in Auckland. As the modern game has evolved, the goalkeeper’s role has become increasingly critical — not just as the last line of…

25 August 2024

FINAL MATCH DAY | New Zealand are crowned champions as Tahiti take 3rd place

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have won the first-ever OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup after they overcame Fiji in the final in Honiara. As she has done on a number of occasions in this tournament, Kiwi captain Hannah Kraakman was the one to break the deadlock, opening the scoring inside two minutes…

24 August 2024

PREVIEW | New Zealand and Fiji face off in OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup final

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand and Fiji will meet for a second time at the OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024 on Sunday, this time with the trophy on the line. Having finished first and second in the group stage respectively, the two sides will now face off in the final of…

23 August 2024

Match Day 5 | New Zealand and Fiji to meet in the final after big wins

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have confirmed their place in the final of the inaugural OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024 after a victory over Tahiti in their final group stage fixture. Nic Downes’ side were all but assured of a place in Sunday’s final after three wins from their first three…

22 August 2024

Match Day 4 | Tahiti too much for Tonga before New Zealand beat Solomon Islands

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Tahiti have kept their hopes of reaching the final of the OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024 alive with an impressive victory over Tonga at Friendship Hall in Honiara. Yoann Zanoletti’s team had enjoyed an extended rest with their bye coming on Match Day 3, and the Tahitians looked…

21 August 2024

Meet Solomon Islands referee Shama Maemae – On a Journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Ten years ago, Shama Maemae, a passionate footballer from the Solomon Islands, embarked on a journey that would reshape her dreams. Originally, she had her sights set on reaching the highest levels of football as a player. She played for Marist FC, a club in Honiara, and dreamed of…

20 August 2024

Match Day 3 | New Zealand power past Fiji as Solomon Islands pick up first win

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have reinforced their credentials as tournament favourites at the OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup with a resounding victory over Fiji in Honiara. Jerry Sam’s side came into match day 3 with two wins from two but suffered badly in the early stages, going 2-0 down inside the…

18 August 2024

Match Day 2 | Fiji win again as Tahiti upset the hosts

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Match day two at the OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024 kicked off with Fiji making it two wins from two after a hard-fought victory over a resolute Tongan side. Having secured an opening day win over Tahiti yesterday, Jerry Sam’s side got the perfect start, opening the scoring…

17 August 2024

Match Day 1 | New Zealand get off to perfect start as Fiji overcome Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have made a dream start to the first-ever OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup, following a 10-0 victory over Tonga in Honiara. The Kiwis hit the ground running at Friendship Hall, with two goals in the early stages. Tessa Leong scoring the first goal in OFC Futsal Women’s…

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