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

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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16 August 2024
PREVIEW | Inaugural OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup kicks off in Solomon Islands

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The first-ever OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup gets underway this weekend in the Solomon Islands, in a major step forward in the development of women’s futsal in the Pacific region. Five nations will compete at Friendship Hall in Honiara, with not only the trophy up for grabs, but also…

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16 August 2024
It’s a long way to the top for a boy from Vanuatu

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek WORDS | Coen Lammers Brian Kaltak is still pinching himself and can’t even find the words to describe the football fairytale that has changed his life forever. Only two years ago, the professional ambitions of the Vanuatu captain were heading nowhere after a decade of bouncing around clubs in…

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15 August 2024
Meet OFC Physio Lucie Orard – helping to keep OFC referees on the pitch

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Lucie Orard gets more than her fair share of complaints. Such is the life of a physiotherapist, especially a sports physio who has travelled the world with football. Originally from the south of France, Orard settled in Tahiti in 2013, having travelled through the Caribbean after her studies. She…

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14 August 2024
First ever OFC Goalkeeping C-Licence course held in Solomon Islands

Photo Credit: SIFF Media The annual OFC Goalkeeping C-License course continues to grow in both numbers and strength as Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) strives to improve the quality and performances of its Member Associations (MAs) on the international stage. The course brought together 17 participants from five OFC MAs – Solomon Islands, Samoa, Cook Islands,…

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14 August 2024
How to Watch | OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024

The inaugural OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup 2024 kicks off in Solomon Islands on Saturday, August 17. Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+ Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play All kick-off times shown as local Solomon Islands time. Match Day 1 Saturday, August 17 New…

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12 August 2024
Jefpta Taravaki – The Vanuatu teenager dreaming big

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) Jefpta Taravaki has taken the first steps on what he hopes will be a journey to the top of the professional game. The 16-year-old Vanuatu forward impressed during a challenging OFC U-16 Men’s Championship for Emerson Alcantara’s side in Tahiti. He scored twice and was dangerous every time he…

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12 August 2024
Luke Brooke-Smith – From BMX champion to football prodigy

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek 16-year-old striker Luke Brooke-Smith has just been signed by the Wellington Phoenix. It’s easy to see why the New Zealand U-16 international has attracted the attention of the A-League club, having been an impressive performer in helping New Zealand win the OFC U-16 Championship in Tahiti. The son of…

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11 August 2024
New Zealand beat tenacious Fiji to claim OFC U-16 Men’s title in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have beaten Fiji 3-1 to win the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship for a record ninth time at Stade Pater in Papeete. Martin Bullock’s side had been untroubled all tournament and it looked like from the moment they went ahead in the 3rd minute through a Nathan Martin…

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11 August 2024
New Caledonia clinch a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Caledonia have beaten hosts Tahiti in a penalty shootout to secure the third and final Oceania spot at the expanded FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar next year. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and New Caledonia prevailed 5-4 on penalties. With tournament finalists New Zealand…

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