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Cook Islands stun Tonga in OFC U-19 Championship opener in Tahiti

22 September 2025
Cook Islands stun Tonga in OFC U-19 Championship opener in Tahiti

The Cook Islands have opened their OFC Women’s U-19 Championship campaign in Tahiti with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tonga in Group A at Stade de Punaruu. The decisive moment came midway through the first half when Metuamaru Arere curled home a stunning free kick from 25 metres to give her side the lead. Despite…

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21 September 2025
Solomon Islands outclass Fiji in a dominant 5-2 victory

With supporters at Vodafone Arena in full voice, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru remain unbeaten, securing a clinical 5-2 victory over hosts Fiji. From the opening whistle, the Kurukuru dominated possession, with Owen Bunabo and Alvin Hou spearheading waves of attacks. Both players unleashed several shots at Fiji captain Kitione Baleloa, who was resilient throughout the…

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21 September 2025
New Zealand overcome Tuvalu in hard-fought contest

The Futsal Whites reignited their campaign with a commanding 6-1 win over a determined Tuvalu side at the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup in Suva, Fiji. After an opening defeat, head coach Marvin Eakins demanded a response, and his team delivered against a spirited Tuvalu outfit making their long-awaited OFC return. Captain Dylan Manickum led the…

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20 September 2025
Fiji secure thrilling win over Vanuatu to open campaign

Fiji produced a strong second-half fightback to claim a thrilling 5-4 victory over Vanuatu at the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup, keeping fans on edge until the final whistle. Vanuatu started the match brightly, controlling possession and creating several opportunities. Keshly Joseph repeatedly tested Fiji’s defence, before Paul Takaro opened the scoring, capitalising on a defensive…

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20 September 2025
Solomon Islands claim first win of OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025

The opening match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 delivered a thrilling contest, with the Solomon Islands narrowly defeating New Zealand 2-1 in a closely fought encounter. New Zealand started with patient build-up play, testing the Solomon Islands’ defence with early shots from Dylan Manickum and Jordan Ditford. Though, their opponents defence held firm…

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20 September 2025
Two World Cup spots on the line as seven nations prepare for OFC U-19 Women’s Championship

The stage is set in Tahiti for the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, where two golden tickets to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland are up for grabs. Defending champions New Zealand arrive with a target on their backs, but the chasing pack is closing in. At recent youth tournaments, sides like New…

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19 September 2025
Breaking Barriers: Samoa Football and Brown Girl Woke Empower young women Through Football and Menstrual Health Education

For many young girls in the Pacific, the challenges of participating in sport extend far beyond the football field. A lack of access to affordable menstrual products and limited education around menstrual health remain major barriers, often preventing girls from fully engaging in physical activity. Last year, participants in the This Is How We Football…

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19 September 2025
Preview | OFC Futsal Men’s Cup brings top action to Fiji

The OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 is set to get underway in Fiji, with five teams battling for regional pride and valuable experience ahead of future international competitions. Hosts Fiji, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Tuvalu are all aiming to make strong starts as the tournament begins tomorrow. Fiji With coach José Rosa leading…

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18 September 2025
NZF Women’s Referee Academy empowers female referee growth in Taupo, New Zealand

In August, Taupo became the stage for a groundbreaking event in women’s football refereeing, the NZ Women’s Referee Development Academy, run by New Zealand Football. The week-long programme gave female referees a chance to sharpen their skills, exchange knowledge, and build connections in a space often dominated by men. Among the group were two rising…

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17 September 2025
From airfields training to the regional stage: Tuvalu ready for huge opportunity

Tuvalu will return to the futsal court at the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup in Suva this week, marking their first appearance at an OFC Futsal competition in 14 years. The small island nation last featured at the OFC Futsal Championship 2011 also held in Fiji. Since then, Tuvalu’s involvement in futsal has been limited to…

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