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

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…

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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…

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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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