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OFC Goalkeeping C Licence Course Builds Strong Foundations in Oceania

9 October 2025
OFC Goalkeeping C Licence Course Builds Strong Foundations in Oceania

In late September the OFC Goalkeeping C Licence course was held in Suva, Fiji, bringing together 18 goalkeeper coaches from across the Pacific — with a perfect balance of nine men and nine women. The course marked a significant step forward for diversity in football development across Oceania. Among the attendees were standout female goalkeepers…

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8 October 2025
Auckland beaten by late goal at inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™

Auckland United have suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat to Wuhan Jiangda in the opening round of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™.  The OFC representatives came close to pulling off a huge upset over the Asian champions, but despite holding their own for much of the contest, conceded a late goal just minutes before the…

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8 October 2025
Auckland United ready to create their own piece of history in China

Auckland United are preparing to make history tonight when they face China’s Wuhan Jiangda in their opening match of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, a fixture that, on paper, may look like a David versus Goliath encounter, but one the Oceania champions are approaching with confidence and belief. Wuhan Jiangda earned their place in…

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7 October 2025
FIFA and OFC collaborate to prepare clubs for launch of OFC Professional League

The OFC Professional League has taken a major step forward with a workshop for General Managers and CEOs of the preferred clubs for the inaugural competition next year. FIFA and OFC collaborated to host the workshop in Fiji (September 27 and 28) which served as an opportunity for clubs to connect, share ideas, and prepare…

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6 October 2025
The Auckland United blueprint: Lessons every Oceania club can learn from the OFC Women’s Club Champions

History will be made on Wednesday night when Auckland United FC plays Wuhan Jiangda in the first match at the newly launched FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in Wuhan, China. The Oceania champions take on the Asian champions in their own backyard. Auckland United qualified to represent Oceania by winning the OFC Women’s Champions League in…

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6 October 2025
New Caledonia complete campaign with spirited performance against France at FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile

New Caledonia have a suffered a late collapse after holding European powerhouse France for most of the game, before losing 6-0 in their final match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Following 9-1 and 5-0 Group E defeats to the United States and South Africa, Pierre Wajoka’s side displayed tremendous resilience before conceding…

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5 October 2025
First half goals seal OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 title for New Zealand

New Zealand have defeated New Caledonia 3-0 at Stade Paea in Tahiti to win the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025.  Both already assured of their place at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland, all three goals came in the first half for the Junior Football Ferns in the final, with Emily Lyon scoring…

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5 October 2025
Fiji edge Cook Islands on penalties to claim third place

Fiji and the Cook Islands played out a tense goalless draw in the bronze medal match at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025, with Fiji holding firm to claim third place on penalties. The Young Kula’s started with intent, pushing forward through Caroline Qalivere and Elesi Tabunase, who combined to create early chances. Qalivere looked…

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4 October 2025
Young All Whites bow out of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ after Japan defeat

New Zealand’s U-20 World Cup campaign ends after going down to Japan 3-0, leaving the Young All Whites eliminated at the group stage. The Oceania champions went into their final group game knowing a win would take them into the Round of 16, while Japan had already secured qualification and rotated heavily from their previous…

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4 October 2025
New Caledonia and New Zealand set for OFC U-19 Women’s Championship decider

The OFC U-19 Women’s Championship will crown its champion this weekend in Tahiti, with New Caledonia and New Zealand meeting in the final on Saturday Tahiti time (Sunday NZT). Both teams have also qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland.  New Caledonia’s run to the final marks another milestone in the…

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