Tonga claims fifth place with 2-1 win over Tahiti

Tonga have claimed 5th place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025, defeating hosts Tahiti 2-1 at Stade Punaruu in Pape’ete, Tahiti.  Captain Tama’a Faletau’s leadership up front proved the difference with two first-half goals to hand her side control against Tahiti. Tonga’s constant pressure on the Tahitian defence in the opening spell gave them…

New Caledonia have suffered a 5-0 defeat to South Africa in their second Group E match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, but Pierre Wajoka’s young side showed clear signs of improvement after their opening loss to the USA. Driven forward by the lively Nolhann Alebate, the Oceania runners-up carved out several opportunities…

New Zealand have defeated the Cook Islands 8-0 at Stade Paea in Tahiti to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland, and the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025.  The Junior Football Ferns scored three goals in the first half, and a further five in the second, with Emily…

New Caledonia have defeated Fiji 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland and the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025.  Fiji created more opportunities throughout, but couldn’t find a way past New Caledonia’s player of the match, goalkeeper Elizabeth Aben, and were beaten by two second half…

Oceania champions New Zealand have reignited their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Egypt in Group A, overcoming an early setback to secure a crucial three points after both sides suffered defeats in their opening fixtures. The match burst into life just five minutes in, when Egypt capitalised on a…

In a quiet village, nestled in the northern part of Vanuatu’s Santo Island, a powerful story of courage and resilience is unfolding led by none other than Trisha (Freda) Warsal. As a young girl, Freda’s passion for football was undeniable. While other girls were expected to stay home and help in the kitchen, Freda had…

New Caledonia have booked the last remaining semi-final berth at the OFC U-19 Championship after a 1-1 draw against hosts Tahiti at Stade Paea. On the balance of play, Leon Waitronyie’s side were worthy winners and now advance to face Fiji in Wednesday’s semi-final (Tahiti time). In the other last-four clash, New Zealand will meet…