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OFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 kicks off

20 November 2024
OFC Women’s Football Conference 2024 kicks off

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Dame Sarai Bareman, women’s football development officers and social responsibility managers from every Oceania Football Confederation member association have assembled in Te Whanganui a Tara/ Wellington, for the 2024 OFC Women’s Football Conference, which runs until Saturday 23 November. Over the four days, delegates…

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18 November 2024
New Zealand defeat Samoa to complete clean sweep of group matches

(OFC Media via Phototek) A hat-trick by a talismanic striker Chris Wood has powered New Zealand to an 8-0 win over a gallant Samoa in the final Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers. Jess Ibrom’s Samoan side is ranked a lowly 186th in the FIFA World Rankings compared to Darren…

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18 November 2024
Tahiti survive Vanuatu secure half onslaught to qualify for semi-finals

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) Defensive resilience has paid dividends for Tahiti who have beaten Vanuatu 2-0 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers. Forced to defend for long periods in the second spell, goalkeeper Teave Teamotuaitau made a string of impressive saves…

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18 November 2024
Tahiti and Vanuatu battle for final semi-final spot in FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

(Photo Credit OFC Media) The FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers heat up this afternoon at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, as Tahiti and Vanuatu meet in a winner-takes-all match to secure the final semi-final spot from Group B. The scenario is straightforward: Sam Garcia’s Tahiti side needs only a draw to advance,…

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17 November 2024
Solomon Islands end qualifying campaign on winning note

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography Solomon Islands have ended their FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers campaign on a high with a victory over hosts Papua New Guinea. Both sides were resigned to their fate, with Solomon Islands eliminated after their loss on Thursday to New Caledonia, whilst Fiji’s draw earlier in…

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17 November 2024
A draw enough to send New Caledonia and Fiji through

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography Fiji will join New Caledonia in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers next year in New Zealand after a well-contested draw in Port Moresby. Roy Krishna’s first-half, stoppage-time penalty gave Fiji the lead before Jean-Jacques Katrawa equalised just before the hour mark. The…

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16 November 2024
How it stands with the semi-finals on the horizon at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Trevor Mallen Photography & Phototek The group stage at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers reaches a conclusion in the coming days, with a number of countries still in with a chance of advancing to the semi-finals in New Zealand early next year. Here’s what each side needs over…

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15 November 2024
New Zealand power past Vanuatu to secure semi-final spot

Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek The All Whites first-ever match in Hamilton has ended on a high note with a dominant 8-1 victory against Vanuatu, ensuring a spot at next year’s FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers semi-finals in March. Playing in front of a healthy crowd at FMG Stadium, it took just 11…

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15 November 2024
Three second-half goals see Tahiti clinch important victory over Samoa

Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek Tahiti strike twice in the second half to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers alive after a tricky win over Samoa at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Having both lost their opening Group B match in Port Vila in October, Samoa…

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15 November 2024
Preview | Group B prepares for crucial clash in Hamilton as FIFA World Cup 26™ Oceania Qualifiers resume in New Zealand

Photo credit Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images FMG Stadium in Hamilton As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Oceania Qualifiers continue in New Zealand, all eyes turn to Hamilton and Auckland for Group B action. After victories for hosts Vanuatu and New Zealand in Port Vila last month, it leaves it all to play…

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