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“A huge responsibility”: Yannick Jimmy’s Pacific Mini Games Safeguarding Experience

5 August 2025
“A huge responsibility”: Yannick Jimmy’s Pacific Mini Games Safeguarding Experience

As OFC’s focus on safeguarding has grown, so too has our longstanding partnership with Team Up to develop experience, capability and capacity to effectively implement safeguarding policies and protocols. In July, Vanuatu Football Federation’s Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer Yannick Jimmy was a member of the first dedicated Safe Games Team on the ground at the…

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5 August 2025
Tonga score late to stun American Samoa in their second Group B match in Apia

Tonga have come from behind to claim a crucial 2-1 victory over American Samoa in their second Group B match at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa. The result keeps Tonga in with a chance of reaching the semi-finals while American Samoa are on the brink of elimination after two straight defeats. American Samoa…

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4 August 2025
Samoa clinch semi-final place at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship

Host nation Samoa has become the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship following an impressive 4-0 victory over Fiji in Group A action in Apia. The win, Samoa’s second in as many matches, cements a top four place for Juan Chang Urrea’s side with one group…

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4 August 2025
New Caledonia claims 4-2 comeback win over Tahiti in Group A thriller

New Caledonia have come from behind to defeat Tahiti 4-2 in an action-packed contest full of stunning goals and end-to-end drama. The hard-fought victory at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championships keeps New Caledonia’s tournament hopes alive, while Tahiti remain winless and still searching for their first points. From the outset, New Caledonia controlled possession with…

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4 August 2025
OFC leadership reiterates calls for everyone to take responsibility for safeguarding in football ahead of Safe Sport Day

Ahead of Safe Sport Day, a day commemorated around the world on 8 August to raise awareness and commitment to safeguarding in sport, Oceania Football Confederation is proud to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding in football and futsal.  When Dr Johanna Wood, New Zealand Football President, Oceania Football Confederation Executive Committee Member and FIFA Council…

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2 August 2025
New Zealand kick-start title defence with victory over Tonga

New Zealand have started their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship title defence with a comfortable 4-0 win over Tonga in Apia.  A hat-trick from Isla Robson proved pivotal, as the reigning champions held off a spirited Tongan effort to record their first three points of the 2025 tournament.  New Zealand had never scored under seven goals…

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2 August 2025
Solomon Islands edge past American Samoa in Group B opener

The Solomon Islands have held off a determined American Samoa side to claim a 1-0 win in a tense opening Group B match at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 in Apia. The decisive goal came late in the first half through striker Janita Ereanimae, in what proved to be a tight and hard-fought encounter….

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1 August 2025
Samoa delight home crowd with big first-up win over New Caledonia

A Cali Willis brace late in the first half has helped Samoa to a dominant 5-0 victory over New Caledonia in their opening match at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Apia. The hosts dominated much of the contest, roared on by a small but vocal home crowd, though New Caledonia showed flashes of danger…

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1 August 2025
Baby Kulas make strong start to OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa

Fiji has kicked off the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 with a confident 4-0 victory over Tahiti in blistering conditions at the Samoa Football headquarters in Apia. The Baby Kulas’ relentless high press paid dividends early, with captain Teonila Levuiciva opening the scoring in the 11th minute. The forward had already seen two earlier efforts…

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31 July 2025
Rising stars set for OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa

The stage is set in Apia for the 2025 OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, as eight Pacific nations prepare to compete for regional glory and qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2027 in Morocco. Defending champions New Zealand return with their sights set on another title, while hosts Samoa look to build on their…

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