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First ever OFC Goalkeeping C-Licence course held in Solomon Islands

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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11 August 2024
New Zealand beat tenacious Fiji to claim OFC U-16 Men’s title in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have beaten Fiji 3-1 to win the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship for a record ninth time at Stade Pater in Papeete. Martin Bullock’s side had been untroubled all tournament and it looked like from the moment they went ahead in the 3rd minute through a Nathan Martin…

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11 August 2024
New Caledonia clinch a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Caledonia have beaten hosts Tahiti in a penalty shootout to secure the third and final Oceania spot at the expanded FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar next year. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and New Caledonia prevailed 5-4 on penalties. With tournament finalists New Zealand…

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11 August 2024
The Power of Football – Chris Kemp’s touching gesture in Tahiti

Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek For Chris Kemp walking into Stade Fautaua in Papeete for the first time at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti last month was an emotional moment. It came 64 years after his father John made his debut for New Zealand against Tahiti at the same stadium. John Kemp…

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10 August 2024
So much at stake as OFC U-16 Men’s Championship concludes in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The OFC U-16 Men’s Championship title is on the line and a third Oceania representative for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in Qatar will be final on the final matchday in Tahiti tomorrow. First, hosts Tahiti face New Caledonia in the Playoff for 3rd place at Stade Pater…

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10 August 2024
A big future lies ahead for young Solomon Islands midfielder Patty Kenimoi

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Representing the Solomon Islands fills Patty Kenimoi with pride. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder was one of their standout performers during an ultimately disappointing campaign at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. The young man from the Malaita Province is very much the future of Solomon Islands football. Growing…

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9 August 2024
Solomon Islands secure 7th at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek A 73rd minute penalty from captain Kennedy Sihiu has secured the Solomon Islands a 1-0 win over Vanuatu and 7th place at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. There was plenty riding on the match with the loser relegated to playing in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship Qualifying…

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