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New Caledonia put youth on display

1 December 2017
New Caledonia put youth on display

After taking out gold at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Morebsy, New Caledonia are keen for a repeat when they make their debut appearance at the Pacific Mini Games which get underway in Vanuatu tomorrow. New Caledonia have opted to take an U-21 team to compete in the games, and still believe they’ll be…

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New Caledonia
1 December 2017
Mini Games focuses on development

Women’s football development will be at the forefront of the Pacific Mini Games women’s tournament as Van2017 Local Organising Committee announces its “development of women in sport” legacy programme. In order to address one of its key Sustainable Development Goals for the event, the Van2017 LOC has created Em Pawa, a counterpart to the Games’…

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Em Pawa
1 December 2017
Mini Games to kick-off Saturday

The Pacific Mini Games will get underway in Vanuatu tomorrow with men’s football leading the way ahead of the official opening ceremony at Korman Stadium on 4 December. Six men’s teams have entered the competition; Fiji, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu, as well as four women’s teams, Tonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands and…

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Korman Stadium
30 November 2017
World Cup trophy coming to PNG

What could be more exciting for a fan than laying their eyes on football’s most coveted prize for the first time? This dream is about to come true for many followers of the beautiful game, as the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will be coming for the first time to Papua New Guinea on the…

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David Chung
30 November 2017
Auckland City draw with Al Ittihad

Auckland City FC have enjoyed a solid hit out against the Al Ittihad Kalba SC with a 0-0 draw in an unofficial training match as part of their preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017. Navy Blues coach Ramon Tribulietx gave the bulk of the squad significant game time in a match played…

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Auckland City FC
29 November 2017
Ferns end 2017 on high

The Football Ferns have finished the year on a high note after they put away Thailand 5-0 in a dominant performance tonight in Bangkok. The World No 19, who were the better team in the opening 0-0 draw on Saturday night, picked up where they left off but were much more clinical in front of…

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Amber Hearn
27 November 2017
Auckland City confirm Club World Cup squad

Ramon Tribulietx has made the easiest selection decision of his Navy Blues coaching career by naming one of his most experienced squads for next month’s FIFA Club World Cup in the UAE.  “I believe the squad we are taking has a good mixture of experience, youth, talent and physicality. “We have a lot of options…

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Auckland City FC
27 November 2017
Fourth title for Veitongo

Veitongo have claimed their fourth Tonga Football Major League title since 2014 after beating Ha’amoko 3-0 in their final match of the season at the weekend. The victory means the side will make its third-straight appearance in the OFC Champions League Qualifier which will be held in American Samoa in January next year. Assistant coach…

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Ha'amoko
27 November 2017
Tupapa return to title-winning ways

Cook Islands club Tupapa Maraerenga have made a return to their title-winning ways after taking out the Van’s Premier Men’s Round Cup 2017 title, earning themselves a place at the OFC Champions League Qualifier 2018 in American Samoa next January. It has been one of the best seasons in the club’s history for the senior…

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Jeffery Strickland
27 November 2017
Les Cagous secure draw

New Caledonia prevented Estonia from taking home a clean sweep of wins from their Oceania tour after holding the European side to a 1-1 draw at Stade Numa Daly on Sunday evening. Coach Thierry Sardo put together a mixed squad of experience and newbies for the international friendly, with the side showing great spirit and…

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Emile Ounei