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Nalkutan FC claim Vanuatu title

29 August 2017
Nalkutan FC claim Vanuatu title

Vanuatu’s two OFC Champions League 2018 side Nalkutan FC and Erakor Golden Star played off for the Vanuatu National Super League title on Saturday with a lone second half goal all that separated the two sides at the final whistle. The first half was an exciting affair as the teams applied pressure on their opponent hoping…

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29 August 2017
Tchen takes home gold

Tahitian beach soccer veteran Angelo Tchen has taken home the 2nd division championship title with Leixoes SC Futebol Sad in Portugal. After finishing out the season in Switzerland, the defender was invited by a teammate to join him in Portugal, an opportunity Tchen leaped at. Taking out the title means Leixoes have earned promotion to…

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29 August 2017
Blake signs with Hibernian

New Zealand youth international Andrew Blake has secured a deal with Hibernian FC in Edinburgh after impressing the side over the summer. The 21-year-old defender will join the club’s development squad, and he’s looking forward to making his mark. “I’m delighted to have signed for Hibernian,” Blake said. “I’ve enjoyed my time with the club…

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28 August 2017
Fresh Ferns squad named for USA tour

Football Ferns coach Tony Readings says his team will get a good benchmark of where they stand in world football on the tour of the USA next month. The World No 20 will face the World No 1 and defending FIFA World Cup Champions USA in two international friendlies in Denver and Cincinnati in September,…

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28 August 2017
Injuries force All Whites changes

The All Whites have been hit by two further injuries ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against the Solomon Islands this week. Anthony Hudson’s team, who lost the services of skipper Winston Reid and centre-back Tommy Smith in the build-up, have also had midfielder Marco Rojas (quad strain) and striker Shane Smeltz (right calf…

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25 August 2017
Top 10 Goals

There were 89 goals scored in total at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship earlier this month and we’ve found 10 of the best for you. Check out the region’s rising football stars and the many ways they find the back of the net.

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24 August 2017
Fiji prepare for Indonesia friendly

The Fiji national football team will meet Indonesia in an international friendly match at Patriot Stadium in Bekasi, Indonesia, on 2 September as part of their ‘Mission 2026’ plan. “Long term, we want to focus on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Fiji coach Christophe Gamel said. “Before they would prepare a team only…

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24 August 2017
Just Play extends reach in Fiji

The OFC Just Play Programme continues to grow and inspire in Fiji, with the Nasinu district preparing their launch of the programme following a Just Play course at Rishikul Primary School this week. Fiji Just Play Project Manager Lavenia Yalovi was very proud to see the programme reach another district and is feeling confident about…

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24 August 2017
Rood signs with Juventus

New Zealand age-group international Katie Rood has joined the cohort of Kiwis thriving overseas, signing her first professional contract with Italian club Juventus. The 24-year-old was overjoyed to get the call-up after taking the plunge and travelling to Italy to chase her dream, but shared that the journey to Juventus has not been easy. “People…

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23 August 2017
Chance joins Everton Ladies

New Zealand Football Fern Olivia Chance has signed with Everton Ladies Football Club for their WSL 1 2017/2018 campaign after a successful stint with the side in the 2017 FA WSL Spring Series. Arriving in February to find her feet before the WSL 1 season, Chance wasted no time to make an impact in the…

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