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Erakor and Ifira vie for OCL berth

8 July 2017
Erakor and Ifira vie for OCL berth

Ifira Black Bird will be eager to continue their winning streak and cause an upset this afternoon when they take on Port Vila Super League defending champions Erakor Golden Star for a place in the 2018 OFC Champions League. The two teams, along with Amical and Tupuji Imere qualified for the 2017 Super League after…

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8 July 2017
USA tour ahead for Football Ferns

The New Zealand women’s national team, the Football Ferns, will play two international friendlies against World No. 1 the USA in September. The Tony Readings coached team, who are looking to build for the 2019 FIFA World Cup in France and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will play the three-time FIFA World Cup Champions on 15…

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7 July 2017
Ingham returns to Roar

Making his All Whites debut in March then representing New Zealand at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 and the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, 18-year-old defender Dane Ingham has topped off an incredible 2017 by re-signing with A-League club Brisbane Roar. Ingham made his is senior debut for the Brisbane club in…

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7 July 2017
New Zealand launch three new national teams

More talented New Zealanders will soon get the chance to compete on the global stage in the rapidly-growing sport of futsal after the establishment by New Zealand Football of three new national teams, including a Futsal Ferns side for the country’s elite women. Male and female age-group U-18 squads will also be introduced, complementing the…

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7 July 2017
Level playing field in friendlies

The Tahiti U-16 women’s team traveled to Matavera last week to face the Cook Islands U-16 women’s team in two friendly matches – resulting in two very different scores – in preparation for the 2017 OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in August. The hosts dominated their Francophone visitors 2-0 in their first match on Saturday, but…

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6 July 2017
Samoa celebrates Health and Wellness Week

Thousands of girls and boys across five districts in Upolu cheered ‘No to Obesity!’ at a series of Just Play festivals to celebrate Health and Wellness week and wrap up their Just Play sessions focusing on healthy lifestyles in Samoa last week. The nine festivals involving 11 schools taught children about their right to play…

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5 July 2017
C Licence upskills Cook Islands coaches

With the 2017 OFC U-16 Women’s championship fast approaching, Cook Islands Football Association has had their full focus on upskilling and educating their leaders in football, hosting an OFC Senior C Licence Coaching Course at CIFA Academy in Matavera last week. Delivered by OFC Head of Training and Education Giovani Fernandes and CIFA Technical Director…

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5 July 2017
FFAS launch Summer Youth League

Football Federation American Samoa have celebrated Independence Day in true football fashion, holding their annual tournament to launch the 2017 FFAS Summer Youth League today. The opening day saw over 600 children and youth participate in 62 teams – a significant increase in participation compared to last year’s league – and FFAS President Sen. Faiivae…

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5 July 2017
Lae City Dwellers lead NSL

Defending champions Lae City Dwellers are on track to another OFC Champions League appearance next year, with a strong lead on the table ahead of today’s Papua New Guinea National Soccer League triple header at Bisini Soccer grounds in Port Moresby. Sitting comfortably on 16 points – three ahead of 2nd place Madang FC – Lae…

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4 July 2017
Cameron called to join Limerick

After showcasing his talent on the world stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, New Zealand’s Henry Cameron has accepted the call-up to play in the League of Ireland Premier Division with Limerick Football Club for the remainder of their 2017 season. Despite his impressive performance in Korea Republic and his two…

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