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Fa’arodo switches colours

17 May 2017
Fa’arodo switches colours

After two inspiring seasons with Western United – captaining them through to the 2017 OFC Champions League – Solomon Islands most-capped player Henry Fa’arodo Jnr has made the move to domestic title holders Marist FC for the Telekom S-League 2017 season. “I know that Western United have bigger better plans for this coming season and…

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17 May 2017
Tracey called up for World Cup debut

Among established All Whites and experienced New Zealand youth representatives, a handful of fresh faces have been called to join Darren Bazeley’s side for their FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 campaign. Among the World Cup debutants is goalkeeper Conor Tracey, whose long and strenuous football journey has made his first call-up to the…

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16 May 2017
Bevan signs for Vancouver

New Zealand U-20 striker Myer Bevan has received a timely boost ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017. The 20-year-old member of The Nike Academy has signed his first professional contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Bevan, who was the leading goal scorer for the NZ U-20s…

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16 May 2017
Tonga revisits futsal’s Laws of the Game

Upskilling and refreshing new and old futsal referees on the Laws of the Game, TFA Futsal Instructor Kalisitiane Koaneti hosted a workshop at Loto-Tonga Soka Centre before kicking off the 2017 Tonga Football Association Futsal Competition last week. Guiding 22 match officials through the Laws with assistance from TFA Head of Refereeing Department Tevita Vea,…

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16 May 2017
Female environment brings benefits

More female voices are likely to be heard on sidelines across New Zealand as New Zealand Football continues to encourage women to try their hand at coaching and break down some of the barriers traditionally hindering them from doing so. In what is usually regarded as a male-dominated environment, New Zealand Football Women’s Development Manager…

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16 May 2017
Vanuatu U-20s primed for kick-off

After a series of international friendly matches against Vietnam and Singapore’s most talented youth footballers, the Vanuatu U-20 national team eagerly await the kick-off of their opening match against Mexico on Saturday in the nation’s first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Oceania representatives had a bumpy start to their Asian tour, losing 3-2 to…

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15 May 2017
Venues and kick-off times confirmed for Stage 3

The venues, dates and kick-off times for the final set of Group A and B matches in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers – OFC Stage 3 have been confirmed. All eyes will be on the Group B showdown between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands as both sides remain in the running to top…

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
15 May 2017
One last shot at glory for Solo icon

A match at Solomon Islands’ Lawson Tama stadium is always a special occasion. The venue in the capital Honiara is comfortably the largest in Oceania outside New Zealand, and is renowned across the continent for its matchday colour and verve. Wedged at the bottom of a massive hillside, the venue regularly attracts well in excess…

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Bonitos
15 May 2017
Cameron out to impress

New Zealand U-20 rep Henry Cameron wants to make a statement at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in the Korea Republic. The 19-year-old, who made his senior debut for the All Whites as a 17-year-old, is looking to use his first age group FIFA World Cup as a springboard to get back into the…

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All Whites
12 May 2017
Enlightening week wraps

After a week of collaboration, presentations and practical sessions the FIFA MA Technical Directors Course comes to a close today, sending the enlightened leaders back to their respective countries to apply their new knowledge. Leading the week-long course alongside FIFA Head of Technical Development Services Jürg Nepfer, FIFA Technical Consultant Hans-Ruedi Hasler, and OFC was FIFA Technical…

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