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Tiki Toa eager for Brazil rematch

27 April 2017
Tiki Toa eager for Brazil rematch

Oceania’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup representatives – Tahiti’s Tiki Toa – kick off their campaign in the Bahamas tomorrow, taking on CONMEBOL champions and World No. 3 Brazil in a long-awaited World Cup rematch. The last time the Tiki Toa and Brazil met in the finals was when Tahiti hosted the competition in 2013….

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27 April 2017
Makasini hand-picked for FIFA U-20 World Cup

Tonga’s Tevita Makasini has been appointed as an assistant referee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic, running from 20 May to 11 June 2017. Makasini will join the Vanuatu and New Zealand U-20 national teams as representatives of the Oceania region at the youth competition. Grateful for another opportunity to officiate on the…

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26 April 2017
Young Kirwan aiming for a different goal

With a world famous name to live up to, Team Wellington’s Niko Kirwan is out to create a legacy of his own with the round ball, rather than the oval one that made his father – former All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan – a household name across the globe. “There is always going to…

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26 April 2017
Heraf confirmed as NZ Technical Director

Former Austrian international Andreas Heraf has been appointed as the new Technical Director for New Zealand Football. The 49-year-old qualified with distinction with both his UEFA Pro Licence and UEFA Elite Youth Licence – the world’s highest coaching qualifications – and will replace the highly-experienced Rob Sherman, who stepped down in December for personal reasons….

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24 April 2017
Kia Orana Youth Football Festival wraps up

Tupapa Maraerenga and Ellerslie Mustangs have claimed the first ever Kia Orana Youth Football Festival boys and girls titles, respectfully, after winning their final matches in the inaugural U-16 competition at CIFA Sports Complex in Matavera on Sunday. New Zealand-based team Ellerslie Mustangs were well deserving of the girls title, proving their dominance in the…

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21 April 2017
Lutu standing out for Tonga

After contributing 24 goals to Veitongo’s victory at the 2017 Tonga Football Girls U-17 Tournament, Seini Lutu has been called up to the Tonga national squad for the upcoming OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. “I told myself that I need to work hard so I can be selected to represent my country for the upcoming OFC…

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21 April 2017
Duo relish return to world stage

Former New Zealand internationals Sarah Gregorius and Ivan Vicelich have each played at the highest possible level but, despite recently stepping away from the spotlight, are set for an unexpected return to the global stage when they take part in the World Masters Games in Auckland over the next week. After long and illustrious careers…

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21 April 2017
All Whites build-up for Russia confirmed

The New Zealand All Whites build-up for the FIFA Confederations Cup in June has been confirmed. The OFC Nations Cup champions will play Republic of Ireland club side Cabinteely FC on 6 June at Stradbrook Road in Dublin as they prepare to face Russia, Mexico and Portugal at the ‘Tournament of Champions’. The fixture completes…

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21 April 2017
PNG ticking off more milestones

Papua New Guinea football seems to have unstoppable momentum at the moment, with the senior national team leading the charge. A late developer even by Oceania standards, the nation first came to the attention of many in 2010 as Port Moresby side Hekari United broke New Zealand’s dominance in the OFC Champions League, reaching the…

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20 April 2017
Bahamas beckons for Pado

Solomon Islands beach soccer referee Hugo Pado will join the Tahiti Tiki Toa at the end of this month as the only Oceania representatives in the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas. In his last appearance at the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal, Pado’s capability earned him the role of 3rd referee…

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