New Zealand has defeated Papua New Guinea 2-1 after a last minute goal in the semi-final of the OFC U-17 Championship 2017, earning them a place at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. New Zealand: 12. Zac JONES (GK), 2. Jordan SPAIN, 3. Josh ROGERSON, 4. Liberato CACACE, 5. Jake WILLIAMS, 7….
New Caledonia have defeated Solomon Islands 3-2 in the semi-final of the OFC U-17 Championship 2017, earning them a place at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. New Caledonia: 20. Unë KECINE (GK), 2. Josuah HLEMU, 3. Titouan RICHARD, 5. Cameron WADENGES, 6. Abiezer JENO (C), 7. Raymond LUEWADRIA, 11. Paul GOPE-FENEPEJ, 12. Bernard IWA, 13….
As a member of the New Caledonia U-20 squad which missed out on a coveted spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup less than six months ago, Cyril Nyipie feels that today is his second chance. “This event represents a lot for me because of the fact that we lost in the semi-final at the…
Despite their early departure from the OFC U-17 Championship, hosts Tahiti can find some solace knowing their very own Norbert Hauata will be taking the lead in the knockout stage of the competition. Hauata will be the referee for tonight’s second semi-final between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, where the competition finalists, and the…
Junior Kaoni has completely dominated up front for Solomon Islands throughout the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship, scoring the only goal New Zealand has conceded in the competition before sinking four goals against Samoa, but the humble 16-year-old can only express how grateful he is to be a part of the action. “I’m so happy to…
Jake Williams has proven himself an asset to New Zealand across the field so far in the OFC U-17 Championship, but the defender is no stranger to hard work and sacrifice, devoting his young life to football. Born in the United Kingdom, Williams spent his childhood in the South Island of New Zealand, but made…
With two places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup up for grabs in tomorrow’s semi-finals the four competing sides are playing for the biggest prize of their lives. New Caledonia and Solomon Island will open the day’s action at 4pm with one of the two set to qualify for their first FIFA football world cup….
The inaugural attendees of the OFC Education Centre have had their first taste of international football and if there’s one thing they discovered, it’s that they don’t like playing against each other. Five of the seven student-athletes have spent the past couple of weeks competing in the OFC U-17 Championship representing Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Solomon…
Solomon Islands swept into the semi-finals after a 12-goal frenzy against Samoa saw them slide into the second Group B slot behind New Zealand whose 5-0 win this evening knocked the Fijians out of contention. After playing outstanding football against New Zealand, going down just 2-1, Solomon Islands continued their impressive form into their final…
New Zealand have defeated Fiji 5-0 on the last day of action in Group B at the OFC U-17 Championship 2017. New Zealand: 12. Zac JONES (GK), 3. Josh ROGERSON, 4. Liberato CACACE, 5. Jake WILLIAMS, 7. Elijah JUST, 8. Oliver DUNCAN (C), 10. Willem EBBINGE, 13. Matthew JONES, 15. Ben DEELEY, 16. Oliver…