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CIFA hosts U-14 camp

20 October 2016
CIFA hosts U-14 camp

After their success at the OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary, CIFA is investing resources into early development and preparation, holding a three-day training camp for high performing U-14 boys to prepare for the next U-17 cycle. Twenty-nine players were selected from various clubs on Rarotonga for the comprehensive programme led by CIFA Technical Director Jess Ibrom…

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20 October 2016
RPNGC leads security

With the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea less than a month away, the LOC is collaborating with the Royal PNG Constabulary (RPNGC) to ensure the security of the young athletes and their fans throughout the tournament. After participating in a workshop on the 17-19 October, 51 policewomen have been assigned as Team…

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19 October 2016
Les Cagous name Stage 3 squad

New Caledonia national team coach Thierry Sardo has named a side brimming with experience and class as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Les Cagous are set to open Stage 3 of Oceania’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers against New Zealand in Auckland on 12 November, before welcoming…

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19 October 2016
Keeper development underway

Goalkeepers in Samoa and American Samoa are set to reap the long-term benefits of a week in the presence of one of Oceania’s leading former goalkeepers as a FIFA Goalkeeper Coaching Course got underway today. A total of 25 participants from Upolu and Savaii in Samoa as well as a collection of participants from the…

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17 October 2016
Waitakere sink Auckland City

Many onlookers had predicted this season’s edition of the Stirling Sports Premiership would be the most open in recent years and that prospect looks increasingly likely after Waitakere United pulled off a shock win over Auckland City in the opening match. The first full round of the competition does not take place until next weekend…

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14 October 2016
“FIFA 2.0: The Vision for the Future”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has today unveiled “FIFA 2.0: The Vision for the Future” – the first time in FIFA’s history that it has published a roadmap for how to most effectively grow the game, enhance the experience and build a stronger institution. “We live in a time that presents us with a wealth of…

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14 October 2016
Labasa beat Ba to IDC title

Labasa have secured their fourth Inter-District Championship title after defeating defending champions Ba 2-1 in the tournament final at ANZ Stadium this week. Labasa took an early lead courtesy of new signing Lekima Gonerau when his shot from the left of the penalty area bounced in front of Ba goalkeeper Misiwane Nairube who couldn’t halt…

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14 October 2016
New Zealand name U-20 squad

A promising blend of potential and experience has been brought together for New Zealand’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup squad with several Football Ferns being joined by three players who starred at the U-17 tournament in Jordan earlier this month. Senior internationals Meikayla Moore, Jasmine Pereira, Daisy Cleverley and Paige Satchell – who all travelled…

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12 October 2016
Eye on CONMEBOL: Paraguay and Chile close gap

Paraguay claimed a crucial 1-0 away win over Argentina in the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying action in South American to move within a point of the intercontinental playoff spot, just behind the Argentines. A win at home in Cordoba would have pushed Argentina firmly into one of the four automatic qualification places but faced…

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12 October 2016
All Whites comeback secures draw

A first international goal for striker Monty Patterson has seen the All Whites come from behind to draw 1-1 with the USA in an international friendly today at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. The Anthony Hudson-coached side, who lost to World No. 15 Mexico 2-1 on Saturday night in Nashville, showed their marked improvement again…

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