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Papua New Guinea raise their game to earn a point against Tahiti

19 June 2024
Papua New Guinea raise their game to earn a point against Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Papua New Guinea and Tahiti played out a breathless draw on match day two in Group B at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 in Suva. The result leaves both sides with a chance of advancing to the semi-finals next week in Vanuatu, with the result a welcome…

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18 June 2024
New Zealand begin title defence with strong win over Solomon Islands

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The Solomon Islands have been eliminated from the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 after a young New Zealand team secured a comfortable 3-0 win in Port Vila on Tuesday. New Zealand will now meet Vanuatu on Friday to decide who finishes top of Group A, with both sides assured…

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17 June 2024
Samoa ease past Papua New Guinea at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship Qualifying

It was always going to be a challenge for Papua New Guinea. After narrowly losing to American Samoa on Friday, they needed to secure a convincing win today to have any hope of qualifying for Fiji. But they came up against a Samoa side determined to capitalise on the momentum generated by their senior side,…

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17 June 2024
All Whites mean business in OFC Men’s Nations Cup ahead of their opener against Solomon Islands

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley is excited about the prospect of playing competitive football and says retaining the OFC Nations Cup in Vanuatu is his top priority, even with the shadows of the Paris Olympics looming large. New Zealand kick off their campaign in Group A against Solomon Islands…

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16 June 2024
Fiji lay down a marker in impressive opening day victory over Papua New Guinea

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Fiji gave their fans plenty to cheer about following a dominant victory over Papua New Guinea in their opening Group B match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup in Suva. A loud and partisan home crowd were on hand to witness Rob Sherman’s side make the ideal start…

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16 June 2024
Tahiti get off to perfect start at OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie Tahiti have secured a crucial 2-0 win in their opening match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 against Samoa in Suva. Two first-half goals set Samuel Garcia’s side on their way, despite a resilient and spirited effort from Samoa. Only four minutes were on the clock when…

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15 June 2024
Vanuatu win “Grand Final” against Solomon Islands in OFC Men’s Nations Cup opener

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Vanuatu set off a wild night of celebrations in Port Vila after beating Solomons Islands 1-0 in the opening match for the OFC Nations Cup. A headed goal by veteran Kensi Tangis gave Vanuatu their first win over their rivals since 2017. The match was dubbed a ‘Grand Final’…

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15 June 2024
Excitement builds as kick-off approaches in Group B at OFC Men’s Nations Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Kirk Corrie The margins should prove to be razor thin when Group B gets underway at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 in Fiji this weekend. Two of Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Tahiti will advance to the semi-finals in Vanuatu in just over a weeks’ time, with little…

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14 June 2024
American Samoa win OFC Women’s U-16 Championship – Qualifying opener

Photo Credit: OFC Media Centre forward Leone S Pritchard has ensured a first victory for an American Samoa side in any OFC competition since 2018, with her second half goal enough to secure a 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea in the OFC Women’s U-16 Championship Qualifying opener in Auckland. The road to the FIFA…

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Vanuatu captain Brian Kaltak and coach Juliano Schmeling and Solomon Islands coach Jacob Moli with Philip Mango
13 June 2024
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands prepare for “Grand Final” in opening match of OFC Men’s Nations Cup

The opening match of the OFC Nations Cup 2024 between hosts Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands has already been tagged a Grand Final by both teams, due to the late withdrawal by New Caledonia. With tournament favourites New Zealand as the third team in Group A, both teams realise an opening defeat could ruin any…

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