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Fiji U-20 Wraps Up Tour

2 September 2016
Fiji U-20 Wraps Up Tour

The Fiji U-20 squad have made tracks for Vanuatu to defend their 2014 title at the OFC U-20 Championship 2016 after wrapping up their Australian tour with two draws. The side drew with Newcastle Jets U-20 3-3 and Rydalmere FC 1-1. Fiji coach Yogendra Dutt said the tour matches benefitted the team before going into…

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1 September 2016
New OFC magazine show launches

The OFC Monthly is a new magazine style show bringing football activities from around the Pacific region to fans of Oceania football across the globe. The OFC TV initiative will regularly feature player profiles, OFC competitions, training activities, development courses and highlights of local events taking place in each of the 11 OFC Member Associations….

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1 September 2016
PNG lands in Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea have landed in Vanuatu ahead of the OFC U-20 Championship hoping to carry the trophy home. Steering the ship is Peter Gunemba, who led his club Lae City Dwellers to two domestic titles in two years, making his debut as coach of a national team. Gunemba believes winning the OFC U-20 Championship…

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31 August 2016
Tiki Toa shooting for top spot

Equipped with the ‘best player in the world’, the Tahiti national beach soccer team are aiming for the number one spot in next year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas. Heimanu Taiarui was a star for the side, known as the Tiki Toa, when they came second last year to become the highest…

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30 August 2016
Veitongo defends title

Veitongo FC have shown their international experience and retained their place at the top of the Tonga Major League after dominating Marist 8-2. Veitongo coach Timote Moleni went into the game with his strongest side, including Fineasi Palei, Samisoni Mafi, Lafaele Moala and other Tonga internationals who have developed as a team through multiple international…

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30 August 2016
Battle of the Giants final set for Sunday

It’s all happening in Fiji this coming weekend as the Battle of the Giants wraps up with two days of top domestic football at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. Group A winners Suva will take on Labasa before Group B winners Lautoka take on Rewa in the semi-finals on Saturday. The victors will face-off at…

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29 August 2016
Tonga Football embraces Education Centre

Tonga is one of the first Member Associations in line for OFC’s latest initiative, The OFC Education Centre, a project instigated by OFC President David Chung. OFC Instructor Paul Toohey and FIFA Consultant Glenn Turner discussed the OFC Education Centre concept, objectives, and TFA’s role in the 2017 implementation in a three-day workshop last week….

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29 August 2016
PNG U-20 squad draw 1-1

After a neck and neck battle with Bloomsburg University, the PNG U-20 Women’s team is on the home stretch in their tour of the United States. Washington born coach Lisa Cole scheduled seven matches against American university sides to give the squad more experience playing as a team ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World…

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26 August 2016
NZ to launch ‘Live Your Goals Week’

Women’s football fever is sweeping the Oceania region as New Zealand Football prepares for the launch of their ‘Live Your Goals Week’ next month. New Zealand will be joining 72 other FIFA Member Associations already implementing ‘Live Your Goals’ campaigns in an effort to increase participation and spark excitement for women’s football, create the best…

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26 August 2016
Rarotonga youth coaches upskill

FIFA Instructor Giovani Fernandes had to mix things up at this week’s FIFA Youth coaching course at CIFA Complex, Matavera after a specific request from Cook Islands Football Association. Eighteen coaches have been taking part in a customised course with content adapted and designed by Fernandes to meet CIFA’s unique needs. “We aim to enhance…

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