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National League kicks off in American Samoa

24 August 2016
National League kicks off in American Samoa

FFAS CEO Tavita Taumua said the changes to the men’s league will have a large influence on the future of football in American Samoa.“Playing all matches on a pitch sized to FIFA international dimensions will make matches more professional and will better prepare players for international competitions,” Taumua said.“We made this change to enlarge the…

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23 August 2016
Squads revealed as kick-off nears

New Zealand make a return to this level of regional competition after sitting out the 2014 edition due to their automatic qualification as host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015.Bringing a wealth of experience to the squad are Moses Dyer and Clayton Lewis, both of whom made large contributions to Darren Bazeley’s 2015…

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23 August 2016
Live draw for expanded Champions League

The OFC Champions League is the regional showcase for the best club sides of Oceania and is widely followed across the globe as the winner qualifies to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup.For the past two years the competition has been hosted in a single venue but that is set to change in…

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23 August 2016
Rarotonga pre-season competition draws to an end

Puaikura walked away with the championship title for the Premier Men’s competition after dominating a penalty shoot-out in the final against Takuvaine at CIFA Complex, Matavera on Saturday. Striker Vou Williams won Takuvaine the early lead with a goal in the 18th minute, but an attempt from Puaikura right-winger and Cook Island youth international Dwayne…

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22 August 2016
Fiji U-20 to play Sydney sides

Assistant Coach Sunil Kumar is confident the camp will help the team in their preparation for the international tournament by giving the players a taste of professional football. “We will be playing Sydney FC U-20 side, Western Sydney FC and Newcastle FC U-20 side,” he said.“Playing against the professional players in Sydney will give an…

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22 August 2016
Just Play Rutaki Festival Successful

Cook Islands Just Play Project Manager and developer of the Cook Islands Village Festivals Michelle Paiti was pleased with the large turnout and success of the festival. “We had just over 40 children participate at our last festival in Rutaki and so it was great to see this number increase this time around.” she said.Paiti…

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22 August 2016
PNG U-20 victorious over LHU

The girls triumphed against Lock Haven University yesterday, in a close battle ending with a 2-1 result.Although Ramona Padio secured the win for the team by scoring both goals, the match truly was a team effort with all 21 field players participating in the game, allowing every team member to showcase their skills in front…

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19 August 2016
Referees perfect their performance

Under the tutelage of FIFA Referee Instructor Lim Kee Chong, 30 New Caledonian referees have been upskilling on the Laws of the Game and their application.As well as practicing referees, participants also included local referee instructors, the people who help train referees across New Caledonia.“FIFA assists instructors in each association, these latest courses teach the…

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19 August 2016
Kurukuru reunite to face Brazil

The team has joined Brazil-based captain Elliot Ragomo, and 2016 OFC Futsal Championship Golden Boot winner George Stevenson, who have been training with professional side Minas in Belo Horizonte.With the entire squad finally back together, Kurukuru coach Juliano Schmeling believes a match against the No. 1-ranked side in the world is the perfect test for…

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19 August 2016
Beach Soccer reignites in Noumea

On Sunday 28 August the Fédération Calédonienne de Football et le Kalédonian Futsal United (KFU) are getting a new event underway – the Beach Soccer Cup.The initiative is being driven by former futsal international Romain Guitton and will take place at the FCF Technical Centre in Païta over two weekends.“The idea to organise a beach…

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