Fiji’s new referee development plan

4 May 2016

The former FIFA official, with over 21 years of refereeing experience, has been given the dual task of attracting new referees to the game as well as raising the officiating standards.However, Varman isn’t daunted by the challenge.“This requires a lot of hard work but it can be done,” he says.“Firstly, we will need to lift…

4 May 2016

Savaii football making a mark

Falute says the interest in football is growing in Sawaii and 2016 saw a record number of teams enter.“Two years ago we had six clubs for boys and four for girls.“This year we have 11 boys clubs and seven for the girls,” he says.Falute says the main objective of the 10-week tournament is to identify…

4 May 2016

Fiji’s rising star

The 20-year-old striker is fast becoming one of the key players in Frank Farina’s Olympic squad and he has underlined his importance with a brace against Brazilian club side Parana Clube earlier this week.Verovou burts onto the scene during last year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand by heading home against European giants Germany.With…

3 May 2016

Olympics hold special place for Hearn

Furthermore, she is New Zealand’s all-time top scorer at international level.In 2004 Hearn made her debut for the Football Ferns and had her first taste of the Olympics at Beijing 2008. “The World Cup is probably a higher priority football-wise, but the Olympics is definitely something you want on your CV,” Hearn said. “You’re in…

3 May 2016

Solomon goalkeeper course a success

Held at the Solomon Islands Football Federation’s academy centre, the course was attended by 25 participants from across the country between 4 and 8 April.Led by FIFA Goalkeeping Instructor James Bannatyne the course had a dual aim of identifying potential talent and improving the standard of coaching.“If you have a good goalkeeper without a good…

2 May 2016

Laigle takes seat at head of FCF

The 43-year-old received a large majority of the support beating off five other candidates, with Jean-Paul Salvatore his closest rival.OFC President David Chung congratulated Laigle on his new role as President of FCF.“I would like to congratulate Steeve Laigle on his election to the position of President of FCF ahead of a number of quality…

2 May 2016

Farina happy with progress

Following Saturday’s 4-0 defeat to Atletico FC, the Fijians had less than two days to prepare for their next challenge against Parana Clube.The signs were ominous to Farina’s men when they conceded two early goals, but a brace by Iosefo Verevou drew the sides level before the break.Farina says he was very pleased with the…

2 May 2016

New adventure awaits Chambaron

The former New Caledonia national team coach has accepted a role with US Soccer where he will be based out of Chicago. While reluctant to leave behind the friends and colleagues he has amassed during his time in the Pacific, Chambaron says he’s ready to take himself outside of his comfort zone. “I have spent…

2 May 2016

Kamake taking PNG to new heights

Last month Kamake proved how seriously he takes that role when he became the first Papua New Guinea native to become OFC B Licence accredited.OFC Technical Director Patrick Jacquemet says Kamake’s achievement should be acknowledged.“Gaining the OFC B Licence is not an easy process,” Jacqumet says.“It requires true commitment and Harrison has shown not only…

29 April 2016

A new champion for Africa

In the final, Morocco stunned favourites Egypt 3-2, coming from behind to win. Mostafa Eid Mohamed scored twice for the Pharaohs, only to see Morocco draw level both times and claim a winner from their captain Adil Habil with just two minutes to go. It was Morocco’s first African futsal title and the second time…

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