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A new champion for Africa

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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29 April 2016
Vanuatu sweat on Fred’s fitnessVanuatu sweat on Fred’s fitness

The 23-year-old Amicale midfielder was forced to leave the field during his side’s OFC Champions League defeat to Auckland City on 17 April.The Vanuatu national team’s physiotherapist Albert Kaipam says Fred is racing against time to get fit for the start of the tournament on 28 May in Port Moresby.“Dominique Fred injured his right foot…

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29 April 2016
Fiji ready for Brazil test

Frank Farina’s men are using their South American trip as a dress rehearsal for the Rio Olympic Games in August.The Fiji U-23 coach says facing a club like Atletico is the ideal preparation for the Olympics.“They qualified for the Copa Libertadores last year, so they will be a quality side.“They will play possession football and…

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27 April 2016
PNG U-20 Women host tri-nations tournament

The tournament is part of Papua New Guinea’s preparations to host the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in November. This will be the first visit to PNG by a football team from either the United States or Japan.PNG U-20 women’s coach Lisa Cole says her side is excited about the upcoming games which will provide…

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26 April 2016
Fiji’s tour of Brazil

Fiji’s Olympic football team are ramping up their preparations for the Rio Games with a four-match tour of Brazil.The 22-member squad flew out to South America yesterday to get an early taste of what to expect when the Olympics get underway in 100 days. National team coach Frank Farina says his side will face some…

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26 April 2016
Basalaj dons Golden Gloves

The 22-year-old from Lower Hutt was one of his side’s outstanding performers leading up to title decider against Auckland City on Saturday. In Team Wellington’s four matches prior to the final Basalaj conceded just one goal.And despite the 3-0 defeat to Auckland City in the last game of the tournament he was a well-deserved winner…

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23 April 2016
Six in a row for Auckland City

The Navy Blues earned the right to represent the South Pacific in Japan with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat of Team Wellington this afternoon at QBE Stadium in Auckland, Micah Lea’alafa proving the inspiration with a double and an assist for the victors.Having wrestled the ASB Premiership title from out of Auckland’s grasp at the same…

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23 April 2016
AKL 3-0 WEL

Download the official match summary here You can also follow OFC via twitter here: @OFCfootball AKLvWEL OCLAuckland City FC: 24. Diego RIVAS (GK), 3. Takuya IWATA 4. Mario BILEN, 5. Angel BERLANGA (C), 9. Darren WHITE, 10. Ryan DE VRIES, 11. Te Atawhai HUDSON-WIHONGI, 14. Clayton LEWIS, 16. Daewook KIM, 17. Joao MOREIRA, 19. Micah…

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23 April 2016
Lea’alafa in winning form

In his first season with Auckland City, Lea’alafa not only has his first Champions League medal, but the Golden Ball trophy to go with it.But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the Solomon Islands dual international.By his own admission, Lea’alafa made a slow start to his fourth season of OFC Champions League football, after…

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22 April 2016
Tade’s balancing act

The 28-year-old striker gave up his legal studies in Argentina to move to New Zealand following a working holiday in 2010.One year on, he celebrated his first regional crown and his maiden appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup with the Navy Blues.The South American hasn’t looked back since adding four more regional titles and…

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