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PNG make stunning comeback

28 March 2016
PNG make stunning comeback

Solomon Islands got off to a magical start in front of the packed banks of Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara as veteran Benjamin Totori combined with Auckland City FC attacker and futsal wunderkind Micah Lea’alafa to punish a PNG defensive error just 30 seconds after kick-off.However this time around a one-goal lead wasn’t enough to…

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24 March 2016
In-form Totori strikes

Talismanic striker Benjamin Totori was the first to strike for the home side as he darted past three defenders to slot home.The play was started by defender Fred Fakarii who picked up a poor clearance by Papua New Guinea. Lurking on the left wing was Moffat Kilifa who picked up a quick pass from Micah…

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24 March 2016
Coaches look forward to clash

Speaking to local media in their press conference before the first match on Thursday, Moses Toata and his PNG counterpart, Flemming Serritslev both looked forward to playing their first international with their respective teams. “This is my first time to lead a national team into an international test match,” says Toata. “For me I want…

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24 March 2016
Neighbours meet in friendly

Vanuatu will welcome New Caledonia for an international friendly on Saturday at Port Vila Stadium with the match scheduled for kick-off at 3pm.The OFC Nations Cup in 2012 is the last time these two nations met and on that occasion it was Les Cagous who came out triumphant with a 5-2 victory at Lawson Tama…

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23 March 2016
Lae retain NSL title

The victory came as somewhat of a shock to some as a week earlier Hekari had outclassed their rivals 5-0 to claim the minor premiership for a record 11th time.Peter Gunemba’s side proved doubters wrong with an inspired performance with the coach quick to credit the entire team for a performance which made it difficult…

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23 March 2016
OFC launches Fiji Emergency Programme

Fiji Just Play Project Manager Lavenia Yalovi says “The adapted content replaces regular programme sessions in Fiji for two months, and focuses on increasing knowledge and understanding of coping with an emergency.”“The updated content covers handwashing and water safety, food security and safety and security in the wake of an emergency like of Cyclone Winston,”…

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22 March 2016
Saelua joins Diversity jury

With the aim of recognising an outstanding organisation, group initiative or personality that is standing up for diversity and anti-discrimination in football, FIFA will inaugurate the FIFA Diversity Award in July 2016. The date will also mark the 15th anniversary of the passing of the resolution against racism and discrimination at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress…

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21 March 2016
FIFA Connect arrives in Fiji

This will help in the gathering and processing of data from every corner of the football world. Daniel Jang, FIFA Connect Program Officer based at the FIFA Development Office Oceania in New Zealand who was in the country a fortnight ago, says Fiji Football is well-positioned to become the first in the Pacific to get…

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21 March 2016
Key priorities approved to restore trust

It was the last FIFA Executive Committee of its kind and the first chaired by new FIFA President Gianni Infantino.On 9 and 10 May 2016, the new FIFA Council will convene for the first time ahead of the ordinary FIFA Congress in Mexico City.During the meeting, the President presented his road map for restoring trust…

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21 March 2016
Hughes reveals reason for move

The Dreketi native kick-started his promising football career with Rewa and says it will be difficult to move on from the club that gave him his start.However with the Olympic Games in Rio on calendar this year he’s keen to get as much high-level experience as possible to enhance his chance for selection.“I started playing…

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