Ferns ready for Brazil challenge

2 March 2016

The Ferns are set to make their debut at the prestigious invite-only tournament on Thursday and the New Zealand side’s growing international reputation is helping fuel their preparation for their medal tilt in Rio later in the year. Having played against seven of the world’s top 10 nations in the past 15 months, including a…

1 March 2016

Krishna extends Phoenix contract

Unsurprisingly, other A-League clubs were interested in acquiring his services after he scored six goals in 13 games before sustaining an ankle injury that has put him out of action for the past two months.The Fijian international said interest from other clubs was flattering but he had no intention of moving from Wellington.“Why would I…

1 March 2016

Just Play strives for improvement

Six project managers representing Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu joined the OFC Social Responsibility Department for a week of intensive training, focusing on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).The objective of the meeting was to increase the efficiency of the programme by upskilling the most capable team members to further improve the effectiveness…

1 March 2016

PNG training squad named

The bulk of the players are coming from dominant domestic players Hekari United, with club captain David Muta joined by the likes of defender turned striker Koriak Upaiga as the more experienced members of the squad.2016 OFC Champions League participants Lae City Dwellers are also contributing a large selection to the national line-up with experienced…

1 March 2016

FLDP to conclude in Amsterdam

ntroduced by FIFA to help increase the number of female leaders and role models in football, the inaugural edition kicked off in Vancouver last July during the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and has involved 33 participants and more than a dozen mentors from across the globe. OFC Deputy General Secretary Sarai Bareman has been one…

29 February 2016

Apia Tigers triumph

The Red Roosters missed a golden opportunity to take the lead within the first five minutes of the match when Argentinian Diego Nadaja was on goal.But Apia pressed high and it paid off when striker Nicholas Olsen hit the back of the net in the 23rd minute. Nadaja was able to redeem his earlier error…

29 February 2016

Youth league starts in Solo

Tuesday’s official opening at Lawson Tama Stadium on Tuesday included a parade featuring nine of the ten teams that will participate in the competition.Speaking at the launch, SIFF vice-president Edward Omokirio highlighted four important factors that teams need to take into account in order to develop football in the country.“Firstly, commitment for your performance,” he…

29 February 2016

Magenta opens victoriously

Hiengene were the first to strike in the Trophee de Champions with Harry Dinet’s 11th minute goal sending the northern-based club ahead in the first half.However, in the 20th minute Hienghene lost William Yentao who was sent off giving Magenta an opportunity to get back in the game.But they too struggled to keep things on…

28 February 2016

Infantino elected FIFA President

He was elected as the ninth FIFA President after the second ballot with 115 of 207 total votes. In line with the FIFA Statutes, the mandate of the new FIFA President started after the conclusion of the Congress.At the beginning of the proceedings, it was confirmed to the Congress that 207 FIFA member associations were…

26 February 2016

Phoenix lend support to Fiji

The A-League club conducted their pre-season in Fiji, including a match at Govind Park in Ba which was struck with signficant damage in the wake of the cyclone, and have a close affinity with Pacific Island nation.After monitoring the cyclone closely and seeing pictures and hearing stories of the devastation prompted him to request assistance…

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