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Issue Nine released

24 November 2015
Issue Nine released

In this edition, we hear from Solomon Islander Micah Lea’alafa, one of Auckland City FC’s newest recruits. The 2015 OFC U-20 Women’s Championship Golden Ball winner Jasmine Pereira talks about her career and being a role model for girls from all over Oceania. We cast an eye over the 2016 OFC Champions League and get…

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23 November 2015
OFC Insider Magazine – Issue 9
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23 November 2015
Winning starts for Shefa and Malampa

Shefa dominated their encounter against Penama, eventually winning 4-1 to go top of the table on goal difference.In the other match Malampa were made to work for their 2-1 win over Torba, scoring the winner on 80 minutes to secure the three points.The second of the three match days for the competition takes place on…

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23 November 2015
Serritslev to coach PNG

The 68-year-old mentor boasts a wealth of coaching experience at international level, having been involved with the Denmark national team as an assistant, in addition to holding head coaching roles with the likes of the Denmark U-21 and Armenia U-21 sides over the years.Serritslev recently oversaw a training camp with the Papua New Guinea squad,…

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20 November 2015
Girls get first taste of football

The “Small Kirios Festival” was attended by over 50 local girls aged between 11 and 12. It was launched by the Guadalcanal Football Association.OFC Women’s Football Development Officer Nicola Demaine says it provides an excellent platform to allow girls to become involved in football.“So far we have the programme up and running in Samoa, Papua…

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20 November 2015
West African pair reaffirm status

Qualifying in the African zone, was played over four rounds beginning in May and as seeded teams, Nigeria and Ghana skipped the preliminary round and both largely proved themselves the class of the continent. In the first round, the Falconets of Nigeria enjoyed a comfortable victory against Liberia, winning the first leg 7-1 away in…

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20 November 2015
Province of Origin returns

The concept has been re-introduced this year after not being run for the past few seasons, with the aim of keeping clubs, players and fans active through the break between club seasons.It will also see players who play for rivals club throughout the year come together to represent their province.This year the Province of Origin…

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20 November 2015
OFC & UNICEF renew partnership

Since the start of the partnership in 2013, Just Play – the Oceania Football Confederation’s sport for development programme – has worked alongside UNICEF on several projects, to reach thousands of children through the powerful medium of sport.Just Play Head of Social Responsibility and International Relations Franck Castillo, says continuing to work alongside UNICEF will…

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19 November 2015
Village Festival marks Universal Children’s Day

The festival will take place at Victoria Park in Avarua from 2.30pm, with activities open for all children aged between five and 13.Cook Islands Just Play manager Michelle Paiti says the festival has an important role to play.“The festivals are educating and encouraging for all children, and provide them with a positive and safe environment…

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19 November 2015
Gope-Fenepej makes a move

Although he recently stated his commitment to getting back in the picture with the club he joined in 2012, Gope-Fenepej has since had a change of heart and will relaunch his career with the Championnat National side.It is a big move for the 27-year-old from Lifou, who is following in the footsteps of his uncle…

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