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Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea to take part in FIFA Series project

27 February 2024
Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea to take part in FIFA Series project

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea have been invited to play in the new FIFA Series pilot project this March. The initiative provides for a series of inter-confederation friendlies, to be played in a single host nation during international windows. This will provide nations with more regular opportunities to play…

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26 February 2024
Brazil claim record-extending 6th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™

Photo Credit: Aitor Alcalde – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Brazil have overcome Italy in an incredible back-and-forth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ final in Dubai to win their 6th title. Italy – playing in their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ final – had it all to do, facing the most successful nation in…

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24 February 2024
AS Magenta hold on to confirm qualification whilst Ifira Black Bird secure first leg lead

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Fédération Calédonienne de Football AS Magenta have confirmed qualification for the OFC Men’s Champions League after a 0-0 draw with ASC Gaïca in the second leg of New Caledonia’s National Playoff. Following an even first half, the two-time OFC Men’s Champions League finalists spent the second half on the back…

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24 February 2024
Former World Cup referee changing the landscape of women’s football in Cook Islands

Photo Credit: CIFA Media In the vast, turquoise waters of the Pacific, stands a modern-day trailblazer redefining the world of football in the Cook Islands. Tupou Patia Brogan has emerged as a symbol of courage and a beacon of progress, as she changes the landscape in a sport of male dominance. The football pitch has…

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23 February 2024
Vaivase-Tai FC qualify for the final spot at the OFC Men’s Champions League and deny Veitongo FC

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Tonga FA Vaivase-Tai FC are heading to their first ever OFC Men’s Champions League after victory over Vaiala Tonga SC, edging out hosts Veitongo FC on the final match day in Nuku’alofa. The equation was simple for the Samoan side – win big and hope that later the same day…

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23 February 2024
Tahiti stunned by Italy to bow out of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the quarter finals.

Photo by Aitor Alcalde – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Despite a quick-fire start, Tahiti has been beaten 5-2 by Italy in their quarter final at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ in Dubai. The Italians have come from two nil down early in the opening period to score three times in the final period to…

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22 February 2024
Gagame Feni inspires Solomon Warriors to qualification for OFC Men’s Champions League 2024

Photo Credit: OFC Media via SIFF Despite drawing 1-1 in the second leg, the Solomon Warriors have progressed past Central Coast FC to qualify for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 by virtue of their first leg advantage in the National Playoffs in the Solomon Islands.  A decisive goal from Gagame Feni had given the…

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22 February 2024
Three-way battle for final spot at the OFC’s Men’s Champions League

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Tonga FA The battle for the final qualification spot at the OFC Men’s Champions League will come down to the last match day at Teufaiva Stadium in Tonga. Veitongo FC the host club, sits top of the table on four-points thanks to a superior goal difference over Vaivase-tai FC. While…

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22 February 2024
Tahiti confident as they face Italy for a semi-final place at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024

(Photo Credit Tullio Puglia – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Two teams who have both been runner-up twice at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups are preparing to square off in Dubai early tomorrow morning in the quarter-finals. (6am NZT 7am Tahiti) Group B runners up Tahiti with wins over World heavyweights Argentina and Spain face Group…

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21 February 2024
New OFC referee badges paving the way to FIFA accreditation

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Tonga FA The path to FIFA status has become that much clearer for OFC referees with the introduction of new badges for the region. At the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifier in Tonga, a new system has been put in place highlighting the referee development pathway with OFC. The…

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