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Lea’alafa switches allegiance

4 March 2015
Lea’alafa switches allegiance

The attacking midfielder turned out for domestic champions Solomon Warriors in 2014, making quite the impression with his vast array of tricks and turns. When his club failed to qualify for their third consecutive appearance, the interest in engaging the national futsal representative’s skills increased. 2014 OFC Champions League runners-up Amicale FC have come up…

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4 March 2015
New wheels in the north

Purchased through the FIFA Performance Programme it was apt that Oceania FIFA Development Officer Glenn Turner was on hand to do the official handover on Monday.VFF president Lambert Maltock was delighted to recieve the keys on the Northern Region Academy’s behalf, with the transport certain to provide further opportunities for locals to get involved in…

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4 March 2015
Herbert takes reins in PNG

OFC and PNGFA President David Chung says Herbert brings with him a wealth of experience that will be crucial to Papua New Guinea’s campaign to win gold at home.“Not many around the world have been to two FIFA World Cups, especially in the Pacific region. But he has done that both as a player and…

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3 March 2015
High profile speakers for conference

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, which is celebrated every year on 8 March, the conference will be a platform for open, honest debate about the future of the women’s game and the role of women in sport governance.Jacqui Oatley, one of Britain’s best-known sports broadcasters who became the first female commentator to feature on BBC’s…

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3 March 2015
Big match awaits Gope-Fenepej

The Caledonian had been sidelined by injury for two weeks but made his competitive return at the weekend as a 77th minute substitute in Boulogne’s 2-1 loss to Strasbourg.The club faces an uphill battle against their Ligue 1 opponents, a club which boasts one of the most storied histories in French football, but as everyone…

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3 March 2015
Football Ferns ready for Spanish clash

Speaking after Tuesday’s captain’s training run at the Pedro Escartin Stadium, Readings says conditions are perfect for the clash of his 18th-ranked Football Ferns with the 15th-ranked hosts.“It’s always everyone’s favourite session of the week when you get to train at the stadium and get on the pitch,” Readings said.“It’s a good surface; it’s one…

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3 March 2015
Talented teen headed for NZ

The 17-year-old has been offered a scholarship to finish his schooling in New Zealand while improving his football at the same time.Growing up, Lotoáheaa loved playing rugby and was pretty good at it, earning selection for the U-13 and U-15 rugby teams for Tonga.And while he still has his love for the oval-ball, last year…

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3 March 2015
Gaitcha triumph in OCL warm-up

The 2013 Super Ligue winners travelled to Vanuatu where a full house of fans filled Port Vila Stadium to see some of the big names in New Caledonia football take on the domestic champions. A first half goal to former New Caledonia U-20 international Joseph Athalé in the 25th minute gave the visitors the lead…

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2 March 2015
Two Vanuatu U-17 players in scholarship at St Peter’s College

The U-17 international pair were feted by Vanuatu Football Federation President Lambert Maltock who revealed the news at a press conference at VFF house in Port Vila witnessed by VFF coaches and the player’s families.“Today is a great day for Vanuatu football because OFC has chosen our two top young players to study at St….

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2 March 2015
Football Ferns set for Spain test

The 18th-ranked Football Ferns are now in Spain as they build towards Tuesday morning’s clash with their hosts and the New Zealand coach says the group can now begin to see June’s FIFA Women’s World Cup on the horizon.“We’re getting to the business end of our preparation now and we’ve been on this campaign really…

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