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Familiarity in Group A

8 December 2014
Familiarity in Group A

The Football Ferns are set to come up against former coach John Herdman and his new charges Canada, as well as fairly frequent opponents China PR and the Netherlands.The showdown with Canada is set to take place on 11 June 2015 at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, and it’s one Herdman for one is looking forward to.Canada’s…

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8 December 2014
Pride secure back-to-back titles

First half goals from Lauren Dabner and Monique Barker set the home side on their way and Gareth Turnbull’s team never relented as they squeezed and pressed the young New Zealand squad into mistakes in possession in their own half.Daisy Cleverley pulled a goal back for the New Zealand Development team on the hour but…

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8 December 2014
Issa joins Navy Blues in Morocco

A circuitous route around the globe that saw the Nigerian striker pass through Auckland, Hong Kong, Paris and Casablanca, finally came to an end when Issa arrived in Rabat yesterday for the FIFA Club World Cup showdown with Moghreb Tetouan.“It was very tiring but I had to do it,” Issa explains, “The team is treating…

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7 December 2014
Ferns to face former coach

The 19th ranked New Zealand side – who will be playing in their third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament – will contest Group A in Edmonton and Winnipeg along with the hosts – currently ranked eighth in the world, China (14th) and Netherlands (15th).Tony Readings’ team will open their tournament with a clash with…

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6 December 2014
Exciting final on cards

After finishing top of the round-robin phase of the competition with six wins from their seven matches, Mainland earned a week off last week – which the team used to continue their preparations by playing an intra-squad match.One of those six competition victories was a 2-1 opening round result over the New Zealand Development side…

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6 December 2014
Draw reveals path to glory

For the second year running, 12 teams will compete for the biggest sporting prize in Oceania, with the draw for the 2015 OFC Champions League unveiling the path they must follow. Twelve teams will take part in Oceania’s premier club competition and for the first time all three stages of the tournament, group stage, semi-finals…

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6 December 2014
Elective Congress announced

The 23rd Ordinary Congress of the OFC will be held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea at 9am on 7 January 2015.The decision was made this morning at the OFC Executive Committee’s final meeting for 2014, held at the Novotel Hotel in Greenlane, Auckland. Share

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5 December 2014
Munif moves on

“I’ve loved every minute of working at Fiji FA and leaving was a tough decision to make,” Munif states.“It has been a great environment in which I’ve grown both on a personal and professional level. I’ve met life-long friends and learned so much in this role and I’m sad to be leaving it behind.”Munif has…

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4 December 2014
Tahitian duo up for Morocco challenge

Tahitian referee Norbert Hauata will be joined by fellow countryman assistant Paul Ahupu and Tonga’s Tevita Makasini, both assistant referees.For the Hauata it’s another chance to prove himself on the world stage after successfully participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ this year.“After the World Cup in Brazil, which went well, it’s another opportunity…

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4 December 2014
De Vries aims to make history

The South African born striker has been in good form this season and was an integral figure as the Navy Blues won the quadruple of ASB Premiership, OFC Champions League, ASB Charity Cup and ASB minor premiership last season.Now De Vries has his eyes set on even loftier targets despite last weekend’s 4-0 away loss…

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