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Miss Samoa adds a touch of glamour

8 July 2014
Miss Samoa adds a touch of glamour

The 23-year-old is an active participant in the Football Federation Samoa and ACP Business House Tournament and is relishing the chance to turn heads with her football skills.A firm advocate for the promotion of gender equality, Fanueli says football is instrumental in promoting female participation.“We need to pomote the fact that football is not only…

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8 July 2014
Pacific youth well represented in Brazil

Football United is an Australian-based organisation which draws on the magic of the beautiful game to bring people together for the common goal of creating harmonious and cohesive societies.The group were just one of a number of organisations that made up the Australian delegation which attended PYASC in New Caledonia in December. The Football United…

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7 July 2014
Case study highlights programme’s success

Sport Matters, an Australian-based organisation founded in 2011 to make a difference in people’s lives using sport as a tool for development in Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa, launched a new report on sport for development at Parliament House in Canberra in June.‘Why Sports Matters: Sport for development in Australia, the Pacific and Asia’,…

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4 July 2014
World Cup fever in the Pacific

Even countries like the USA and India who weren’t typically known as “football countries” have not been able to escape the charm of the game and the contagious enthusiasm of its fans. Vanuatu is no exception to that phenomenon. Yes, World Cup fever has gripped even the countries of the Pacific!The quiet streets of Port…

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4 July 2014
Vulivuli continues to lead by example

However the 31-year-old has never let that slow her down as she continues her ascent.“Challenges and obstacles are all part of success,” Vulivuli explains.“The various challenges I have overcome during my ten year refereeing career has made me the match official I am today. Football in Fiji is predominantly a male sport and so breaking…

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4 July 2014
All-action futsal draws Manickum in

When quizzed about what will be on offer at the ASB Sports Centre in Wellington from Friday next week in the three-match series against the Futsalroos, Manickum was quite clear: action, and lots of it. “You’ll get a massive display of skill from both sides and you’re also likely to see a lot more goals…

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3 July 2014
Roux resigns with Mariners

Roux’s new contract will see him remain with the Mariners until the completion of the 2016/17 A-League season.“I had such a great time in my first season and am happy to extend my stay,” Roux says.“I love the boys and am really looking forward to next season. My focus for the next few seasons will…

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3 July 2014
Babatana crowned champions of Lauru

Heavy rain might have muddied the pitch but it didn’t come close to dampening spirits on the final day of action as the community of Taro and its neighbouring villages coming out in force.Local government officials were among the fans who turned up to witness proceedings in the final days of the annual event, which…

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1 July 2014
Gope-Fenepej extends Ligue 2 stay

Gope-Fenepej made a name for himself locally at the 2011 edition of the South Pacific Games in his native New Caledonia where he scored seven goals in five matches.But he hit new heights on the field for Les Cagous during the 2012 OFC Nations Cup with a victory sealing goal in New Caledonia’s 2-0 victory…

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1 July 2014
Local hopefuls step closer to dream

Thirty participants will undergo a week-long learning experience aimed at bringing them up-to-date with the latest football trends relating to their roles as referees.Five provinces are represented at the course with the majority of attendees coming from Honiara but including representatives from Guadalcanal, Malaita, Rennell and Bellona, Western Province and Makira Ulawa. FIFA Referee Fitness…

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