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OFC President’s Cup arrives in Auckland

12 November 2014
OFC President’s Cup arrives in Auckland

London-based luxury goods company Thomas Lyte, an industry leader in the design and creation of silver and gold trophies, was commissioned by OFC to make the President’s Cup trophy, which joins an array of glittering silverware crafted by the company for the Confederation’s wide-ranging competitions in 2011-14. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas picked up the…

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12 November 2014
Faleasiu can’t get enough of Just Play

The school grounds were abuzz as excited children, eager to get the ball rolling, looked on to a tent filled with stationary donated by SSAB and a field of activities.Pastor Paulo of the Seventh Day Adventist Church opened the festivities with a prayer followed by games which promoted gender equality, one of the programme’s primary…

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12 November 2014
Amicale ready to give it their all

Star signing Ian Hogg has taken the lead in declaring his commitment to the team and its goal of taking home the silverware in the inaugural tournament.“Everything we have received from Amicale FC in the last few days has been great, and now it is time for us to deliver on the field,” the All…

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12 November 2014
Ferns named for Europe tour

The French side, currently sitting at fourth in the women’s world rankings, are the first challenge of the tour on November 23 (NZ time) before the team travel to Norway for two matches against the ninth-ranked side on November 26 and 28.The 20-strong Football Ferns squad includes 11 players with over 50 caps, headed by…

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12 November 2014
Long term planning essential

Chambaron spent a week in the French territory running a FIFA Grassroots Coaching Course and says the attention FTF paid to detail was a major factor in its success.“The successful implementation of a Grassroots programme is dependent on the situation on the ground, an evaluation of the country data and an assessment of local needs….

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11 November 2014
VFF establish Torba base

VFF, in collaboration with the Torba Football Association, has opened a new office in Sola on Vanua Lava which was officially opened by VFF President Lambert Maltock on 29 October, during the opening day of the Football Teams President’s Forum.“2014 marks 80 years since the establishment of football in Vanuatu way back in 1934 but…

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11 November 2014
FTF statutes in line for update

Oceania-based FIFA Development Officer Glenn Turner was joined by Head of FIFA Member Associations Primo Corvaro, FIFA Legal Committee member Prosper Abega, Rolf Tanner from FIFA Legal and FIFA Development Manager Oceania and Europe Eva Pasquier. The objective of the group’s visit was to look at the Federation Tahitienne de Football’s statutes with a view…

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10 November 2014
Krishna helps fire Phoenix to victory

While the Phoenix were on top in an enthralling contest, the all-important goal was proving elusive with some good chances going begging.Enter Fijian speedster Krishna in the 70th minute and suddenly the home side looked more dangerous.Only a timely intervention by a Wanderers defender stopped Krishna scoring with his first touch, and ten minutes later…

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10 November 2014
Injury rules out Reid

The West Ham defender has been ruled out of this week’s tour of China and Thailand with a recurrence of a niggling injury he picked up in the English Premier League a week ago.While he played in the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at the weekend, the injury requires on-going treatment and forced his withdrawal.“First…

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10 November 2014
Grassroots Festival grows

The Park has played host to the Football For Live Grassroots Festival organised by the Vanuatu Football Federation, for the past two consecutive Fridays.The second ever festival was attended by 100 children on 31 October, with the numbers for the event held on 7 November yet to be announced.“On behalf of the VFF Grassroots staff…

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