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OFC outlines President’s Cup concept

19 September 2014
OFC outlines President’s Cup concept

The competition draws together six teams from three confederations and includes Kiwi and Oceania champions Auckland City FC, Amicale of Vanuatu, Bodden Town from the Cayman Islands, former Bahraini champions Busaiteen FC, Fiji U-20 and Singapore U-23.OFC President and FIFA Vice-President David Chung says the competition is designed to strengthen the Oceania confederation’s political and…

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19 September 2014
All Black meeting adds wow factor

On Wednesday evening, after a full-on day of fun at Auckland Zoo, the Tonga U-13 and U-15 teams were just relaxing at their accomodation when they were called into the dining room.“Malakai Fekitoa, the Tongan All Black, walked in to surprise them,” says trip organiser Pau Likiliki.“They had only ever seen him on TV but…

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19 September 2014
New Zealand slip out of top 100

Their only match since the previous rankings were released was a 3-1 loss to Uzbekistan in Tashkent on 8 September, their first fixture under new coach Anthony Hudson.The lastest rankings have them sitting just 19 places above the region’s second highest ranked nation New Caledonia, which fell one place to 137.The All Whites now find…

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19 September 2014
National side wraps Singapore tour

Their final match of the voyage saw them suffer a 6-4 defeat at the hands of Home United FC in what proved their third successive loss to Singapore opponents.The side is preparing for the 2015 Pacific Games, which will be hosted in Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.Their first match saw them go town to…

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18 September 2014
Sweden seal spot in Canada

Sweden have now qualified for all seven editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It previously finished second at USA 2003 as well as third at both China PR 1991 and Germany 2011.Therese Sjogran scored early in the game and Lotta Schelin put the match out of reach with her 76th minute strike.While the UEFA…

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17 September 2014
Promotion for Tailevu Naitasiri

“Following the conclusion of the Premier Division League, we note that Teilevu Naitasiri has been promoted to the Super Premier Division,” says Fiji Football Association CEO Bob Kumar.The news isn’t so great for Navua who have been relegated after losing to Ba in their Round 13 match of the National Football League and confirming their…

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17 September 2014
Youth with chance to shine

Port Vila Football Association administrator Bong Shem says the Classic Printers sponsored competition is an excellent opportunity for young footballers to showcase their talent.“The future of Port Vila and Vanuatu football is the young football players and for the past few years we have concentrated on the Premier League and forgotten about our young players,”…

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17 September 2014
Goalkeeper coach pathway kicked off

Delivered by All Whites goalkeeper coach Paul Gothard and Football Ferns goalkeeper coach Danny Robinson, the training day saw 18 ‘keeper coaches from up and down the country accredited to deliver the new Introduction to Goalkeeping Coaching Course. The course introduces coaches to the technical fundamentals of goalkeeping and provides examples of games and activities…

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17 September 2014
Bannatyne shares his insights

Bannatyne is imparting his knowledge with participants of the course at Teouma Academy in Port Vila this week, saying the goalkeeper’s role is an important one in any form of football.“The main job is to prevent the other team from scoring,” Bannatyne says.“Whether the goalkeeper punches the ball, catches it or kicks it, as long…

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17 September 2014
Suva earn coveted Champions League berth

The win is their third domestic title after holding it for two consectutive seasons in 1996 and 1997, and was achieved with two games in hand.It also marks the first time a Southern-based side has qualified for the premier regional club competition in Fiji football history.Lending a helping hand were 2014 OFC Champions League semi-finalists…

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