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The New Caledonian Football community mourns the passing of one of its legends

25 October 2023
The New Caledonian Football community mourns the passing of one of its legends

(Photo Credit Alain Vartane -Maxime Kenon pictured centre) The Oceania Football Confederation is saddened to learn of the passing of New Caledonian legend, Maxime Kenon. The former captain of the US Gélima de Canala team was a star in the 1970s and 80s in New Caledonia. OFC joins with the Fédération Calédonienne De Football in…

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25 October 2023
OFC launches tender for Football Apparel and Equipment Partnership 2024-2027

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched a tender to secure an apparel and equipment partner that will help meet OFC’s strategic focus to grow the game and provide positive experiences for all involved. OFC’s reach has expanded by 220% in viewership over the past four years and in…

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24 October 2023
Ambitious OFC Player Development Workshop to kick off in Auckland

(Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek) For the first time since 2017 OFC is hosting a Player Development workshop “Play like the Stars” with the aim of nurturing success on the field of play and in the field of life. Organised by OFC Player Development Manager Phill Parker, the three-day workshop gets underway tomorrow in…

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19 October 2023
OFC welcomes media officers from across Oceania for week-long workshop

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Media and Marketing officers from a number of OFC Member Associations spent time in Auckland earlier this month as part of a week-long workshop, focused on building knowledge and expertise for media management and content delivery. Held during the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 – hosted in Auckland –…

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19 October 2023
OFC appoints new Head of Competitions

Amir Navon is the new Head of Competitions at the Oceania Football Confederation. The 45-year-old replaces Chris Kemp who is embarking on a new stage of his professional career after eight years at the helm. Navon comes from Israel where he brings a wealth of experience having worked at the Israel Football Association (IFA) from…

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19 October 2023
Regional training leaves a lasting impact on OFC programme facilitators

OFC’s Just Play and This Is How We Football programme facilitators from across the region have completed an invigorating Training of Trainers Workshop in Lautoka, Fiji. Hosted by the OFC Social Responsibility in partnership with UN Women, the regional workshop was held to capacity-build our facilitators in the new thematic areas and curriculum, and further…

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17 October 2023
OFC joins Fédération Tahitienne de Football in mourning loss of Executive Committee member

The Oceania Football Confederation is mourning the passing of a member of the executive committee of the Fédération Tahitienne de Football, Toni Tuteraiponi Hiro. The Former President of the AS Jeunes Tahitiens Football Club, President of the Raiatea Football District and member of the Executive Committee of the Tahitian Football Federation , Mr HIRO was an emblematic figure…

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16 October 2023
Just Play for Health with Global Handwashing Day

Photo via PNGFA Just Play Oceania Football Confederation and Member Associations are celebrating Global Handwashing Day through Just Play festivals and social media awareness campaigns. World Hand Washing Day on October 15 is an important date in Oceania. Sanitation is vital in our communities to prevent the spread of disease and to save lives. For…

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Global Handwashing Day
13 October 2023
Leaders in Football across Oceania gather as a commitment to the growth of the game

The OFC Executive Programme was launched in February and is crucial for ongoing commitment to foster professionalisation across all areas of football management. Designed to reinforce Member Association leaders during a time of tremendous organisational growth, the programme is part of the OFC 2023-2026 strategy. The General Secretaries (GS’s) from nine Member Association’s (MA’s) within…

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10 October 2023
FIFA Club Licensing Workshop Set to Transform Women’s Football in Fiji

Photo Credit: FFA The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) has hosted a landmark two-day FIFA Club Licensing workshop, focused on advancing women’s football in the region. The event, hosted on September 30 – October 1, at Fiji FA Headquarters in Vatuawaqa brought together 35 Fiji FA key stakeholders, experts and women’s football club representatives from clubs…

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