Opening ceremony gets ball rolling

Last night the official opening ceremony saw FFAS President Faiivae Alex Godinet and the executive committee welcome Lotoha’apai United of Tonga and Tupapa Maraerenga of Cook Islands as well as local side Pago Youth.“I am excited to be welcoming these teams to American Samoa and I am also thankful to the OFC President and executive…

The pair received their FIFA badges in 2004 and regularly oversee FFAS National League matches.Aliva has a string of OFC appointments to his name – the most recent being the OFC U-17 Championship Preliminary held in January in neighbouring Samoa – and both worked the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia.But neither has taken charge…

Shamim Mohammed says the Fiji delegation for PYASC numbers 19 and brings together a range of diverse youth from her country that differs ethnically, religiously and socially.But sport, she says, is paving the way for what promises to be an exciting conference in Noumea, New Caledonia, from December 2 to 7, 2013.“Sport has a big…

Pupi is set to make his regional debut at the OFC Champions League Preliminary in American Samoa this week – a prospect the 20-year-old is very excited about.“One of my favourite things to do when watching a football match is observe the referees and now I will be one of them,” the assistant referee says.Pupi’s…

Chung, along with FIFA Development Officer Glenn Turner delivered a range of football equipment to the Tonga Football Federation as part of the FIFA Women’s Football Development Programme.“Women’s football development is an important element of what we are trying to achieve for not only the game in our region, but in addressing social issues we…

Delany Yaqona has been with the team for a number of years as a player but this year has taken on coaching duties.“Our main focus for the past four weeks has been on our fitness durability which is crucial for the duration of the Champions League Preliminary,” Yaqona says.“The players are aware that this tournament…

Port Vila Football confirmed this morning that all matches in the three stadiums, Port Vila stadium, Korman and Kawenu cancelled until next week.“It is a shame that PVFA must cancel all matches because Vanuatu Rugby League will organise at Port Vila Stadium tomorrow at 3pm an international friendly match between Vanuatu and Niue.” Said Christian…

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In his second World Cup appearance Pado officiated during six matches including taking the helm for the Group A encounter between United Arab Emirates and Spain and Russia’s quarter-final against Iran.Pado says having the first experience at this level at the 2011 World Cup in Ravenna, Italy made a difference.“As expected it was tough and…