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Spain prove too strong for Young Ferns

20 March 2014
Spain prove too strong for Young Ferns

Having opened the tournament on Monday by ending a six-match losing run at the U-17 showcase with a 1-1 draw with Paraguay, the Young Football Ferns met a Spain side looking to rebound quickly from a 2-0 defeat to Japan in their opening match.Jorge Vilda’s team were quickly in the ascendency at the Ricardo Saprissa…

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20 March 2014
Justus joins Costa Rica TSG

The former international has found herself in Costa Rica alongside some of the game’s former greats as a member of the FIFA Technical Study Group at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this month.Also on the TSG are former France player and coach Elisabeth Loisel, United States Soccer Federation Development Director for women’s soccer April…

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20 March 2014
Krishna extends Phoenix deal

The 26-year-old has been with the club since January as injury replacement for Paul Ifill, joining from ASB Premiership side Auckland City, and is delighted that head coach Ernie Merrick think he deserves a new deal.“I’ve always dreamed of being a professional footballer and now that dream has come true,” an elated Krishna says.“There is…

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19 March 2014
Spain an experienced opponent

Not unknowns, it can even be said that the Spaniards are leaders in U-17 women’s football as they consistently reach the semi-final round, and in 2010 they finished third, with keeper Dolores Gallardo earning the Golden Gloves honour.But if they’re still forging their name at the international level, they’ve more than announced their intentions at…

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19 March 2014
Red Roosters’ Amicale ready to crow

For this year’s edition, Amicale – nicknamed the ‘Red Roosters’ – have pursued an aggressive transfer policy where foreign talent is firmly at the top of their list.New coach Nathan Hall is Australian and his appointment excited Andrew Leong, Amicale club administrator.“Nathan Hall coming to Amicale is great news for our club and we’re all…

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18 March 2014
Hekari building up for renewed challenge

Hekari United team manageress Vonnie Kapi Natto said the team had been training well for the past few months and build up for the OFC Championships League is good but the side needs to step up their preparations.Kapi Natto says she is confident that Hekari’s overseas contingent will blend well with local players for the…

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18 March 2014
Media Accreditation open for OFC Champions League

The 2014 OFC Champions League Group Stage will take place in Lautoka and Ba, Fiji from 7-15 April. 12 clubs from eight OFC member associations –Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu – are taking part in the tournament which will reveal the four clubs for the home…

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18 March 2014
Reds surge with Jack

Hekari came from 1-0 down midway in the first half to score four consecutive goals against Besta PNG United at the Institute of Public Administration Oval on Saturday.The Keapara man substituted Nicholas Muri and made his presence felt with his first touch setting up a goal before cashing in himself off a Tutsizama Tanito cross.The…

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17 March 2014
West New Britain Government gives Kimbe Soccer Academy cash injection

The announcement of the cash injection was made at a press conference held in Port Moresby on Friday. PNGFA and OFC President David Chung was grateful for the West New Britain provincial government for honouring its commitment.“FIFA is happy to support infrastructure development in the New Guinea Island region and this facility will be developed…

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17 March 2014
Jacquemet ‘working remains key element’

Vanuatu Football Federation welcomed the first ever FIFA/OFC Player Development seminar led by FIFA Instructors Didier Chambaron and Hansruedi Hasler and Jacquemet believes it was a constructive moment for Oceania football. ‘’We had a very productive week. The feedback from the participants and Hansruedi were very positive. He had successfully understood the Oceania challenge and…

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