The men’s side is currently ranked 194th in the world and ninth in Oceania while the women are faring a bit better with 47th position in the world and second in the region.As is the case around the Pacific there is no shortage of talent and OFC and the PNGFA are hoping the introduction of…
The Tahitians played two friendly matches against the eastern European side winning 4-2 and 1-5 respectively.Estonia are themselves preparing for a big event with the match against Tahiti one of the last before the Euro Beach Soccer League tournament will kick off in The Hague, Netherlands on 19 July.The EBSL, which runs until 21 July,…
“The Confederations Cup was a key experience that enabled us to better understand the gap between amateur and top international football,” explained coach Eddy Etaeta. “ To do better at an international level we will need more professional players in our team. This is our main objective for the future.”In spite of losing all three…
On-loan from A-League side Wellington Phoenix, the striker said ahead of kick-off that he was very keen to not only get off the mark himself, but to help the team get the three points.A central component in Toronto’s performance, Brockie scored his side’s opening goal in the sixth minute, before setting up Steven Caldwell in…
Wellington holds happy memories for the All Whites as it was there that the All Whites clinched their place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, winning 1-0 against Bahrain in November 2009.All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is thrilled that the game will take place in Wellington and urges the fans to get behind the team…
After over two years in the role, Grant has decided to take a short break from sports administration. “I have really enjoyed and thrived in this role and I am proud of my part in the continuing development of the Whole of Football programme, the renewed partnership and strategy development with the federations and the…
Despite having the might of the Brazilian home crowd behind them the Oceania champions couldn’t overcome the huge gap that separates amateur and professional football. However with Jonathan Tehau’s lone goal against Nigeria, the side did cement their name in the Confederations Cup history books.New Zealand meanwhile has seen their world ranking increase, moving up…
Today we are bringing you the latest on New Caledonia who will arrive in Auckland with the objective of preparing for the 2016 Futsal World Cup.The two New Caledonia coaches Steeve Laigle and William Bret and their squad come to Auckland with strong objectives and the desire to learn from this tournament.‘’We are coming to…
The programme was introduced to Samoa in 2010 and aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles to children aged six-12 years old, through football activities.Throughout the second school term the FFS Just Play team visited 24 schools in Savaii to assess the progress of the programme as well as to provide assistance to the…
Leaving aside next month’s Oceania qualifying tournament, which could yet unveil a new face as the 16-nation field is finalised, the only tournament debutants in Tahiti will be Netherlands and Paraguay.For the Netherlands qualifying for Tahiti 2013 was a triumph in itself, and evidence that Beach Soccer is very much on an upward trajectory in…