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25 November 2013
Financial boost after World Cup play-off

In addition to the sell out crowd of over 35,000 for the home leg of the tie at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on Wednesday night, New Zealand Football negotiated a significant television rights deal for the play-off with international broadcaster Univision.The deal saw the tie broadcast in more than 130 countries around the world.New Zealand Football…

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25 November 2013
Sengum aims high

It was a huge eye-opener for the young man and his teammates following their losses at the hands of the Maldives (1-0) on Thursday and hosts Indonesia (6-0) on Friday during the MNC Cup Under 23 tournament staged at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.The PNG team are in Jakarta as guests of the…

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24 November 2013
Second loss for PNG U-23

Despite going up against a team that has played friendlies against countries like East Timor, Morocco, Palestine and Turkey during the Islamic Solidarity Games, and Hong Kong teams Sun Pegasus and Citizen in the past three months, PNG did give their best shot.Despite that back-drop PNG opened up well and despite the latter scoring two…

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23 November 2013
OFC Executive meeting outcomes announced

Held at the Novatel Ascot in Greenlane, Auckland, the Executive Committee convened on 23 November. The meeting included the following attendees: OFC President David Chung, Vice President Lee Harmon, Executive Members Frank van Hattum, Lambert Maltock, Toetu Petana, Thierry Ariiotima, Rajesh Patel, observer Ian Shaw, General Secretary Tai Nicholas and general secretariat staff.OFC President David…

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22 November 2013
Two sides in running for futsal double

Before the two sides meet in the Saturday, 30 November final of the Coupe de Calédonie, they have to play their final matches in the national futsal league, the Super Ligue.With just one point separating the pair, with UNC sitting on top with 49, Saturday’s fixtures at the Arene du Sud in Paita will determine…

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22 November 2013
U-23 squad prepare for four nations tournament

Unlike the success story of the national women’s team who have been dominant in the South Pacific region, the three-match tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia signifies a re-look at the men’s playing stocks by the PNG Football Association.The promising aspect is that the PNGFA has done their homework to re-build at the youth level with the…

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22 November 2013
Double celebration for city side

It was double celebrations for the Port Moresby Soccer Association whose men’s and women’s sides lifted the cup following two thrilling finals.The women triumphed after a 4-3 penalty victory over Kimbe after being locked scoreless in the final. Goalkeeper John Bai became the hero in the men’s match when he broke the deadlock with a…

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22 November 2013
PNG U-23 falls at first hurdle

In its inaugural year the tournament will see four nations compete, hosts Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Maldives and Laos, for the top honours.PNG coach Bob Morris was optimistic ahead of the encounter given they had very little knowledge of their opposition.“Like Laos and hosts Indonesia, all we can do is go out there in the…

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22 November 2013
Women’s football on the rise in Vanuatu

Instead, the Santo-born former player has taken up a coaching role as she attempts to share her love of the game with a new generation of women’s footballers.Tamakushiku’s father Paul Bibo played for Amicale FC before moving his family to Christchurch, New Zealand when she was just three years old. There, she played her football…

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22 November 2013
APFA success continues with Phoenix

APFA partnered with the only New Zealand-based professional club earlier this year and today revealed the fruits of that collaboration with the launch of the Wellington Phoenix Football Academy.Targeted at students aged 13-17, the academy will allow the club to develop the best technical players at a crucial age.Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome says…

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