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Centre pilot offers opportunity

17 May 2013
Centre pilot offers opportunity

In Tonga there are numerous barriers that have hindered the growth of women’s football in particular, since it was first introduced in 1986 by the late King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.Support from the Tonga Football Association to develop the game at a recreational level wasn’t lacking, however sustainability was variable with teams often forming and folding…

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17 May 2013
Rivals ready for final

Waitakere United coach Paul Marshall and goalkeeper Danny Robinson came together with fellow finalists Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx and captain Ivan Vicelich for a pre-match press conference as they prepare for the final head-to-head, with both camps expecting a tough, close encounter.With not only the OFC Champions League title at stake, but also a…

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16 May 2013
Being proactive is key to future success

With FIFA Women’s Football Development Manager Mayi Cruz Blanco facilitating, the women’s development officers and technical directors from each of the confederation’s 11 member associations shared just some of the projects and strategies that are helping them set the standard throughout the region.Cruz Blanco said having dedicated women’s development officers in most of the countries…

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16 May 2013
Kiwis foes fight for FIFA Club World Cup place

The winner of the OFC Champions League Final will represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2013 and join the confederation champions of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America at the premier club tournament in world football.The match marks the first time two clubs from the same country have fought it…

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15 May 2013
Perseverance pays off for Soccer Sisters

This key message has shone through on day two of the FIFA/OFC Women’s Development Seminar as Oceania’s member associations present their success stories and the trials of overcoming the barriers that have hindered growth in the past.A near perfect example of trial and error came from Samoa’s representatives Tala Saveaalii and Just Play project manager…

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15 May 2013
Breaking records not the priority

History beckons for the winner with records set to tumble, no matter who emerges victorious.Auckland are aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Oceania club title, their fifth overall, while for Waitakere a win would hand the west Aucklanders a clean sweep of four available trophies, three of them domestic honours.Perhaps more importantly, a place at…

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14 May 2013
Coaching pathway receives welcome boost

The course was held at Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand, over six days, from 6-11 May, and led by FIFA instructors Didier Chambaron, also OFC head of coach education, and Daniel Shirley, OFC player development officer.All of the OFC member associations, with the exception of Tahiti, New Zealand and New Caledonia who have their…

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14 May 2013
Historic milestone for Aitutaki

To the sound of thunderous drums beating, the vibrant youth of Aitutaki welcomed a number of dignitaries to the celebration opening the centre, which was made possible through FIFA Goal Project funding.From traditional leaders and political dignitaries including the country’s prime minister, to young football enthusiasts and invited guests, everyone came out for the festivities.The…

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13 May 2013
Europe locks in last tickets

The duo, who join Slovakia, Sweden, Russia and Italy as Europe representatives at UAE 2013, will both make their second appearance in the finals as Austria took part in the competition for the first time in 1997, while Croatia made their debut in 2001.Austria finished third in Group A following their 2-1 win against Switzerland…

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13 May 2013
Women’s football takes centre stage

Representatives from each of the confederation’s member associations have arrived to take part in the three-day seminar and it was officially opened this morning by FIFA Women’s Football Development Manager Mayi Cruz Blanco.For OFC Women’s Development Officer Nicola Demaine, the event is a chance to highlight plans for the development of the female game throughout…

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