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Women’s game enhanced in Samoa

9 September 2013
Women’s game enhanced in Samoa

Twenty-four participants, both male and female, from registered clubs and the local football community spent five days learning from FIFA instructor and OFC women’s football development officer Nicola Demaine.Football Federation Samoa (FFS) CEO Sarai Bareman opened the course with some inspiring remarks directed at the participants.“Samoan people have an incredible natural athletic ability. As coaches,…

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8 September 2013
Fiji’s Roy Krishna joins Auckland City

The 26-year-old Krishna becomes the second player in two seasons to swap the white and red of Waitakere United for navy blue after Chris Bale signed for Auckland City last year.Coach Ramon Tribulietx said the capture of Krishna is timely after striker Manel Exposito signed a two year professional deal with Belgian second division side…

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8 September 2013
Former Everton defender signs for Auckland City

Navy Blues chairman Ivan Vuksich confirmed Irving’s signing on the same day the club confirmed the acquisition of ace marksman Roy Krishna. “We are delighted that John has decided to play his football at Auckland City this summer. “He is a top class defender who will add further depth and quality to our squad,” Vuksich…

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6 September 2013
All Whites reach OSN Cup final

In tough conditions with temperatures exceeding 35 degress Celsius the All Whites booked their place in the final against UAE thanks to Killen’s wonderful strike in the 78th minute.Ricki Herbert experimented with his formation and started with Andrew Durante as a holding midfielder with Chris James and debutant Jake Butler alongside him, with Chris Wood…

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5 September 2013
FIFA World Cups on screen in the Pacific

The Oceania football fans will be allowed to follow on screen all the international FIFA competitions. Click Pacific Limited was awarded sole TV rights to FIFA TV content between December 2013 and July 2014.Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) General Secretary Tai Nicholas is delighted that the football supporters across the region will have a chance to…

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4 September 2013
FIFA unveil new logo for the Club World Cup

The emblem was unveiled in a glittering ceremony inspired by the rich cultural heritage and friendliness of Morocco, which took place in a luxury hotel in Casablanca on Monday, 2 September – 100 days before the tournament kick-off.The Official Emblem was revealed to guests at the end of a colourful show in which famous models…

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3 September 2013
Omokirio: We’re still winning so I’m very excited

The Solomon Islands beach soccer team defeated international newcomers New Caledonia 6-0 to secure passage to the event which is being held in their backyard this year, in Papeete, Tahiti.Omokirio says not knowing much about their opponents New Caledonia meant they were apprehensive to begin with but were fortunate to have been able to watch…

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3 September 2013
Auckland City FC unveiled pre-season schedule

The 2013 OFC Champions League winners commence their pre-season match schedule locally on Thursday 19 September August against Northern League Second Division champions Western Springs at Seddon Fields.A further two games follow in late September including glamour clashes with Fiji’s Ba and Hyundai A-League outfit Wellington Phoenix at Kiwitea Street.Tribulietx said: “It’s great to play…

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2 September 2013
New Caledonia 0-6 Solomon Islands

See all the play-by-play action below.The starting line-ups are as follows:New CaledoniaNew Caledonia:12. Benjamin FOAWY (GK), 2. Loic WAKANUMUNE, 3. Steevens LONGUE, 5. Georges WADENGES, 9. Ramon DJAMALI (GK) (c)Substitutes: 4. Ludovic WAKANUMUNE, 6. Augustin TRUIJIJ, 7. Patrick DIAIKE, 8.Olivier DOKUNENGO, 10. Kouriane DOKUNENGO, 11. Jean-Pierre AYAWA, 13. Jean-Xavier WAKANUMUNECoach: Felix TAGAWA [NCL]Solomon Islands:12. Fred…

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2 September 2013
Bilikiki reclaim beach soccer crown

In the final day of action at the University of New Caledonia in Noumea, New Caledonia the two sides had everything to lose which resulted in a safe approach during the first period. New Caledonia had their chances, as did the Solomon Islanders, but neither seemed able to convert sending the two teams into the…

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