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New Zealand beat tenacious Fiji to claim OFC U-16 Men’s title in Tahiti

11 August 2024
New Zealand beat tenacious Fiji to claim OFC U-16 Men’s title in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Zealand have beaten Fiji 3-1 to win the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship for a record ninth time at Stade Pater in Papeete. Martin Bullock’s side had been untroubled all tournament and it looked like from the moment they went ahead in the 3rd minute through a Nathan Martin…

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11 August 2024
New Caledonia clinch a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek New Caledonia have beaten hosts Tahiti in a penalty shootout to secure the third and final Oceania spot at the expanded FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar next year. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and New Caledonia prevailed 5-4 on penalties. With tournament finalists New Zealand…

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11 August 2024
The Power of Football – Chris Kemp’s touching gesture in Tahiti

Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek For Chris Kemp walking into Stade Fautaua in Papeete for the first time at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti last month was an emotional moment. It came 64 years after his father John made his debut for New Zealand against Tahiti at the same stadium. John Kemp…

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10 August 2024
So much at stake as OFC U-16 Men’s Championship concludes in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The OFC U-16 Men’s Championship title is on the line and a third Oceania representative for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in Qatar will be final on the final matchday in Tahiti tomorrow. First, hosts Tahiti face New Caledonia in the Playoff for 3rd place at Stade Pater…

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10 August 2024
A big future lies ahead for young Solomon Islands midfielder Patty Kenimoi

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Representing the Solomon Islands fills Patty Kenimoi with pride. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder was one of their standout performers during an ultimately disappointing campaign at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. The young man from the Malaita Province is very much the future of Solomon Islands football. Growing…

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9 August 2024
Solomon Islands secure 7th at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek A 73rd minute penalty from captain Kennedy Sihiu has secured the Solomon Islands a 1-0 win over Vanuatu and 7th place at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti. There was plenty riding on the match with the loser relegated to playing in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship Qualifying…

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9 August 2024
Samoa clinch 5th place at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Samoa have ended their campaign at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti on a high with a 2-1 win over Cook Islands in the Playoff for 5th place. Most of the goalmouth action happened in the first ten minutes as Samoa made use of a strong wind at…

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9 August 2024
Dante Leota – at the heart of Samoa’s eye catching performances at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship

Samoa’s performance at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti has been nothing short of astonishing. The side is playing off for fifth and 6th against Cook Islands having come within 12 agonising minutes of qualifying for a first ever semi-final at this level. 15-year-old Dante Leota has been a key part coach Valerie Raccuglia’s…

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8 August 2024
Fiji stun Tahiti to join New Zealand in OFC U-16 Men’s Championship final and qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup™

Photo Credit OFC Media via Phototek Two brilliant individual goals from striker Veleni Rasorewa have proven the difference as Fiji upset hosts Tahiti 2-1 to reach the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Papeete. The semi-final victory for Sunil Kumar’s side has also clinched a spot at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™…

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8 August 2024
New Zealand cruise into final of OFC U-16 Men’s Championship and qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup™

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek A rampant New Zealand have beaten New Caledonia 5-0 to reach the final of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti and qualify for next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in Qatar. Martin Bullock’s side dominated from the outset and never let up in their strongest performance of the…

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