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FIFA and OFC expand coaching pathway

3 May 2013
FIFA and OFC expand coaching pathway

Run by FIFA instructors Didier Chambaron, also OFC head of coach education, and Daniel Shirley, OFC player development officer, the course aims to provide coaches from Oceania’s member associations, with the exception of New Caledonia, New Zealand and Tahiti, the opportunity and necessary tools to become instructors themselves.The six-day course will focus on skills that…

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3 May 2013
Kiwis continue to prove fan favourites

New Zealand international striker Chris Wood has not only made the list – but cracked the top ten to boot.Magazine staff spoke to match-going fans from every corner of the football league in England, asking them to name the best players in their own team’s division but outside of their own club.The votes were to…

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2 May 2013
Futsal Super Ligue well on its way

The league expanded from eight to ten teams this year and while the usual three, FC Ferrand, ES Houailou and Olympique, have asserted their dominance from day one there are a few other sides nipping at their heels – most notably the Stephane Parage coached side ASPTT.Three matches into the season and ASPTT Noumea were…

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2 May 2013
Sides look to gain advantage in first leg

The return legs take place a week later on May 11 and 12.The aggregate winner of each semi-final will progress to the final, set to be held on Arena 2 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, on May 19.See below for a look at the action that’s in store across the two first…

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2 May 2013
Referees in running to represent region

The two groups are made up of referee Norbert Hauata of Tahiti who is joined by Mark Rule of New Zealand and Tevita Makasina of Tonga and New Zealand referee Peter O’Leary with colleagues Jan Hendrick-Hintz of New Zealand and Ravinesh Kumar of Fiji.The six Oceania representatives joined 21 participants from the Asia Football Confederation…

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2 May 2013
Second pre-sale venue opened for Auckland-Ba

Auckland City chairman Ivan Vuksich says the support in the promotion of the match from Mangere United and media outlets Radio Apna 990 and Radio Tarana has been superb.“Mangere United have graciously offered to operate their Centre Park clubrooms as a ticket outlet this Saturday and their support has been fantastic,” he says.“Radio Tarana and…

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1 May 2013
Kiwis shine in A-League

“Being selected into the PFA Team of the Season by your peers is one of the top accolades you can have as a player,” PFA president Simon Colosimo says. “The players can be proud of such an acknowledgement particularly in a season where players have continued to play a massive part in raising the standard…

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1 May 2013
Double duty for defender Ray

The 16-year-old attended the U-20 competition in Fiji in March, and while training with this side, learned he would also be heading to Vanuatu in April with the country’s U-17 team.His last outing with a national squad was his debut at the previous U-17 championship in 2011 held in New Zealand, making him the most…

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1 May 2013
Tickets process for Auckland-Ba match announced

Ticket pre-sale details:Tickets are available by pre-sale only (limited to 3,000 tickets).Tickets can be purchased on Saturday 4 May from 12pm – 6pm at Auckland City FC’s clubrooms situated at 47A Kiwitea Street, Sandringham, Auckland.Ticket prices:Adults – $15Children U-16 – FREEIt is advisable for patrons to have the correct cash payment on hand when purchasing…

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1 May 2013
Reid pens new deal

The New Zealand international has become a regular at the heart of Hammers defence in the past two seasons and has added leadership to his formidable playing style, stepping up to captain both club and country in the past six months.“I’ve really enjoyed being here,” Reid says of his time with the Hammers to date….

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