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Howieson set to do the job

23 May 2013
Howieson set to do the job

He will again come into play in Turkey next month after being named in coach Chris Milicich’s Junior All Whites side for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.The youngster has made a promising start to his professional career since leaving the Asia Pacific Football Academy in Christchurch to join Burnley in England’s Championship.Just ahead of joining…

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23 May 2013
Coaches hone skills

Taumua told the men and women attending the course, run by FIFA instructor and OFC player development officer Daniel Shirley, the future development of football rests in their hands.“I challenge you not to come to this course to get a new bag, new shoes and an outfit, but to learn everything that you can and…

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23 May 2013
Exciting action expected in NSL

The competition is split into two groups, a northern and a southern region, and with the competition entering into its third edition VFF NSL committee member Bong Shem says it is getting bigger with each season, and the teams are getting stronger.“The first round of the two competitions in two different venues will be strong…

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22 May 2013
NZF confirms Jordan fixture

Jordan – ranked 77 in the world – is set to play Australia in an Asia World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on June 11 and will use the match against New Zealand ‘A’ in Albany as preparation for the crucial clash.Australia lost 2-1 away to Jordan in September, and currently sit in third place, one…

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22 May 2013
Youngster making waves in All-Star League

Alatise joins 80 players, both boys and girls, from various clubs participating in the on-going National Youth League who have been chosen to take part in the All-Star League which is divided into four teams and played over two divisions – U-12 and U-15.Alatise says making a representative team is a big achievement for him…

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21 May 2013
New Zealand names U-20 World Cup line-up

The majority of the squad that qualified for the World Cup in Fiji at the OFC U-20 Championship have been retained, with three personnel changes and an additional goalkeeper added to the travelling party.“I am extremely pleased with the squad we have named. Everyone we wanted was made available by their clubs and this has…

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21 May 2013
Coach education continues to flourish

OFC head of coach education Didier Chambaron says supporting the development of Oceania players and coaches it is necessary to understand the current situation and challenges that face football in the region.“The OFC Technical Department want to establish a coach education programme that will train and educate the required number of instructors for the development…

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21 May 2013
FFS fun football

The purpose of its establishment is to introduce the children between the age of 5-15 with football skills such as dribbling, passing, heading and shooting on goal. However, as the name suggests – the main aim of the program is simply for children to have fun. Volunteer coaches conduct the sessions, some of who are…

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21 May 2013
Boy’s champions crowned

The teams were officially presented with their trophies during a ceremony on 8 May, 2013 at the KVZK Studio in Utulei.In the Varsity division Samoana ended the competition with a league-best 21 points, eight better than seond place finisher Fa’asao-Marist Crusaders, after seven wins and just one loss for the season.The end of the league…

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21 May 2013
Knock-out stages await four sides

Besta PNG United and FC Port Moresby will be facing off in Lae while defending champions Hekari United will play Gigira at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby on 25 May.FC Pom has been undertaking some intensive training sessions with their coach as they prepare for the big event, and will be the side…

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