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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be relocated

4 March 2013
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be relocated

The location change is due to a number of unforeseen circumstances leading to heavy stadium construction delays and FIFA, in agreement with the Costa Rica Football Federation, says it had no other option than to relocate the hosting of next year’s tournament.On its website, FIFA expressed its thanks to the Costa Rica Football Association for…

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4 March 2013
Samoana Sharks secure third title

The Samoana Sharks Junior-Varsity team were also announced as the official champions of their division at the weekend following the completion of the season in early February. It was also the third consecutive title for this side after they completed the season with the best win record.The Department of Education assistant director for secondary division…

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4 March 2013
FIFA inspect host stadium

But it was a different stadium attracting the attention of an inspection delegation from FIFA led by FIFA senior manager of futsal and beach soccer competitions Jaime Yarza.The FIFA group were instead focusing on Stade Tahua To’ata, also in Papeete, which will host all of the World Cup matches during the competition which runs from…

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4 March 2013
Young officials earn FIFA badges

Instead, Vaalii Faalogo, Anuilagi Mulipola, Maria Akenese Tamalelagi and Apisaloma Faafua Leiataua have set their sights on representing Samoa as international referees.The four came one step closer to achieving this dream following their addition to the FIFA referee’s list for 2013 as assistant referees. Their selection on the list gives them the opportunity to officiate…

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1 March 2013
Football to raise funds for Temotu

In early February a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake battered the province claiming nine lives and wiping out five villages on the west side of Santa Cruz.The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), Solomon Warriors Football Club, Solomon Islands Football Coaches Association (SIFCA) Provincial Select and GBR Football Club are coming together to support…

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1 March 2013
Port Vila Women’s League kicks off

With the new season set to kick off on Saturday, the committee met this week to discuss the prospects of the competition and what it will add to the outlook of females throughout the region.They also discussed the potential for the league to eventually expand into other provinces in the country, giving more women the…

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1 March 2013
History-making duo heading to Turkey

El Salvador overcame an early 1-0 deficit against Panama to create history as Jairo Henriquez scored twice and Jose Pena once in a 3-1 victory.Just 24 hours earlier Cuba had created a slice of history in their match, outlasting Costa Rica to reach their maiden U-20 World Cup.Forward Arichel Hernandez proved the headline act in…

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28 February 2013
Vanuatu youth development takes focus

The Cooperation and Development Agreement is set to accelerate the development of young players through the establishment and improvement of youth academies in OFC member associations, based on the successful APFA model, and already two countries are set to reap the benefits in 2013.OFC technical director Patrick Jacquemet last week accompanied APFA director of football…

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28 February 2013
Fiji preparations going to plan

Among those teams are Fiji, hosts of this year’s tournament being held from 21-29 March, a side looking to make the most of their home advantage.The final squad will be announced in March and Fiji U-20 team director Tarunesh Reddy says while it is still early days for the squad they are confident they have…

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28 February 2013
Tahiti keep expectations high

The first two matches were played at the Jardin de Paofai with the Tiki Toa dominating the first to win 8-3. France put up a strong challenge in the second, matching Tahiti goal-for-goal before the talismanic Teva Zaveroni scored what has been labelled the ‘goal of the series’ to seal a 5-4 victory.The third and…

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