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Sharks J-V inch closer to third title

1 February 2013
Sharks J-V inch closer to third title

They take to the field for their last game of the 2012-2013 ASHSAA girls season against the Faga’itua Vikings with a league-best 12 points.Faga’itua is second with six points while the third and final team in the division, the Tafuna Warriors, are yet to win a match.Faga’itua has two games left and is set to…

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31 January 2013
NZF launches Smart Start Programme

Former All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen remembers the moment like it was yesterday. The year was 2013 and Nelsen was playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup against Blackburn Rovers when Fabrice Muamba collapsed with a sudden cardiac arrest in front of a full house at White Hart Lane. “I remember Fabrice just falling…

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31 January 2013
Nelsen leaves lasting impression

In his final match for Queens Park Rangers yesterday the defender was given a standing ovation after helping the club fight for a scoreless draw against defending champions Manchester City.Despite spending just seven months at Loftus Road Nelsen was treated to a rousing serenade from fans, chanting “there’s only one Ryan Nelsen” in recognition of…

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31 January 2013
Honiara chooses new executive

HFA’s annual congress took place on Sunday at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) headquarters with a majority turn out from its 36 member clubs. Also part of the agenda was the financial and activity reports of the association.When the votes were tallied, the results showed a landslide victory for the William Lai-led camp who…

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31 January 2013
Tiki Toa training ground readied

The Federation Tahitienne de Football is putting the finishing touches on renovations to the beach soccer pitch at the National Football Academy in Pirae, readying it for the requisite thrashing it has in store once training starts.While the Tiki Toa will be using the pitch to prepare their campaign for World Cup glory, FTF will…

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31 January 2013
Ground work begins at Chapuis

Following the formation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), preparations are well underway for the tournament which is set to be hosted in Luganville on the island of Santo in Vanuatu.On Monday the Mangoe community in Luganville joined forces with a local youth group to dig out unwanted patches of grass from the field before…

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30 January 2013
Ba triumph to retain champions title

After a close 1-0 loss in the first leg Suva, on the back of their recent run of good form in the National Football League, were optimistic that they were on track for an upset.Ba’s 1-0 loss in the national league to Nadi last Saturday also gave them a confidence boost but the Yogendra Dutt-coached…

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30 January 2013
Waimora aiming for the top

Aggressiveness, pace and an eye for goal is what Waimora is known for at home in Honiara and in 2011, after winning a spot in the national side for the OFC U-17 Championship, it was these qualities which helped him earn a place at Saint Kentigern College in Auckland. Along with fellow Solomon Islander George…

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29 January 2013
Berlanga completes I-League switch

Navy blues coach Ramon Tribulietx paid tribute to Berlanga after three season’s sterling service to Auckland City.“I think Angel has been an outstanding player for us but having played in two FIFA Club World Cups in a row you would expect some clubs to show interest in him,” he said.“It’s come as no surprise for…

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29 January 2013
Warriors seal deal with Kaltak

Earlier this month, Kaltak was reported to have struck a deal with Papua New Guinea side Hekari United but, following the successful international tri-series between Solomon Warriors and Kaltak’s Vanuatu club side Erakor Golden Star, the youngster has agreed a contract with the Solomon outfit.The two clubs recently cemented their relationship with a sister club…

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