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Fijian stars relishing opportunity to train at the Orlando Pride

2 August 2023
Fijian stars relishing opportunity to train at the Orlando Pride

Photo Credit: Orlando Pride – Sofi Diyolowai (left) and Cema Nasau (right) Fijian women’s football stars Sofi Diyolowai and Cema Nasau have been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Labasa Women FC and BA FC forwards are coming towards the end of a trial with US National Women’s Soccer League club Orlando Pride. The…

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1 August 2023
FWWC Day 13 Wrap | USA hang on against Portugal and Netherlands rout Vietnam, whilst England and Denmark advance

Photo Credit: Hannah Peters – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images USA escaped with a 0-0 draw against Portugal as they met in front a bumper crowd of 42,958 at Eden Park in Auckland. The Portuguese dominated possession for most of the first 45 minutes but neither side enjoyed much in the way of chances with the…

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1 August 2023
Donald Marahare Elected New President of Solomon Islands Football Federation

Photo Credit: SIFF Media Donald Marahare has been elected as the new Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President following an elective congress held in June, for a new executive under a four year mandate. “I want to thank everyone who has shown their support and trust in me to lead football for the next four…

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1 August 2023
American Samoa Withdraw From OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier 2023

OFC can confirm that American Samoa has withdrawn from the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier 2023. The tournament will take place from August 27 to September 9, to be hosted in Auckland across three venues; The Trusts Arena, Go Media Stadium Mt Smart and North Harbour Stadium. American Samoa had originally been drawn in Group A,…

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1 August 2023
“I think we can make Oceania more competitive” – FIFA Knowledge Exchange workshop takes place in Wellington

Emma Evans addresses the FIFA Knowledge Exchange Workshop | Photo: Dave Lintott / www.phototek.nz The latest FIFA Knowledge Exchange workshop has taken place, between 23-28 July. Held in Wellington, New Zealand, to coincide with the country co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the workshop brought together the Technical Director and Director of High Performance…

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1 August 2023
FWWC Day 12 Wrap | Japan cruise past Spain and Australia overcome Canada to advance, plus Zambia win and Nigeria progress

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 2011 champions Japan have crushed 6th ranked Spain 4-0 in Wellington to clinch top spot in Group C at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The Japanese were clinical in front of goal and three first half strikes – two Hinata Miyazawa goals either side of…

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31 July 2023
FIFA President visits OFC Member Associations during 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Photo Credit: Jaiah Arai During his address to the Oceania Football Confederation Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, on 19 July 2023, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated his intention to visit a number of the Oceania Football Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) during the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in New Zealand and Australia.  To date, Mr Infantino…

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30 July 2023
FWWC Day 11 Wrap | New Zealand’s World Cup dream ends as Morocco make history and Norway and Switzerland advance

Photo Credit: Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign has come to an end after a disappointing 0-0 stalemate with Switzerland in Dunedin. Heading into the final group stage match, a draw could have been enough to ensure the co-hosts progression to the Round of 16, but…

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30 July 2023
History on the line for Football Ferns as they prepare for final group stage match against Switzerland

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand are on the verge of advancing to the knockout stages at a FIFA World Cup for the first time ever with a victory over Switzerland in Dunedin a guarantee that they would make it through to the Round of 16. Following a disappointing 1-0…

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29 July 2023
FWWC Day 10 Wrap | Dominant Sweden book their place in the Round of 16 whilst France score late to beat Brazil

Photo Credit: Katelyn Mulcahy – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Sweden scored three first-half goals to set them on their way to victory over Italy in Wellington, confirming their place in the knockout stages at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Italy actually started the brighter of the two, looking to build on their opening win…

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