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Education department shows support in Vanuatu

8 May 2012
Education department shows support in Vanuatu

Just Play was launched in Vanuatu on the island of Malekula in 2009 and today thousands of children from Malekula, Port Vila and Santo are enjoying the programme, a FIFA-approved initiative that promotes physical activity for primary-aged youth while encouraging community involvement and healthy living.George Regenvanu, Just Play project manager for the Vanuatu Football Federation…

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8 May 2012
Mont-Dore hold on to O-League spot

Mont-Dore went into the match as favourites to qualify for the Pacific’s premier club competition but were made to work hard for that honour in the face of a determined showing from Tupapa, who were spurred on by the chance to create a piece history for their country.A Tupapa win would have seen the tiny…

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8 May 2012
Auckland City scoop global award

The gala event, organised by the International Federation of Football & Statistics (IFFHS), took place at the W Hotel in Barcelona with 37 awards presented to the world’s best players, coaches, referees and teams. Auckland City board member Colin Cook accepted the trophy on behalf of the club and said it was a huge honour.“It’s…

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8 May 2012
Reid stars as West Ham book Wembley date

Reid was named player of the day for an outstanding defensive shift that helped his side edge closer to a return to the Premiership after being relegated last season. They will meet either Blackpool or Birmingham City in the final, with Blackpool taking a 1-0 lead into tomorrow’s second leg of their semi-final. Leading 2-0…

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7 May 2012
Joy for Draper, heartbreak for Percival

One-cap All White striker Draper netted in the 14th minute to set TNS on their way to a 2-0 win over Cefn Druids and add a second piece of silverware to the club’s trophy cabinet after the league was clinched late last month. Draper’s goal-scoring form will do his chances of appearing in a second…

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7 May 2012
O-League place on offer for pair

Cook Islanders Tupapa Maraeranga earned the chance to take on their New Caledonian counterparts Mont-Dore for a place in next season’s O-League after fighting off the challenges of Kiwi (Samoa), Lotoha’apai United (Tonga) and Pago Youth (American Samoa) to win the preliminary round robin, an enthralling tournament that wrapped up on Saturday.In contrast, the circumstances…

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7 May 2012
Blatter: Women’s football on the rise

Accompanied by the Chairman of the Committee for Women’s Football and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Worawi Makudi, and Caribbean Football Union Representative Jeffrey Webb, the FIFA delegation arrived in Ottawa on Friday for the Host City announcement ceremony. Beforehand the FIFA President had met with the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at his office…

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5 May 2012
Tupapa book play-off meeting with Mont-Dore

The Tony Jamieson-coached team went into their match against Pago Youth this afternoon knowing a hefty win was likely to be necessary as home side Lotoha’apai United were hot on their coat tails. Prior to today, the pair were tied on points and a win for both would result in the group being decided on…

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4 May 2012
Youthful exuberance lights way for Fiji

Under renowned journeyman coach Carlos Buzzetti, Fiji are seeking a return to their former glory at continental level, commencing with next month’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers in the Solomon Islands. The Fijians will begin their campaign in the opening days of June as Round 2 of Oceania qualifying commences. They have been dealt a difficult task…

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4 May 2012
Makau a Jack of all trades

Coleman Kabini Makau of the Solomon Islands is one such case.“Football helps me present myself to the world,” the Lau Lagoon native says. “While artists paint, mechanics fix cars and singers sing, I do my bit for society through my love of the game.” Born in November 1992, Makau’s career took a dramatic upturn after…

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