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Temple: First game will be massive

10 July 2012
Temple: First game will be massive

New Zealand – who qualified by winning the OFC U-17 Championship as hosts in April – have been drawn with Brazil, Japan and Mexico in a strong-looking Group C at the tournament, which takes place during September and October in Azerbaijan.The pool is arguably the strongest of the four but Temple says his aim of…

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10 July 2012
Head of Media and Communications leaves OFC

Duncan has led the department since early 2009 and has overseen a number of significant projects during that time. The former Football Fern leaves the confederation on good terms and with the support of General Secretary Tai Nicholas. “We regret that Priscilla has decided to move on at this time but we wish her all…

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9 July 2012
PNG duo in line for Fijian sojourn

The Papua New Guinea internationals, who both took part in last month’s OFC Nations Cup in Solomon Islands, are key figures for Hekari United in their homeland but will find some familiar faces during their temporary switch to Labasa.Maciu Dunadamu, Ilaitia Tuilau, Pita Bolatoga and Taniela Waqa will all play for the district but have…

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9 July 2012
Vahirua mulls over China move

Talks have been lined up with Shenyang Shenbei, Fujian Smart Hero and Chengdu Blades – who all play in China’s second-tier League One competition – and Vahirua may put pen to paper on a deal with one if the negotiations come to fruition.The 32-year-old is currently with French Ligue 1 outfit Nancy but dropped down…

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7 July 2012
Oceania football family mourns loss of pair

Each was a player of notable talent and represented their country at the highest level, defender Naxue featuring for New Caledonia in the 2007 Pacific Games and goalkeeper Hafoka taking part in Samoa’s campaign at the recent OFC Nations Cup.The untimely deaths of the pair have deeply affected many of their former teammates and others…

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7 July 2012
Draw shows Young Ferns path to World Cup glory

The draw ended a nervous wait for the 16 qualified nations as they discovered the identity of their rivals in the group phase. The opening match will pit hosts Azerbaijan against Colombia in Baku on September 22. The Oceania representatives are New Zealand’s Young Football Ferns and they have been handed a difficult assignment in…

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6 July 2012
OFC offers support to Fiji flood relief effort

OFC President and FIFA Vice-President David Chung presented the cheque to Fiji Football Association President Rajesh Patel in Nadi several days after being an honoured guest at the inauguration of the new Fiji FA headquarters in Suva.Also in attendance at the handover were Fiji FA Vice-President Tarunesh Reddy and Nadi Football Association President Jitendra Kumar,…

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6 July 2012
Youth futsal championships reach new level

The second edition of the competition sees the introduction of an U-19 age group, highlighting the rapid growth of futsal within secondary schools, and innovations at the U-10 and U-12 levels.New Zealand Football futsal development manager Dave Payne says the move to representative federation teams adds a new dimension to the battle for U-14, U-16…

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6 July 2012
Blatter: Technology’s time has come

Speaking to members of the international press, he also talked about additional assistant referees, his dramatic change in stance on technology and the need to maintain football’s human face.How significant a day is this for football?Today is an historic day for international football and for the IFAB. We are in the 127th year of this…

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6 July 2012
Brazil announce star-studded line-up

Santos striker Neymar is the most recognisable face in the 18-strong line-up and is a bonafide superstar of the world game, having already scored nine goals in 18 appearances for the senior national side. Every one of his teammates has also been called up at senior level though, with AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato and Porto’s…

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