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FFS wishes to appoint a Media Oficer

21 February 2012
FFS wishes to appoint a Media Oficer

The successful applicant will have at least 2 years journalism experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. However the attitude to learn is equally important. The position requires very strong communication, writing and editing ability. Knowledge of local and national media contacts is essentialExperience in Marketing will be an additional asset in order to…

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21 February 2012
Killen and Clansey on the move

All Whites striker Chris Killen has elected to remain in China but drops down a division to line up for Chongqing FC in League One while Football Ferns goalkeeper Clansey has completed a dream move to English giants Liverpool, the club she has supported since childhood.The 25-year-old links up with Liverpool Ladies from Australian side…

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21 February 2012
Oly Whites fall to Saudia Arabia

The Saudis are in the Victorian capital to prepare for a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Australia on February 29 and the experience of the more senior side told as they dominated large periods of possession.New Zealand were well-organised in defence and held out until the 36th minute when a well struck shot from…

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21 February 2012
Pele: I was born to play football

An enthusiastic and sprightly ambassador for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, Pele is eagerly awaiting the chance to welcome the world in two years’ time, his passion for the game burning as brightly now as it did when he was in his magnificent prime. Holding court in an exclusive chat, O Rei Pele gave…

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21 February 2012
Afono kicks off with Just Play

The Afonotele primary school became the first of six schools in the tiny island nation to kick off its Just Play programme this month following the successful staging of a two-day workshop by OFC Just Play technical coordinator Emmie Sope in Pago Pago during January.The other five schools set to take part are Tafuna and…

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20 February 2012
Rongen takes on Toronto youth role

The Dutchman, who led American Samoa to some historic results in Stage 1 of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying in November, began the role last month and will work with countrymen Aron Winter and Bob de Klerk, coach and assistant coach respectively of the club’s first team.The pair are delighted to have Rongen on board…

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20 February 2012
Young star makes history in A-League

Team owner Clive Palmer made the left-field decision to hand Cooper the captaincy – at just 17 years and 152 days old – due to the suspension of regular captain Michael Thwaite and the unavailability of a host of other senior players for Friday’s match.In a further twist, coach Miron Bleiberg was suspended just prior…

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20 February 2012
All Whites to wear White Ribbons

New Zealand Football has received permission and support from FIFA to display the ribbons on warm-up gear and also plans to raise awareness of the White Ribbon campaign through activities at the match in conjunction with the Families Commission, who lead the campaign in New Zealand. White Ribbon is a campaign offering men the chance…

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20 February 2012
Nelsen’s cup dream on hold

The 34-year-old started the match for Spurs as part of a three-man central defence with Michael Dawson and Younes Kaboul as manager Harry Redknapp reshaped his side to deal with the combative approach of Stevenage.The move paid off in that Spurs held firm in the face of a spirited display by the League One side,…

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18 February 2012
Race for final berths heats up

Auckland went some way towards booking their place in April and May’s two-legged finale with their comprehensive 7-3 victory at home to Solomon Islands outfit Koloale, leaving the defeated side still chasing their first points of the campaign and rooted to the bottom of Group B. Auckland had seemed set to face arch rivals Waitakere…

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