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Just Play to spread through Tongan schools

18 April 2012
Just Play to spread through Tongan schools

The programme was launched in Tonga in 2009 but has focused so far on communities and football clubs with only limited opportunities to visit schools.But that is set to change now that the Ministry of Education has accepted new strategies for young children to be more involved in physical education and sport lessons – including…

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17 April 2012
Prime Minister congratulates beach boys

Prime Minister Kilman sent a congratulatory message to the players last week just as they arrived back from their triumphant trip to Brisbane.“I’d like to congratulate the team manager, coaches and players on your victory in the Gold Coast as the new and first Asia-Pacific Beach Soccer Championship champions,” he stated.“I am very proud and…

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17 April 2012
Hekari win fifth straight title

The final between Hekari United and Eastern Stars did not live up to the anticipated intensity with the Milne Bay franchise chasing the ball all afternoon against a much disciplined and fitter Hekari outfit.In the opening minutes of the first half, both teams were on equal terms trying to find their opponents net.Hekari’s striker, Maciu…

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17 April 2012
Percival on verge of Champions League glory

The result was a crucial one in the fight for a final berth as Frankfurt now have two precious away goals to take into the home leg, set to take place in Germany this Saturday.Percival played the full 90 minutes at right back for the victors as a dramatic finish saw Frankfurt gain the advantage…

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17 April 2012
Hekari claim fifth straight title

The Port Moresby-based outfit won the O-League in 2010 and will get another chance to have a crack at the title after defeating Eastern Stars 3-0 in the national league final to become Papua New Guinea champions yet again.Goals from Fijian Taniela Waqa, Kema Jack and Wira Wama earned Hekari the win in straightforward manner…

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17 April 2012
Vanuatu place faith in youth

Vanuatu won bronze at the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier in Taupo, New Zealand, last month and Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) technical director Charles Vatu is hoping some of the players involved in that success can carry their form into the Nations Cup, which takes place in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara from June 1…

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16 April 2012
Registrations open for New Zealand qualifier

The Auckland event, to be held at the Sylvia Park shopping centre in Mt Wellington from 8.30am, is the last leg of the Oceania qualifiers for the FIWC and the OFC Final will take place in the afternoon.With presenting partners EA SPORTS™ and Sony PlayStation®, the eighth edition of the FIWC has broken new records…

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16 April 2012
Keat reaping fruits of passion

“It’s what has always pushed me to want to be a professional,” the newly-capped international says.Keat has endured a succession of injury set-backs in his career. But despite having the kind of university background that could open doors to a brilliant career away from football, he remains determined to succeed on the pitch.Keat, who made…

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16 April 2012
Underdogs prevail in semi-finals

Wellington kicked off a day of double upsets in the early kick-off, toppling minor premiers Auckland 1-0 in the capital courtesy of a Johnny Raj header from a Luke Rowe free kick on 33 minutes. In a match where both sides created gilt-edged chances, goalkeepers Phil Imray and Jacob Spoonley each made crucial saves. The…

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16 April 2012
Fiji name extended training squad

The Nations Cup acts as the second stage of Oceania qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and will take place in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara from June 1 to 10.The 31-strong Fiji training squad assembles at the national academy in Ba this week for a five-day camp and the players will…

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