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New coaching scheme lays out pathway

30 September 2011
New coaching scheme lays out pathway

OFC President David Chung says the licensing programme is an essential part of the continued development of football in the Pacific and is pleased to see the foundations laid by former technical director Jim Selby being built upon. “On behalf of OFC, I am delighted to endorse this progressive education scheme,” President Chung says. “I…

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30 September 2011
Fenedy keen to re-join national fold

Despite being undoubtedly one of the best players in Vanuatu, the Amicale captain was not part of the team that competed in the XIV Pacific Games, which took place in New Caledonia during August and September.Masauvakalo and a host of other experienced campaigners decided to make themselves unavailable for the event, leaving coach Saby Natonga…

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30 September 2011
Barbarouses on award shortlist

The 21-year-old is now playing his club football for Russian first division outfit Alania Vladikavkaz but spent last season with A-League champions Brisbane Roar, for whom he scored 12 goals in their march to the title. That form saw him named in the 2010-11 A-League All-Star Team and his efforts have now been recognised by…

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30 September 2011
Tournament a success in Solomon Islands

A total of 150 children, including 90 boys and 60 girls, took part in the event at Nguvia sports ground and each of the six schools involved fielded both a boys and a girls team.Ngalibiu Primary won the boys division while top spot in the girls category went to Nguvia Primary. The winners were awarded…

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29 September 2011
American Samoa target improvements

Both teams returned home winless and scoreless from the event, which was held in New Caledonia during August and September, and finished bottom of each of their groups.Technical advisor Larry Mana’o, who was involved in the efforts of both sides, has put together a report on the matches and has pinpointed some key areas in…

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29 September 2011
City score Central Coast success

The Mariners had gone ahead in the pre-season friendly via a smart finish from the edge of the area by Olyroos captain Oliver Bozanic midway through the first half. But the ASB Premiership side hit back shortly after when fullback Ian Hogg was brought down in the box and referee Chris Kerr had no hesitation…

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29 September 2011
Kaltack welcomed by Hekari squad

The Vanuatu striker touched down in Port Moresby last week to join up with his new team mates and received a warm reception on his first day of training duty from team manager Vonnie Natto and the players.The 17-year-old’s father, former Vanuatu international Ivoky Kaltack, accompanied him on the trip and says he is happy…

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29 September 2011
Erceg links up with Adelaide

The 21-year-old will play under Adelaide coach Dave Edmondson, who also has strong links to the female game in New Zealand after coaching the national women’s U-17 side and northern league outfit Claudelands Rovers.Erceg says she is eagerly awaiting the start of the season and is looking forward to working with Edmondson.“I just can’t wait…

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28 September 2011
Fenedy will join national team if called

The super striker had caused a lot of anger and disappointment among officials, supporters and fans in Vanuatu, when he had decided not to be part of the Pacific Games squad, and was playing for his team in the Port Vila Football Association opening tournament, while the games were on in New Caledonia.The Vanuatu Football…

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28 September 2011
Hekari players welcome Jean Kaltack

Kaltack arrived in PNG last Friday with his father Ivoky Kaltack and go straight to Hekari United camp. He has been officially welcomed by Hekari team manageress Mrs. Vonnie Natto and players during his first day training on Monday.Chairman of Hekari United FC John Kapi Natto said,” Jean Kaltack is now residing with the Team…

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