The Nasinu-based defender has been named skipper of the side and, despite her tender years, says she is ready to take on the responsibility.“It is an honour and privilege to lead the national side at the Pacific Games and I’m looking forward to it,” she says. “I’m still young and have a long way to…
The men’s and women’s squads both feature 17 players and Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) president Iuli Alex Godinet says they have put in plenty of effort in the build-up to New Caledonia 2011.“We are happy with the squads and commend our CEO Tavita Taumua, his staff and the coaching staff for their hard work…
The ‘Olympics’ of the Pacific region is held once every four years and this year’s edition will involve 22 territories, 28 sports and around 3000 athletes – all looking to represent their nation with pride in the hugely-anticipated sporting festival. OFC is well represented with 11 men’s teams and nine women’s teams competing in the…
Ignoring the tired and tested ‘just-another-game’ mantra, Napier’s Grant Hastings and Wairarapa’s Phil Keinzley have decided there is no point ignoring that a rare chance to win one of New Zealand sport’s oldest trophies is perfect motivation.“It’s pretty hard for anyone to say this is just a game – this is an occasion,” Hastings says.“I’ve…
The 20-year-old is one of the brightest defensive prospects in the Oceania region and his involvement in the Vanuatu line-up will be a major assett for coach Saby Natonga, who has had to turn to a batch of young stars after being deprived of several more experienced campaigners.Kaltack, a stand out at the OFC U-20…
Played in front of a good-sized crowd at the Cook Islands Football Association headquarters in Matavera, the unique friendly match acted as a warm-up for both sides. For Waitakere, it is part of the West Auckland team’s preparations for the upcoming ASB Premiership and O-League seasons while the Cook Islands used it as a prelude…
But he is far from expecting an easy ride against Fiji’s first-up opponents and knows the side must be at its best to secure the points.“Tahiti will be a very strong team and, since it is the first game, both sides will be out for a victory,” he says.“We have been grouped in a very…
Nelsen played the whole match – his first since a knee operation – but Aston Villa won 3-1 to move into the top four while Blackburn are bottom of the table after two games. In the second-tier English Championship, Winston Reid again played 90 minutes in the centre of the West Ham defence and was…
Kaltak a strong vanuatu Under 20 defender already starts training with Vanuatu national team since Monday this week and looking fit and happy to be back home again ready to play for national side.“I am very happy to be back home again after few months in Wellington.” I think I have performed well with Columbus…
The match will kick off at 11am at Memorial Park and will be followed by the final of the ASB Chatham Cup between Wairarapa United and Napier City Rovers at 2pm.It is the first time in 14 years that the final of the ASB Women’s Knockout Cup has been held outside Auckland.New Zealand Football had…