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Fiji braced for Vanuatu challenge

12 July 2011
Fiji braced for Vanuatu challenge

The match is the first of a pair of friendlies between the teams as they both prepare for the upcoming Pacific Games, set to take place in New Caledonia during August and September.Vanuatu arrive in Fiji on the way home from undertaking a similar tour of the Solomon Islands, during which they lost 2-1 and…

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12 July 2011
Seven new faces in Junior All Whites

Milicich has named seven new faces from the group which secured qualification for the 24-nation age-group finals by winning the OFC U-20 Championship in April. Defender Liam Higgins, midfielder Cameron Lindsay and forward Sean Lovemore all make the cut after staking successful claims during the Suwon International Cup in Korea immediately following the qualifiers. Youngsters…

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12 July 2011
All Whites doctor playing key role

The 42-year-old medic was part of New Zealand’s backroom staff during the All Whites’ adventures in the Rainbow Nation, which also happens to be the land of her birth.It was therefore a natural step for FIFA to call on her services for the duration of the Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 but this time around…

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12 July 2011
Hester honoured by Defence Force

Hester, who was part of an OFC match official trio that took part in the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010, says the NZDF honour holds special significance after a number of years of dedicated service to both his day job in the Royal New Zealand Navy and his refereeing career. “I have been very…

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11 July 2011
Loss of former Fiji FA president mourned

“Mr Singh was a dedicated husband, father and community worker,” Fiji FA chief executive officer Bob Kumar says. “He gave many years of his valuable life and service for the youth of this country.”A life member of the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC), Mr Singh became involved in football administration firstly…

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11 July 2011
Sides settle for scoreless stalemate

The matches are part of each team’s preparations for the upcoming Pacific Games and it is Solomon Islands who will be the more confident, having beaten Vanuatu 2-1 prior to the weekend’s stalemate.The Bonitos were pushed hard for the win on Thursday by a youthful Vanuatu line-up and the going was always likely to be…

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11 July 2011
France-based talent returns for hosts

The host nation’s female team will include a group of stars who play their club football in France and it is hoped their overseas experience will help the side make good use of home advantage.Marilyse Lolo (Club de Condé-Noireau), Prisca Lolo (Club de Bishein), Aurélie Wahnapo (Club de Claix), Christelle Wahnawe (Club de la Croix-Blanche),…

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8 July 2011
Bonitos earn narrow friendly win

The Bonitos notched a pair of goals in the second half and then held firm in the face of a late Vanuatu backlash to hang on to the tight victory.The four friendlies are being fought out by the two teams to help them prepare for the upcoming Pacific Games in New Caledonia and the opening…

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8 July 2011
Fiji women mean business

The team put in a disappointing showing during its last outing at the 2010 OFC Women’s Nations Cup, being bundled out in the pool stages after failing to win a match.But Logaivau, who took on the job from previous coach Ramesh Sharma earlier this year, says the slate has now been wiped clean and is…

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7 July 2011
Wilkinson on the crest of a wave

Her well-taken volley levelled up a game the Oceania side had seemed destined to lose and gave them their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup point.Already out of the competition following defeats to Japan and England, the Football Ferns had only one objective in mind when they took to the field against the Mexicans –…

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