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VFF welcomes new development officer

14 April 2011
VFF welcomes new development officer

Maki takes over from Toroi Sokomanu, who resigned from the role last month. He will work closely with Lele William, the Just Play development officer for the Malamap Football Association.The new man charged with running Just Play in Port Vila is no stranger to the development of football at the grassroots level. Maki previously worked…

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14 April 2011
City sticking to game plan

But co-coaches Aaron McFarland and Ramon Tribulietx are refusing to let that alter their approach to the game and will adopt the same positive style that has served them well so far. A 2-1 win over fellow finalists Amicale in the 1st leg at Port Vila on April 2 has put City in a good…

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13 April 2011
ASB Chatham Cup set to begin

From Kerikeri to Waihopai, with all the Rovers, Rangers and Uniteds in between, 120 clubs covering length and breadth of the country have entered the 88-year-old knockout competition all dreaming of holding one of New Zealand’s oldest trophies aloft on the last weekend in August.While the Southern region cools its heels until the first round…

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13 April 2011
Vanuatu on track for strong showing

The Vanuatu team defeated Port Vila club Tafea FC 2-1 last week and did even better just a few days later, disposing of Narak Tegapu 5-1 to continue a run coach Moise Poida hopes will carry over to the OFC tournament, the winner of which will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.Ivon August and…

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13 April 2011
Loto Ha’apai FC reign supreme

The club’s premier side retained their title, and completed an impressive season-long undefeated run in the process, with a 2-1 win over Marist.The first goal arrived in the 28th minute when Lafaele Moala latched onto a through ball from midfielder Kilifi Uele. The striker then embarked on a solo run before placing a shot past…

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13 April 2011
Hagara children take quickly to Just Play

As the sun was slowly gaining its strength to heat up the earth’s surface, the students from Hagara Primary School along the Motuan coastline happily welcomed the “Just Play” team who arrived at their school yesterday morning.In no time, the students fell into two lines and the volunteer instructors, Robert Sabadi and Leo Jakanduo, wasted…

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13 April 2011
McFarland steps into U-17 role

McFarland takes over from Steve Cain who resigned from the role for personal reasons.McFarland, co-coach of the Auckland City side that finished runners up to Waitakere United in the ASB Premiership and is midway through the two-legged final of the O-League, was an assistant coach of the New Zealand U-17 squad in 2009.That team made…

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12 April 2011
Taiwan assists S-League clubs

The consignment of balls was handed over to Telekom S-League Chairman Aloysio Ma’ahanoa during the Taiwanese navy public show held at Lawson Tama Stadium. The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has distributed the balls to the clubs taking part in the inaugural national league and each has now received seven. SIFF General Secretary Eddie Ngava…

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12 April 2011
NZF announce interim management arrangements

New Zealand Football CEO appointmentThe NZF board has agreed on a preferred candidate for its vacant CEO role and is finalising contractual details at present. New Zealand Football are hopeful of announcing this to the game late this week, with a potential start date of May 2nd. NZF Special Projects Manager Peter O’Hara is acting…

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11 April 2011
National team meets New Caledonia in friendlies

Both matches took place in Tahiti but it was the visiting New Caledonians who drew first blood, posting a 3-1 win in the first game. Triumphant coach Christophe Coursimault was able to name in his line-up Jean François Kabeu, a player who knows a lot about Tahitian football due to being a current squad member…

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