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NZF using regional stories to promote culture and collective identity

30 May 2023
NZF using regional stories to promote culture and collective identity

Photo credit: Photosport Over 14,000 students in New Zealand are set to take part in Kōtuitui, a schools programme that uses the context of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to learn about culture and collective identity. OFC board member and New Zealand Football president Dr Johanna Wood, NZ Football CEO Andrew Pragnell and Football Fern…

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30 May 2023
Showcasing Papua New Guinea – host country of the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League

(Photo Credit: PNGFA – Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, Port Moresby) Papua New Guinea has proven itself to be powerful force in women’s football in the Oceania region over the past two decades. Now, hot on the heels of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff tournament in February, Papua New Guinea (PNG) plays host…

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29 May 2023
Labasa Women’s FC hoping to take domestic success into OFC Women’s Champions League 2023

(Photo Credit: Fiji FA) As we gear up for the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 #OWCL2023, we’re profiling the five teams taking part in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Labasa Women’s FC enter the competition as Fiji’s representative. Labasa Women’s FC is the current champion in women’s football in Fiji and have dominated the…

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29 May 2023
New Zealand to meet USA in Round of 16 clash at FIFA U-20 World Cup

(Photo Credit: Guillermo Legaria – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) New Zealand have qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, securing their place in the knockout phase as one of the best 3rd placed teams in the group stage. Darren Bazeley’s side finished third in Group A, following a victory…

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27 May 2023
Auckland City FC claim record-extending 11th OFC Champions League title in extra-time nail-biter

(Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek) Auckland City FC have survived a ferocious grand final fightback to beat Suva FC 4-2 in extra time at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and successfully defend their OFC Champions League title. Up 2-0 at halftime, Auckland City battled a rampant opposition, extreme heat, the loss of key midfielder…

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27 May 2023
New Zealand’s FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign on a knife edge following defeat to Argentina.

(Photo Credit: Marcelo Endelli – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) New Zealand’s 2023 FIFA U20 campaign hangs in the balance following a defeat to host nation Argentina in San Juan The Kiwis struggled in the first half as Argentina imposed a relentless pressing and passing game that saw them dominate possession for the majority of the…

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27 May 2023
Fiji bow out of FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeat by Ecuador

(Photo Credit: Rodrigo Valle – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The Junior Bula boys have completed their second ever appearance at a FIFA U-20 World Cup with a heavy 9-0 loss to Ecuador in Santiago Del Estero in Argentina. It follows a 4-0 defeat by Slovakia and a 3-0 loss to the USA. The South Americans…

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26 May 2023
“Every match a grand final” – ref Yareboinen excited for challenge

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek Papua New Guinea referee David Yareboinen feels privileged to be appointed to referee the OFC Champions League 2023 final, but his preparation and execution won’t change. “Every match is always a grand final,” the 32-year-old said. “The preparation will not change but we try to improve and polish up…

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26 May 2023
History beckons in OFC Champions League 2023 final – but for who?

Image credit: Phototek An OFC Champions League for the ages is set for a fitting final in Port Vila, Vanuatu tomorrow when 10-time champions Auckland City FC defend their crown against a genuine contender in Suva FC. Wednesday’s phenomenal semi-finals – where Auckland City were three minutes away from being eliminated before winning on penalties…

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26 May 2023
Koloale FC – The Solomon Islands big hope for inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League

(Photo: Koloale FC’s Rose Biru. Credit: SIFF MEDIA) The inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League #OWCL2023, kicks off in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea  on June 1. In the build up to the tournament, we are looking at the five teams competing to be crowned champions. Today. the focus is on Koloale FC of Solomon Islands….

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