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OFC settles into new headquarters

8 November 2010
OFC settles into new headquarters

A blessing ceremony was held recently to officially open the Ascot Office Park premises in Greenlane, which is located just a short drive away from the Charles J. Dempsey Football Academy at Mt Smart Stadium.The academy was the previous base for the General Secretariat and will continue to be used as a training and accommodation…

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8 November 2010
Sahib appointed Fiji boss

He will be assisted by Tavua coach Kamal Suwamy and Ravinesh Kumar from Ba.Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) youth director Rajesh Patel believes Sahib’s credentials make him the perfect man for the job.“We required an experienced person and Hussain is the best candidate,” Patel says. “His experience as a national rep and coaching background will…

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8 November 2010
Dragons confirm title credentials

Waitakere United emerged victorious in the Battle of the Super City by posting a 3-1 away win over Auckland City at Kiwitea Street. Waitakere remain top with maximum points from three games and gained a psychological edge ahead of next week’s repeat showdown with Auckland in the next round of the O-League.Elsewhere, 1-0 away victories…

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5 November 2010
NSL gets green light

The league has been in the pipeline for some time but followers had to wait until last week for it to be given the seal of approval by football’s highest power in the land, the SIFF Congress.The competition was proposed to the congress amongst many other resolutions and its acceptance now enables SIFF to move…

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5 November 2010
Teams learn path to U-17 finals

OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas was on hand to conduct the draw at the OFC headquarters, along with Deputy General Secretary Greg Larsen, Technical Director Patrick Jacquemet and Head of Competitions David Firisua.The Oceania qualifiers will be held in Auckland, New Zealand next year from January 8 to 19 while the FIFA U-17 World Cup…

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5 November 2010
Grassroots revolution begins

The plan is a five to 10-year strategy to attract and retain more and better players, coaches, educators, referees and volunteers by raising the quality of experiences for all involved. While the strategy is a national plan built on international best-practice, it is in New Zealand Football’s seven member federations that the impact of the…

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4 November 2010
Budding refs give it a go

FFS technical director Tunoa Lui and referee’s instructor Atufili Talaia facilitated the three-day course with the help of two national team players. The much-anticipated course was also supported by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC).“It’s great that we were able to conduct this course in Savaii,” Talaia says.“We can see that the participants…

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2 November 2010
Second academy taking shape

Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) chief executive officer Bob Kumar says the project is in its second stage and should be completed by some time early next year.“Work is in progress at the moment and we are looking at its completion for early 2011,” he says. “Much of the work has been held up this…

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2 November 2010
Workshops wrap up in Honiara

The workshops were led by OFC Just Play coordinator Colin Tuaa and he was assisted by technical staff from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF).Their aim was to introduce teachers to Just Play – an OFC initiative designed to promote football and healthy living for children aged between six and 12 years – and give…

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2 November 2010
Elliott signs with Phoenix

The vastly experienced All Whites midfielder, born and raised in Wellington, has joined the Phoenix as an injury replacement for Oscar Roberto “Toto” Cornejo. Pending international transfer clearance, Elliott will be eligible to make his debut for the Phoenix in their midweek clash with Brisbane Roar at Westpac Stadium on Wednesday night. Despite starring for…

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