Jaiyah Saelua is a trailblazing footballer from American Samoa who has made history as the first openly non-binary and trans woman to play in a FIFA World Cup qualifier and now in the OFC Champions League. Born in the US territory of American Samoa, Saelua identifies as a fa’afafine, a third gender that is widelyContinue reading “Jaiyah Saelua: The first ever transgender to play OFC Champions League”
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A-League: Brian Kaltak returns to action as Mariners fight to draw against Glory
The return of Brian Kaltak, the 29-year-old Vanuatu national team captain, to action in Australia for Central Coast Mariners was highly anticipated by both the team and the fans. After being controversially sent off in the previous match against Sydney FC, Kaltak was eager to prove himself on the field. In the match against PerthContinue reading “A-League: Brian Kaltak returns to action as Mariners fight to draw against Glory”
Solomon Islands international Ian Kalu moves to New Zealand’s league
Ian Kalu, the talented Solomon Islands international, has been signed by Napier City Rovers, a Central League club in New Zealand. The young defender played his last season for Waneagu United in the Telekom S-League, and he also has experience in Australian football. Kalu was a key player for Solomon Islands in the OFC FIFAContinue reading “Solomon Islands international Ian Kalu moves to New Zealand’s league”
Junior All Whites records win over Indonesia in Jakarta
The New Zealand U-20 side showed resilience and determination as they secured a 2-1 win against the Indonesian U-20 team in a warm-up match held in Jakarta for the upcoming U-20 World Cup to be hosted by Indonesia this May. This victory came after a defeat in their first match against Guatemala by 3-1, showingContinue reading “Junior All Whites records win over Indonesia in Jakarta”
Fiji U-20 allows comeback and loses to Guatemala in U-20 World Cup warm up tournament
This Sunday, Feb 19th, Fiji’s U-20 football team suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Guatemala’s U-20 side in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was the second match for Fiji in the invitational tournament, following their previous loss to the host nation, Indonesia. Despite the defeat, Fiji displayed a better performance, especially in the first half,Continue reading “Fiji U-20 allows comeback and loses to Guatemala in U-20 World Cup warm up tournament”
PVFA Premier League returns to action in Vanuatu’s capital city
The football season of the most important football league of Vanuatu returned to action this week; five matches took place in Port Vila Stadium. The new national champions Ifira Black Bird did not debut in 2023 for the local league as they are preparing for this week clash against Luganville’s Siaraga for OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “PVFA Premier League returns to action in Vanuatu’s capital city”
Fiji Football Association furious on team indiscipline; Pawan Singh sent home after straight red-card
After the heavy defeat against Indonesia, Fijian fans turned not happy with the result but especially with three red-cards shown to the team in the 4-0 defeat to the hosts of the next FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Junior Bula Boys are playing an invitational tournament in Indonesia and the first impression to the hostsContinue reading “Fiji Football Association furious on team indiscipline; Pawan Singh sent home after straight red-card”
FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort
The Papua New Guinea women’s team played a historic match against Panama in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off at North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand this Sunday (19th Feb). Despite their best efforts, the Papua New Guinea team lost 2-0 to a much more experienced and professional Panama team. This was the first everContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off: Papua New Guinea fell short to Panama after gigantic effort”
Fiji: Lautoka announces new head coach
Lautoka Football Association in Fiji recently announced the appointment of Ronil Kumar as the new head coach of the team. This appointment comes after the departure of the former coach, Anginesh Prasad, who left to pursue study commitments in Australia. Ronil Kumar is a well-known figure in Fijian football circles, having previously coached the BaContinue reading “Fiji: Lautoka announces new head coach”
New Zealand starts U-20 World Cup preparation with a loss to Guatemala
The New Zealand U-20 side suffered a disappointing defeat against the Guatemala U-20 side in an invitational tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match was an important preparation for the U-20 World Cup, which is also being held in Indonesia later this year. The loss against Guatemala followed a defeat suffered by another Oceania Football ConfederationContinue reading “New Zealand starts U-20 World Cup preparation with a loss to Guatemala”
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