French Cup: 2020-21 edition scheduled; Two teams from Oceania set to play the tournament

🇫🇷 Français French Football Federation (FFF) announced the schedule of 2020-21 French Cup. The tournament will count on hundreds of teams including two clubs from Oceania – one from New Caledonia and one from Tahiti. Every single year the champions of New Caledonian Cup and Tahitian Cup represent their respective territories in the French Cup.Continue reading “French Cup: 2020-21 edition scheduled; Two teams from Oceania set to play the tournament”

U-18 league launched in New Caledonia

🇫🇷 Français A new football league is born in New Caledonia. Fédération Calédonienne de Football (FCF) confirmed that eight teams will fight for the title in the brand new U-18 tournament called Championnat Fédéral du Football des Jeunes (Federal Youth Football Championship). Eight teams will meet in a brand new formula with 14 championship matchdaysContinue reading “U-18 league launched in New Caledonia”

Saïko to leave AS Lössi when New Zealand borders reopen

🇫🇷 Français Jean-Philippe Saïko is back in New Caledonian football – the striker will play for Mobil Super Ligue AS Lössi after a successful New Zealand campaign for Tasman United. The New Caledonian international has decided to play for Lössi, but the reasons are not just in football: the player cannot return to New ZealandContinue reading “Saïko to leave AS Lössi when New Zealand borders reopen”

Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to New Caledonia

🇫🇷 Français The strong forward Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to the Mobil Super Ligue, the top-tier of football in New Caledonia. The player most recently played for Tasman United in New Zealand ISPS Handa Premiership, where the player helped the Nelson-based side to have their best campaign ever in the most important football league ofContinue reading “Jean-Philippe Saïko is back to New Caledonia”

AS Magenta defender Mickael Tiaou moves to France

🇫🇷 Français In an exclusive interview with Oceania Football Center, 28-year-old central defender Mickael Tiaou revealed that he had left New Caledonia for France – he landed on the European continent at the beginning of the previous week (29 May). The player, who has already represented New Caledonia seven times, was in the squad ofContinue reading “AS Magenta defender Mickael Tiaou moves to France”

New Caledonian clubs want football back in July

🇫🇷 Français A meeting between Fédération Calédonienne de Football (FCF) and representants of Mobil Super Ligue’s ten teams was held this Thursday in the federation’s headquarter to discuss about the return of the first tier of New Caledonian football. According to FCF media, clubs would rather a kick-off on 4 July while the federation isContinue reading “New Caledonian clubs want football back in July”

New Caledonia still studying the best way to resume football leagues

🇫🇷 Français The football activities in New Caledonia are suspended since March due to COVID-19 pandemics. The suspensio came right after the first matchweek of 2020 Mobil Super Ligue, the top-tier of football in the French territory. Current New Caledonian football’s situation is not going to change until June 14 – the proposed date byContinue reading “New Caledonia still studying the best way to resume football leagues”

Au Début la Mobil Super Ligue en Nouvelle-Calédonie

🇬🇧 English 🇬🇧 La ligue de football la plus importante de Nouvelle-Calédonie va demmarer. La saison de la Mobil Super Ligue 2020 débutera cette semaine avec 5 matchs lors de sa première journée. L’AS Magenta va commencer sa campagne – après un bon tournoi de la phase de groupes en OFC Champions League – contreContinue reading “Au Début la Mobil Super Ligue en Nouvelle-Calédonie”

Mobil Super Ligue set to start in New Caledonia

🇫🇷 Français 🇫🇷 The most important football league of New Caledonia is set to start; the Mobil Super Ligue 2020 season is going to kick-off this weekened with 5 matches in its first matchday. The traditional AS Magenta is going to start their campaign – after a succesful group stage tournament at OFC Champions LeagueContinue reading “Mobil Super Ligue set to start in New Caledonia”

International friendly of New Caledonia in Europe cancelled

🇫🇷 français 🇫🇷 The international friendly of New Caledonia vs. Estonia that was previously scheduled for the end of March was cancelled. The current Coronavirus outbreak was once again the reason for the action; recently, the Estonian government – where the match was going to be played – decreed state of emergency due the COVID-19.Continue reading “International friendly of New Caledonia in Europe cancelled”