Christchurch United has secured the signature of young Solomon Islands forward Alden Suri, adding him to their squad in the Southern League of New Zealand. The 20-year-old talent, previously with Petone, is making a comeback after a serious knee injury. Suri, who has yet to debut for the Solomon Islands senior national team, has alreadyContinue reading “Batram Suri’s son Alden joins Christchurch United in New Zealand: Solomon Islands youngster returns to action”
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New Zealand’s OlyWhites exits Paris Olympics with 3-0 defeat to France
New Zealand’s campaign at the Paris Olympics came to a close with a 3-0 defeat to the hosts, France, in Marseille. The OlyWhites needed a win to secure a spot in the quarter-finals but were ultimately outclassed by a formidable French side. Despite the tough result, Darren Bazeley’s team put in a valiant effort againstContinue reading “New Zealand’s OlyWhites exits Paris Olympics with 3-0 defeat to France”
New Zealand outclassed by USA in 4-1 defeat at Paris Olympics
Darren Bazeley’s New Zealand squad faced a tough challenge in their second Group A match at the Paris Olympics, suffering a 4-1 defeat against the USA in Marseille. The OlyWhites, who had secured a 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening match, were hopeful for a positive result to guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals.Continue reading “New Zealand outclassed by USA in 4-1 defeat at Paris Olympics”
Newly formed Auckland FC announces massive signing ahead of debut A-League season
The new expansion club set to compete in the A-League, Auckland FC of New Zealand, has announced a significant addition to their roster: Hiroki Sakai. The 34-year-old Japanese right-back becomes the club’s first international signing, adding a touch of international experience to the squad. Sakai, whose last club was Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan’s J1Continue reading “Newly formed Auckland FC announces massive signing ahead of debut A-League season”
New Zealand starts strong Paris Olympics with a win over Naby Keita’s Guinea
New Zealand’s OlyWhites commenced their 2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Football Tournament with a crucial 2-1 win against Guinea in Nice, France. This victory sets the stage for a promising campaign as they aim to replicate their quarterfinal achievement from the Tokyo Olympics. Guinea has very well-known names in their squad as former FC Barcelona youngContinue reading “New Zealand starts strong Paris Olympics with a win over Naby Keita’s Guinea”
Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer
The Portland Timbers have secured the signing of 20-year-old defender Finn Surman, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Surman, who joins the Timbers from Wellington Phoenix, will be under contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. He will join the team following his participation in the Paris 2024 SummerContinue reading “Another Wellington Phoenix product moves overseas; Surman joins Major League Soccer”
New Zealand dominates New Caledonia to claim OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Title
New Zealand triumphed in the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, securing a commanding 4-0 win against New Caledonia in the grand final held in Apia. Lachlan Candy’s goal late in the first half proved pivotal in a match where both teams initially struggled to assert themselves. Despite their efforts, they found it challenging to maintain consistentContinue reading “New Zealand dominates New Caledonia to claim OFC U-19 Men’s Championship Title”
New Zealand edges out Fiji to secure spot in FIFA U20 World Cup
New Zealand will face New Caledonia in the final of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship 2024 after a narrow 1-0 semi-final victory over Fiji in Apia. The win also secured New Zealand’s qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup. The semi-final match was slow to start, with Fiji dominating possession and creating early chances. IbraheemContinue reading “New Zealand edges out Fiji to secure spot in FIFA U20 World Cup”
Semifinals set for OFC U19 Championship: High stakes and dreams of World Cup qualification
The anticipation is building as the semifinals of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship approach, with New Caledonia set to face Solomon Islands and New Zealand preparing to clash with Fiji. These critical matches not only determine the finalists of the tournament but also secure spots in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile forContinue reading “Semifinals set for OFC U19 Championship: High stakes and dreams of World Cup qualification”
New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1
Standout Phoenix midfielder Ben Old will leave the A-League club after signing a life-changing deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Étienne. Old becomes the second Phoenix player in the space of a month to advance through the club’s academy all the way to a top European league, after Alex Paulsen joined Bournemouth in England’sContinue reading “New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1”
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