New Zealand proceeds to knockout stage as New Caledonia beats Papua New Guinea with late drama at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship – Group B

New Caledonia grabbed their first win in the tournament while New Zealand secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Samoa to proceed to the knockout stage on the second matchday of Group B at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia, Samoa. New Caledonia bounced back with a crucial victory against Papua New Guinea in aContinue reading “New Zealand proceeds to knockout stage as New Caledonia beats Papua New Guinea with late drama at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship – Group B”

New Zealand and Samoa dominate in Group B openers at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship

The OFC U-19 Men’s Championship continued in Apia, Samoa, with defending champions New Zealand and hosts Samoa securing impressive victories in their Group B debut matches. New Zealand showcased their dominance with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia, while Samoa celebrated a famous 3-1 triumph against Papua New Guinea. In the first match of theContinue reading “New Zealand and Samoa dominate in Group B openers at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship”

New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites

New Zealand secured their sixth OFC Men’s Nations Cup title with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Vanuatu at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. In front of a packed stadium, the home side put up a valiant fight against a technically superior and fully professional New Zealand team, earning the admiration and applause of theirContinue reading “New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites”

All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final

New Zealand dominated Tahiti with a resounding 5-0 victory in the semi-final of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila on Thursday, securing their place in the final. Coach Darren Bazeley made only one change to the squad that beat Vanuatu 4-0, reintroducing Ben Waine to replace Max Mata. Tahiti,Continue reading “All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final”

All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup

New Zealand clinched the top spot in Group A of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Vanuatu at the VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. The match, attended by a spirited crowd of nearly 10,000, highlighted New Zealand’s dominance and resilience despite a spirited challenge from the home side. VanuatuContinue reading “All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup”

OFC Nations Cup: New Zealand commanding win sends Solomon Islands home

The Solomon Islands’ campaign in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 came to an end following a 3-0 defeat to a youthful New Zealand side at Freshwater Stadium on Tuesday. This result eliminated the Solomon Islands from the tournament, leaving them without a goal scored and four conceded after a previous 1-0 loss to hostsContinue reading “OFC Nations Cup: New Zealand commanding win sends Solomon Islands home”

After club relegation New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh is released in Germany

New Zealand international midfielder Sarpreet Singh has become a free agent following his release from German club Hansa Rostock. Singh, along with 13 other players, will be leaving the club after its relegation to the 3rd tier of German football, 3. Bundesliga. Singh, 25, joined Hansa Rostock on a three-year contract in July 2023. However,Continue reading “After club relegation New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh is released in Germany”

The Tale of a Missed Opportunity: Derick Taebo’s penalty saved by now Premier League’s Alex Paulsen

In the annals of football, moments of heartbreak often become defining stories that players and fans alike carry with them. One such story unfolded during the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship, where a promising Solomon Islands team faced off against New Zealand in a dramatic penalty shootout. This event not only marked a significant moment inContinue reading “The Tale of a Missed Opportunity: Derick Taebo’s penalty saved by now Premier League’s Alex Paulsen”

All Whites name strong squad heading for OFC Nations Cup

New Zealand’s head coach Darren Bazeley has named his All Whites squad to compete at the OFC Nations Cup, set to take place in Fiji and Vanuatu from 15 June 2024.  For the first time, players have been selected from both New Zealand’s professional A-League Men sides, with four called up from the newly formedContinue reading “All Whites name strong squad heading for OFC Nations Cup”

One more ‘Kiwi’ to the ‘Prem’: Paulsen seals dream move to England

AFC Bournemouth has secured the addition of the 21-year-old goalkeeper Alex Paulsen from Australian A-League side Wellington Phoenix. The Auckland-born talent has been capped by New Zealand at both under-17 and under-23 levels and is anticipated to represent his country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Paulsen has made a significant mark in theContinue reading “One more ‘Kiwi’ to the ‘Prem’: Paulsen seals dream move to England”