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 FĂ©dĂ©ration CalĂ©donienne 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”

Tahiti releases provisional National Team squads for training

The continental tournaments in Oceania are currently suspended due to COVID-19 pandemics, including the 2020 OFC Nations Cup that would be the first round of Oceanian Qualification for 2022 FIFA World Cup. With OFC Nations Cup cancelled, the Oceania Football Federation must set a new model to be used as 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiersContinue reading “Tahiti releases provisional National Team squads for training”

Roberson: I am completely adapted to Vanuatu

Roberson is one of the Brazilian players that are currently playing in Oceania. The 28-year-old midfielder arrived in Vanuatu last year to sign with Galaxy FC and he quickly became a key player in the squad. His last club before moving to Oceania was Sofia Farmer from Northern Ireland, more than 15 thousand kilometers awayContinue reading “Roberson: I am completely adapted to Vanuatu”

Sarpreet Singh back to action in Germany

Sarpreet Singh played today his first official match since football resumed in Germany. He was part of Bayern II’s starting eleven in the 3-2 win against PreuĂźen MĂĽnster in the 29th matchday of 3.Liga, the third tier of German football. The 21-year-old midfielder from New Zealand returned to Bayern II after staying with the firstContinue reading “Sarpreet Singh back to action in Germany”

Football to restart in Samoa in mid June

Samoa is another Oceanic country that has set the timetable for the resumption of football activities following the COVID 19 pandemic. The Samoa Football Federation has announced that the youth league is due to start this month – on 20 June. “The FFS Youth competition caters for boys and girls categories specifically for registered clubsContinue reading “Football to restart in Samoa in mid June”

Fa’arodo confirmed in Hamilton Wanderers’ squad for winter season

Legendary Solomon Islands international Henry Fa’arodo is officially confirmed in Hamilton Wanderers’ squad for this winter football season in New Zealand. The announcement made through team’s Social Media. The 37-year-old midfielder arrived in New Zealand in February to join the Wanderers. He played one match in 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership and now he is readyContinue reading “Fa’arodo confirmed in Hamilton Wanderers’ squad for winter season”

Micah Lea’alafa: possible next steps of his career

Solomon Islands international Micah Lea’alafa recently left Maritzburg United from South Africa and returned to his homeland. Since then he was training to play futsal as he was in the Solomon Islands’ provisional squad for 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup that was schedule to begin in September. However the Futsal World Cup was postponed toContinue reading “Micah Lea’alafa: possible next steps of his career”

2020 Pacific Cup is cancelled

New Zealand Football Fiji Incorporated (NZFFI) announced that 2020 Pacific Cup is cancelled due to COVID-19. It was scheduled to take place in Fiji later this year. Despite not being linked to Oceania Football Confederation the Pacific Cup it is a very important tournament for Fijian football. Every single year some clubs from Fiji takeContinue reading “2020 Pacific Cup is cancelled”

PNG: 2020 Port Moresby’s football season is cancelled

The 2020 season of Port Moresby’s football is cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The official announcement came from Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) president Joseph Ealedona. According to Post Courier, this is the outcome of the PMSA club delegates meeting and though it is a sad and hard decision, the executive management has endorsed thisContinue reading “PNG: 2020 Port Moresby’s football season is cancelled”