Papua New Guinea beats Samoa in final OFC Nations Cup’s Group B matchday

Papua New Guinea clinched a critical 2-1 victory over Samoa in their final Group B match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024, held at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva. This win kept their semi-final dreams alive, hinging on the outcome of the later match between Fiji and Tahiti – the Fijians will need to beatContinue reading “Papua New Guinea beats Samoa in final OFC Nations Cup’s Group B matchday”

Fiji puts nine past Samoa to clinch semi-final berth at OFC Nations Cup

In a stunning display of attacking prowess, Fiji stamped their authority in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 with a resounding 9-1 victory over Samoa at the ANZ Stadium in Suva, Fiji. This emphatic win not only secured Fiji’s spot in the semifinals but also showcased their offensive capabilities in front of their home crowd.Continue reading “Fiji puts nine past Samoa to clinch semi-final berth at OFC Nations Cup”

The ‘Joker’ Andrew Setefano turns into the most international player ever for Samoa

In a historic moment for Samoan football, Andrew Setefano has officially become the most capped player in the nation’s history. Setefano achieved this milestone during Samoa’s debut in the OFC Nations Cup, despite the team’s 2-0 defeat against Tahiti. Setefano, who received his first call-up to the national team back in 2011, has now dedicatedContinue reading “The ‘Joker’ Andrew Setefano turns into the most international player ever for Samoa”

Degrumelle and Teaonui Tehau goals seal Tahiti win over Samoa at OFC Nations Cup

Tahiti has made a strong start in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024, securing a vital 2-0 win against Samoa in their debut match held in Suva. The Tahitian team, led by coach Samuel Garcia, displayed early dominance with two first-half goals, setting the pace for the rest of the match. The first breakthrough cameContinue reading “Degrumelle and Teaonui Tehau goals seal Tahiti win over Samoa at OFC Nations Cup”

High hopes for Samoa at OFC Nations Cup as squad is packed with overseas-based players

The Samoa national football team has revealed its squad for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. The tournament will see Samoa compete in Group B alongside Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Tahiti, with group matches to be held in Suva, Fiji. The semifinals and final will take place in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Northern Irish head coachContinue reading “High hopes for Samoa at OFC Nations Cup as squad is packed with overseas-based players”

Ifira Black Bird collects its first points at OFC Champions League after comfortable win against Vaivase-Tai

In a decisive performance at the OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 in Tahiti, Vanuatu’s Ifira Black Bird FC secured their first three points with a commanding 5-1 victory over Samoa’s Vaivase-Tai FC at Stade Pater. After struggling in their opening match due to travel disruptions and a depleted squad, Ifira Black Bird showed marked improvementContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird collects its first points at OFC Champions League after comfortable win against Vaivase-Tai”

AS Magenta puts eight-past Vaivase-tai as Germain Haewegene shines bright

AS Magenta opened their OFC Men’s Champions League 2024 campaign with a solid 8-0 win against Samoa’s Vaivase-tai FC in Tahiti. The New Caledonian team, whose original first fixture against Ifira Black Bird FC was rescheduled, dominated from start to finish. Forward Germain Haewegene, 27, played a pivotal role in AS Magenta’s success, scoring fiveContinue reading “AS Magenta puts eight-past Vaivase-tai as Germain Haewegene shines bright”

Hosts AS Pirae dominates Samoa’s Vaivaise-tai to secure strong start in O-League’s group B

Tahiti’s AS Pirae stormed into the OFC Men’s Champions League with a resounding 6-0 triumph over Samoa’s Vaivase-tai FC in their Group B opener, held at Stade Pater in Papeete. Under the guidance of Vatea Terai, AS Pirae showcased their intentions early on, eager to improve upon last year’s semifinal finish. However, it was Vaivase-taiContinue reading “Hosts AS Pirae dominates Samoa’s Vaivaise-tai to secure strong start in O-League’s group B”

Vanuatu bounces back early scare from Samoa to confirm spot at OFC Olympic Qualifiers’ semi-final stage

In a decisive at the OFC Olympic Qualifier, Vanuatu’s U-23 national team secured their place in the semi-finals against New Zealand, the top-placed team in Pool A. The match unfolded with a series of exciting moments, including goals from both sides and a dramatic red card that tilted the game in Vanuatu’s favour. The actionContinue reading “Vanuatu bounces back early scare from Samoa to confirm spot at OFC Olympic Qualifiers’ semi-final stage”

Solympics overcomes red card to clinch semifinal spot as they surpass Samoa at OFC Olympic Qualifiers

Solomon Islands triumphed over Samoa with a strong 3-0 victory in Group B action of the OFC Olympic Qualifiers. This triumph not only showcased the team’s prowess on the field but also highlighted their ability to navigate challenges and come out on top. The goalscorers of the match were instrumental in securing the Solomon Islands’Continue reading “Solympics overcomes red card to clinch semifinal spot as they surpass Samoa at OFC Olympic Qualifiers”