Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet will be the president of Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) until 2024. He was re-elected alongside with his six-member executive committee in the FFAS Congress.
“I am deeply humbled to be chosen once again to lead our federation for the next four years,” said Faiivae. The six-member executive committee are: Elder Ioane Evagelia of Utulei Youth, Sandra Fruean of PanSa, Amio Mavaega-Luvu of Lion Heart, Sen. Fano Mitch Shimasaki of Green Bay, Tausaili Ott of Black Roses and Silasila Samuelu of Pago Youth.
Faiivae (fourth from left to right) will lead FFAS until 2024. Source: FFAS Media
That is the fourth time that Faiivae is elected for this charge. He is the FFAS’ president since 2008.
After many rumours, Papua New Guinean defender Alwin Komolong has officially signed with Lae City. He joins his brother Felix to help the team in the upcoming challenges.
Komolong wrote this statement on social media about signing with his new team – “Glad to finally put pen to paper at Lae City FC. Thank you to Ian Chow for the opportunity to play again. Looking forward to the challenge once the National Soccer League gets going again.”
The 2019-20 Papua New Guinean National Soccer League season is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lae City is in the second position with 23 points in ten matches.
La Nuova Caledonia lancia qualche segnale di speranza per la ripresa delle attività calcistiche in questo 2020. In un comunicato rilasciato ieri (29 aprile 2020) il governo locale ha individuato il 14 giugno come possibile ripresa di tutte le competizioni sportive e degli eventi all’aperto. La notizia positiva è che da lunedì 4 maggio, con tutti i controlli del caso e il rispetto degli standard di sicurezza necessari, si potranno riprendere gli allenamenti. In particolare le misure imprescindibili da seguire sono le seguenti:
– Rispetto delle distanze sociali – Identificazione dei partecipanti – Rispetto dell’uso della mascherina
Per tutelare la salute pubblica e quella degli atleti coinvolti, sono intervenuti anche i Comuni di Noumea e Dumbea che hanno reso obbligatorie tutte le misure igieniche raccomandate dalle autorità sanitarie, affermando che: “Qualsiasi Associazione, Club, Campionato, Comitato dovrà fornire un certificato della Federazione Francese o del suo organo di controllo in cui si conferma che l’assicurazione di ogni partecipante alle attività è sempre coperta dalla su certificato di attività agonistica a partire dal 4 maggio 2020“.
Come OFCe ci auspichiamo che i club favoriscano l’invio di un elenco giornaliero di chi prenderà parte agli allenamenti e che vengano forniti tutti i materiali sanitari necessari. Siamo ovviamente molto contenti che le attività sportive possano lentamente ripartire ma vi ricordiamo di continuare a stare a casa e a usare tutte le misure di sicurezza necessarie perché così tutti vedremo felicemente la fine di questa epidemia.
Le Stade Numa Daly qui attend le jouers e le public
La Nouvelle-Calédonie lance quelques signes d’espoir pour la reprise des activités footballistiques en 2020. Dans un communiqué rendu public hier (29 avril 2020), le gouvernement local a identifié le 14 de juin comme une possible reprise de toutes les compétitions sportives et événements de plein air. La bonne nouvelle est qu’à partir du lundi 4 de mai, avec toutes les vérifications nécessaires et le respect des normes de sécurité, l’activitè d’entrainement pourra reprendre.
En particulier, les mesures essentielles à suivre sont les suivantes:
– Respect des distances sociales – Identification des participants – Respect de l’utilisation du masque
Pour protéger la santé publique et celle des athlètes impliqués, les communes de Nouméa et Dumbea sont également intervenues, rendant obligatoires toutes les mesures d’hygiène recommandées par les autorités sanitaires, précisant que: “Toute Association, Club, Championnat, Comité doit fournir un certificat de la Fédération française ou de son organisme de contrôle qui confirme que l’assurance de chaque participant aux activités est toujours couverte par le certificat d’activité compétitive à partir du 4 mai 2020”
En tant qu’OFCe, nous espérons que les clubs encourageront la soumission d’une liste quotidienne des personnes qui participeront à la formation et que tout le matériel de santé nécessaire sera fourni. Nous sommes évidemment très heureux que les activités sportives puissent reprendre lentement. Nous vous rappelons de continuer à rester chez vous et de prendre toutes les mesures de sécurité nécessaires car ainsi nous verrons tous avec bonheur la fin de cette épidémie.
A light at the end of the tunnel has finally appeared for Fijian football lovers. It was reported that Fiji Football Association president Mohammed Yusuf stated that there is a possibility to resume local competitions by June.
The Prime Minister of Fiji Voreqe Bainimarama recently confirmed that all schools must be closed until June. Once the schools are cleared to reopen, the football activities will probably be cleared as well.
Football might be back in two months. Source: Fiji FA Media
Yusuf also pointed that once the leagues are back, the National Team will also resume its activities – “We are hoping for the best, we hope that the competitions will start mid-June or early July if that happens then the national team will play in the World Cup qualifiers later in the year,” he said to FBC News.
The dual international for Solomon Islands Micah Lea’alafa is an example for the young generation of football players of the Pacific Islands; and his commitment proves to be crucial for the succes the forward achieved both in footbalal and futsal.
The former Auckland City and Maritzburg United attacker, that also represented his country three times at FIFA Futsal World Cup, is back to his country capital city Honiara, but his intensive training duties continues as before – even during the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the whole world of football.
Micah Lea’alafa – Island Sun
“The dual International is doing his individual training in Honiara after both the national football & futsal teams’ training were postponed for an indefinate period of time“, posted recently Solomon Islands Football Federation media.
SIFF also stated the governing body Technical Director is pleased with the commitment of Lea’alafa and urges the footballers of the country to follow his example: “[…] “Moses Toata is pleased to see Micah continue to be a role model for his peers in a tiring time like this. During this Covid 19 Epidemic it is extremely important that players find space to exercise and keep fit“, Toata said. “Regular exercise will also improve antibody levels which is good for this time. I also encouraged other players to do private exercise to stay in shape“, added the former Solomon Warriors head coach Moses Toata.
With the frustrating news OFC cancelled the most important football tournament of the region, Lea’alafa hopes COVID-19 will not force FIFA to postpone the FIFA Futsal World Cup, that is schedule to take place in Lithuania – in the most affected continent by the pandemic – this September, so the star-player will have another chance to show his skills in what would be his 4th appearance at a FIFA Futsal World Cup.
Just like Solomon Islands, Vanuatu does not have any confirmed case of COVID-19 but it does not mean that the local football leagues are ready to resume because the country has recently faced a category five tropical cyclone that brought lots of damage.
A village damaged by Tropical Cyclone Harold in Pentecost island
Football is supposed to stay in the background for a while as the whole country is focused on recovering from Harold. The football fans from Vanuatu must wait a little more to watch some football matches in the country.
The football leagues are stopped in Vanuatu
We are all missing football but the current situation demands it. Stay at home and keep yourselves safe!
Nelson Suburbs announced in their official social media that they have partnered with Oldham Athletic, a football team that is currently in the EFL League 2, the fourth-tier of English football.
According to the team’s media this new relationship is a great opportunity to provide coaching information to assist the club while their top players might have the chance to trial with a professional club in Europe.
Nelson Suburbs logo
The English club is already a open pathway for Nelson Suburbs as 16-year-old player Noah Platt spent some time in England training with Oldham Athletic Academy.
The Suburbs compete in the Mainland Premier League, one of the top leagues from New Zealand winter football season.
Dans le calendrier de tous les fans de football océanique, la date d’aujourd’hui, le 21 avril 2020, restera dans la mémoire comme l’un des jours les plus sombres. La Coupe des Nations OFC 2020, la compétition la plus importante du continent, a été annulée. Ci-dessous un extrait du communiqué de presse publié par l’OFC (ici la version complète).
“La Coupe des Nations ne passera pas à une autre période car la priorité de l’OFC est de s’assurer que le processus de qualification pour la Coupe du Monde FIFA 2022 commence d’ici a la fin de cette année et que ces matches doivent avoir lieu dans le Calendrier des matches internationaux de la FIFA ».
L’épidémie de COVID-19 a fait son attaque la plus puissante et la plus percutante contre le football en Océanie. Dans le communiqué de presse, les dirigeants de la Confédération continuent d’expliquer les raisons d’un choix aussi radical: “La décision a été prise à la lumière de la complexité née de l’explosion de la pandémie de coronavirus. Les 11 associations qui font partie de l’OFC ont connu des conditions de fonctionnement difficiles et beaucoup de ces pays sont en lock-out. La planification des voyages internationaux pose de grandes difficultés et rend le tournoi irréalisable dans les mois à venir. Les équipes ne pourraient pas effectuer une préparation adéquate car elles ne connaîtraient pas en temps utile la date du tournoi. “
RoybKrishna et Le’alafa à la Coupe des Nations OFC 2016 – OFC Media
Dans les semaines à venir, l’OFC communiquera comment il prévoit de procéder aux matches de qualification pour la Coupe du monde 2022 et, surtout, fera savoir ce qu’il adviendra de la Ligue des champions océanienne de cette année.
L’équipe éditoriale de l’Oceania Football Center comprend le choix de l’OFC, car dans un moment aussi compliqué pour le monde entier, la santé doit passer avant tout. Bien sûr, nous vivons malheureusement l’annulation de la Coupe des Nations OFC, car c’est un événement très douloureux pour l’ensemble du mouvement de football sur le continent. Nous espérons que l’OFC organisera prochainement des tournois entre équipes nationales pour maintenir en vie le football que nous aimons et qui est autrement destiné à tomber dans un abîme dont il sera difficile de sortir facilement.
Nel calendario di tutti gli appassionati dei calcio oceanico la data di oggi, 21 aprile del 2020, verrà ricordato nel ca come una delle giornate più nere. La OFC Nations Cup 2020, la competizione più importante del continente è stata annullata. Qui di seguito uno stralcio del comunicato diramato dalla OFC (qui la versione integrale).
“La Coppa delle Nazioni non verrà spostata in un altro periodo perché la priorità per la OFC è garantire che il processo di qualificazione alla Coppa del Mondo FIFA 2022 inizi entro la fine di quest’anno e che queste partite si debbano svolgere all’interno del Calendario delle partite internazionali della FIFA“.
L’epidemia di COVID-19 ha compiuto il suo attacco più potente e impattante nei confronti del Calcio in Oceania. Nel comunicato i vertici della Confederazione continuano a spiegare i motivi di una scelta così drastica: “La decisione è stata presa alla luce delle complessità nate dall’esplosione della pandemia di coronavirus. Le 11 Associazioni che fanno parte della OFC hanno sperimentato condizioni operative difficili e molti di questi paesi sono in lockdown. Vi sono grandi difficoltà nel programmare viaggi internazionali e che rendono inattuabile lo svolgimento del torneo nei prossimi mesi. Le squadre non sarebbero in grado di svolgere una preparazione adeguata dato che non saprebbero in tempi utili la data di svolgimento del torneo “.
RoybKrishna and Le’alafa alla OFC Nations Cup 2016 – OFC Media
Nelle prossime settimane la OFC comunicherà come pensa di procedere per le gare di qualificazione alla Coppa del Mondo 2022 e, soprattutto, farà sapere che cosa ne sarà della Champions League oceaniana di quest’anno. La redazione di Oceania Football Center comprende la scelta della OFC, perché in un momento così complicato per tutto il mondo, la salute deve venire prima di qualsiasi altra cosa. Certo viviamo con molta tristezza la cancellazione della OFC Nations Cup, perché è un evento molto doloroso per tutto il movimento calcistico del continente. Ci aspettiamo che, in un prossimo futuro, la OFC organizzi dei tornei tra nazionali per mantenere vivo il calcio che amiamo e che altrimenti è destinato a cadere in un baratro da cui difficilmente uscirà con facilità.
