The second match of the day (24th Feb) in Apia counting for the OFC Champions League qualifying stage between Veitongo from Tonga and Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa has been cancelled. According to multiple sources linked to the clubs, the bad weather conditions forced the match to be called off; the decisive encounter betweenContinue reading “OFC Champions League qualifying stage: Veitongo and Ilaoa & To’omata is cancelled”
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Tupapa Mararenga hammers Ilaoa & To’omata to secure second win at OFC Champions League qualifying stage
In their second match of the OFC Champions League qualifying stage, Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands put on an impressive performance against American Samoa champions Ilaoa & To’omata, winning by a resounding 8-0. The Cook Islands side had previously secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Veitongo from Tonga in their first matchday. From theContinue reading “Tupapa Mararenga hammers Ilaoa & To’omata to secure second win at OFC Champions League qualifying stage”
Jaiyah Saelua: The first ever transgender to play OFC Champions League
Jaiyah Saelua is a trailblazing footballer from American Samoa who has made history as the first openly non-binary and trans woman to play in a FIFA World Cup qualifier and now in the OFC Champions League. Born in the US territory of American Samoa, Saelua identifies as a fa’afafine, a third gender that is widelyContinue reading “Jaiyah Saelua: The first ever transgender to play OFC Champions League”
O-League: Michael Tumua Leo’s show highlights strong performance as Lupe o le Soaga hammers Ilaoa & To’omata
Lupe o le Soaga from Samoa put on a stunning performance in their first match of the OFC Champions League qualifying stage, defeating Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa by 13-0. The team, coached by Paul Ualesi, were dominant from start to finish, with 20-year-old Michael Tumua Leo putting in a standout performance. Leo wasContinue reading “O-League: Michael Tumua Leo’s show highlights strong performance as Lupe o le Soaga hammers Ilaoa & To’omata”
Son of American Samoa’s legend debuts for U-17 National Team
Nicky Salapu is one of the most known football players from an OFC member – not for such a good reason as he was American Samoa’s goalkeeper in the unremarkable match against Australia that ended 31-0 for the Socceroos. Later, the American Samoan turned into a hero for his country as he captained the nationalContinue reading “Son of American Samoa’s legend debuts for U-17 National Team”
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