In a groundbreaking move for Solomon Islands football, Ileen Pegi has become the first female footballer from the nation to sign with an overseas club. At 31, Pegi has joined AS Academy Féminine (ASAF) from New Caledonia, the former OFC Women’s Champions League winners. Pegi sees this as a significant opportunity, not only for herselfContinue reading “Ileen Pegi: a trailblazer for Solomon Islands women’s football”
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New Caledonia’s AS Academy Féminine wins innaugural OFC Women’s Champions League
The inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League, held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, marked a historic moment for women’s football in Oceania. Among the teams competing, AS Academy Féminine from New Caledonia emerged as the champions, showcasing their dominance throughout the tournament. They won all four of their matches, scoring an impressive 15 goals whileContinue reading “New Caledonia’s AS Academy Féminine wins innaugural OFC Women’s Champions League”
