Tonga’s victory over Papua New Guinea in the U-16 OFC Men’s Championship Qualifying Stage at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa, was more than just a win; it was a historic milestone for Tongan football. The 7-0 triumph not only showcased their potential but also highlighted the growing talent within the Tongan youth ranks. At the forefront ofContinue reading “Tongan football celebrates famous victory over Papua New Guinea as they finish second at U-16 OFC Men’s Championship – Qualifying Stage”
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Auckland City takes narrow lead over Wellington Olympic in first leg of OFC Champions League Qualifier
The stage was set for another chapter in a heated rivalry as Auckland City FC and Wellington Olympic AFC locked horns at Kiwitea Street Stadium on a bright, sunny Saturday in Auckland. The Navy Blues secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Wellington Olympic AFC in a tightly contested first leg of the New Zealand NationalContinue reading “Auckland City takes narrow lead over Wellington Olympic in first leg of OFC Champions League Qualifier”
Tahitian football rising star on trial with Serie A Club in Italy
🇫🇷 Français Keanan Faure was onf the standout plauers of OFC U-17 Championship with the Tahiti national team. He helped Tahiti to achieve third place in the championship being eliminated only in penalty-kicks to New Caledonia and unfortunately failing to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. In Fiji the 17-year-old youngster was able toContinue reading “Tahitian football rising star on trial with Serie A Club in Italy”
Eddy Kaspard taking his opportunities in French football
🇫🇷 Français Eddy Kaspard is one of the good players who played the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup for Tahiti, alongside players as Samuel Liparo, Kalahani Beaumert, Terai Bremond – all of them playing in the French football system by that time. From the players mentioned Kaspard was the only that managed to stay inContinue reading “Eddy Kaspard taking his opportunities in French football”
Football Ferns in dire straits as FIFA Women’s World Cup looms
The New Zealand women’s football team has always been one of the greatest prides of Oceania, managing to compete at a high level with teams such as Brazil, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and other powers of the sport. Just a few months before the World Cup where New Zealand will be one of the hostsContinue reading “Football Ferns in dire straits as FIFA Women’s World Cup looms”
Fijian international set to sign for Australian club
Few players from Oceania get a chance to play outside the Pacific Islands, in women’s football this is even rarer, apart from a few exceptions like Kiani Wong, Trina Davis etc. Now a player from Fiji will have this opportunity to raise her career, Vanisha Kumar will sign a one-year contract with Macarthur Rams inContinue reading “Fijian international set to sign for Australian club”
AS Pirae and AS Dragon fight for a place in the next round of the OFC Champions League
🇫🇷 Français This Saturday – 17th February – AS Pirae and AS Dragon meet for the first time at the Stade Pater in Papeete – at 8 pm local time, the capital of French Polynesia to see who will get a spot among the eight qualifiers for the next round of the OFC Champions League.Continue reading “AS Pirae and AS Dragon fight for a place in the next round of the OFC Champions League”
New Caledonia’s Jekob Jeno back in action in France
🇫🇷 Français Like the legend Georges Gope-Fenepej who plays for Concarneau in the National (third tier), Jekob Jeno is one of two neo-Caledonians who play in the top-three divisions of French football. The last time Jeno had played for Grenoble had been in the Ligue 2 defeat to Metz on December 30th, he had startedContinue reading “New Caledonia’s Jekob Jeno back in action in France”
Fijian U-20’s squad member signs for English club
Oliver McFadyen was one of the talents that the Fiji FA recruited playing overseas as well as Peter Ravai, Aydin Mustahib, Caleb Prasad among others to make up the Fijian U-19 squad for last year’s OFC U-19 Championship. Born in Manchester, England the 19-year-old forward is eligible to play for Fiji due his grandfather –Continue reading “Fijian U-20’s squad member signs for English club”
Lues Waya under trials with Ligue 2 side
🇫🇷 Français Lues Waya is one of the most promising New Caledonian players of this next decade – the striker needed less time than expected he got his chance in Europe. Waya was top-goalscorer of Super Ligue in New Caledonia last season playing for AS Tiga. After spending weeks on trial with Ligue 1 clubContinue reading “Lues Waya under trials with Ligue 2 side”
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