Things could not be going any better for A-League newcomers Auckland FC and Telekom S-League standouts Real Kakamora. Auckland’s Black Knights, only in their first season of competition, have risen six points clear at the top of the A-League table with a match in hand. Just recently, they thoroughly dominated their Kiwi rivals in WellingtonContinue reading “Auckland FC v Real Kakamora? How the seemingly absurd fixture could potentially become reality by next year”
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Historic path to glory: OFC nations set for first ever guaranteed FIFA World Cup spot in 2026
The Oceania Preliminary Qualifying draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has taken place at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland. In an unprecedented development for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), the region has been guaranteed a qualifying spot in the World Cup, with a further place available via the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off Tournament. This marksContinue reading “Historic path to glory: OFC nations set for first ever guaranteed FIFA World Cup spot in 2026”
The Cagous are out: current Pacific Games gold medallists withdraw from OFC Nations Cup participation
The anticipated OFC Nations Cup will not count on the participation of the 2012 edition runners-up New Caledonia after the local federation announced in a media statement the Cagous will not be travelling to Vanuatu to take part in the regional competition. The current Pacific Games gold medallists are posed with definitive real difficulties andContinue reading “The Cagous are out: current Pacific Games gold medallists withdraw from OFC Nations Cup participation”
Will Auckland City FC reign come to an end? OFC Champions League set to start in Tahiti this weekend
The OFC Champions League 2024 edition is set to kick off this weekend in the picturesque setting of Papeete, Tahiti, promising another thrilling chapter in Oceania’s premier club football competition. With a lineup of formidable teams ready to battle it out for continental glory as Auckland City is the favourite to celebrate their 12th titleContinue reading “Will Auckland City FC reign come to an end? OFC Champions League set to start in Tahiti this weekend”
Ifira Black Bird’s OFC Champions League debut marred by travel woes
Vanuatu champions’ Ifira Black Bird finds itself in a predicament as it gears up for its debut in OFC Champions League. Set to compete in the most important club football competition of Oceania, the team’s journey to glory has hit a turbulent patch due to unforeseen airfare issues. The OFC Champions League, a platform whereContinue reading “Ifira Black Bird’s OFC Champions League debut marred by travel woes”
Changes announced for OFC Nations Cup 2024
The eagerly anticipated OFC Men’s Nations Cup, set to take place next month, has undergone significant changes with the relocation of Group B games from Luganville in Espiritu Santo island, Vanuatu, to Suva, Fiji. This decision comes amidst concerns over flight schedules, particularly with Air Vanuatu, prompting the need for swift adjustments to ensure theContinue reading “Changes announced for OFC Nations Cup 2024”
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”
OFC Champions League groups set; competition to start this May
The draw for the group stage of the 2023 OFC Champions League has been concluded and the stage is set for a thrilling tournament. The event, which was held this week at the OFC headquarters, saw teams being drawn into two groups that will play in different venues in Vanuatu. One group will be playedContinue reading “OFC Champions League groups set; competition to start this May”
Lambert Maltock elected for a second four-year term as OFC president
Lambert Maltock, the current president of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), has been re-elected to the position for another four-year term following the FIFA Congress held this week in Kigali, Rwanda. Maltock is also the current president of Vanuatu Football Federation, his home nation. Maltock has been the president of the OFC since 2019, andContinue reading “Lambert Maltock elected for a second four-year term as OFC president”
Football leagues to resume this weekend in Oceania
After the break due Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, some important football leagues will return to action across Oceania. Take a look the leagues and countries that will have football back in the following weeks: The Telekom S-League, Solomon Islands’ national league, is one of the leagues that will be restarting this weekend in Honiara,Continue reading “Football leagues to resume this weekend in Oceania”
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