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”
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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”
OFC Champions League: Tupapa Maraerenga beats Veitongo in competition opener
In the opening game of the OFC Champions League qualifying stage, Veitongo FC from Tonga faced Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands. The match took place at the Apia, Samoa, and it was an intense encounter between the two teams. However, it was Tupapa Maraerenga who came out on top with a 1-0 victory. TheContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Tupapa Maraerenga beats Veitongo in competition opener”
OFC Champions League qualifying stage set to start in Samoa
The OFC Champions League qualifying stage is set to commence this weekend, on 17th February, in Apia, Samoa. Four teams from across the Pacific will participate in this tournament, including Veitongo FC from Tonga, Tupapa Maraerenga from Cook Islands, Ilaoa & To’omata from American Samoa, and the hosts of Samoa Lupe o le Soaga. TheContinue reading “OFC Champions League qualifying stage set to start in Samoa”
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