Oceania

AS Academy Féminine have come from behind to beat Koloale FC 4-1 and deservedly win the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League title in Port Moresby. The New Caledonian side, who needed at least a draw to clinch the title, fell behind late in the first half but showed terrific composure …

Lebanon opened their Intercontinental Cup 2023 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Vanuatu, here at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday, June 9. The Cedars expectedly, started the game on the strong foot, charging forward through the right flank. Ali Tneich had the day’s first try at the target …

AB InBev, the world’s leading brewer, has extended its nearly 40-year partnership with FIFA as the official beer sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two tournaments will make history with notable firsts, providing AB InBev and its leading brands with new …

The power of football to capture the minds and hearts of the young and the old was evident at a series of school visits by teams participating in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Port Moresby on Thursday. Samoan side Kiwi FC and New Caledonia’s AS Academy Féminine were …

The Embassies of New Zealand and Australia have joined forces with LaLiga to hold a workshop at the ESC LaLiga & NBA Centre to provide 25 girls from the Community of Madrid with a unique venue for training, exchange of experiences, and interaction with leading women in the world of …

The Financial Governance Workshop for Oceanian MAs kicked was successfully delivered in Noumea, New Caledonia, led by Christoph Suppiger, Head of MA Finance Services, and MA Finance Services Manager, Leonard Gruter. They were aptly supported by Elena Galluccio of Control Risk, who is one of the external audit firms engaged …

Since its inception in 2018, the Intercontinental Cup has not been just a four-nation tournament, but also a convergence of various footballing styles and cultures. The inaugural edition was staged in 2018 in Mumbai, featuring three teams from three different confederations alongside hosts India – Kenya (CAF), Chinese Taipei (AFC) …

In a multitude of ways, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand is already assured of being a “tournament of firsts”. An increase to 32 teams and the first Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted are among some of the top-line features for Australia & Aotearoa …

Germany Women’s coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has called up Janina Minge (SC Freiburg), Carlotta Wamser (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Melissa Kössler (TSG Hoffenheim) for her FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations, scheduled for between June 20 to 28. They will also be part of the squad for the Vietnam game in Offenbach on …

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup aims to be among the most inclusive and welcoming sporting event held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Unity and inclusivity were underlining themes for the tournament’s Unity Pitch, the colourful small-sided pitch that recently concluded its tour of all nine Host Cities. Such …