Oceania

Sydney Harbour Bridge to transform into the ultimate festival of football to celebrate 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup together with Destination NSW have today announced that on Sunday, June 25, Sydney’s most iconic landmark, Sydney Harbour Bridge, located on Gadigal land, will turn into a festival of football to celebrate 25 days to go until the official kick-off of 2023 FIFA Women’s World …

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Roy Krishna: Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers!

OFC Ambassador and Fiji national team legend Roy Krishna was back in his home country recently, helping promote futsal and its benefits for young football players. He joined OFC futsal consultant Juliano Schmelling to support the delivery of OFC futsal C Licence with Fiji FA national team coach and development …

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Frito-Lay North America signs on as Tournament Supporter for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Frito-Lay North America (Frito-Lay) and FIFA have announced the continuation of their relationship, with Frito-Lay signing on as a North American Tournament Supporter and Official USA Snack of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand, the company’s largest-ever investment in women’s sports. “We are thrilled …

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Warm welcome ahead of OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea!

The five teams competing in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea received a warm welcome at the official pre-tournament cocktail function at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium on Tuesday night. The teams mixed and mingled with each other before hearing from keynote speakers including PNGFA President and …

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Pre-2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad named by Germany!

Germany Women’s national team head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has named an expanded squad of 24 outfielders and four goalkeepers ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Led by captain Alexandra Popp (VfL Wolfsburg, 127 caps), the squad includes 20 of the 23 players who finished runners-up …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour on its final leg!

After four months on its global tour, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Original Trophy is on its way to the two host nations of the ninth edition of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. The Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia leg of the …

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Five Teams ready for inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea!

Coaches and captains of the five competing teams have completed pre-tournament media duties ahead of Thursday’s kickoff in the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. There was an air of excitement around the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in the nation’s capital as the teams …

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Auckland City FC lift the 2023 OFC Champions League title!

Auckland City FC have survived a ferocious grand final fightback to beat Suva FC 4-2 in extra time at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila and successfully defend their OFC Champions League title. Up 2-0 at half-time, Auckland City battled a rampant opposition, extreme heat, the loss of key midfielder Gerard …

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Just Play emergency response programme supports Vanuatu after natural disaster!

Earlier this year Vanuatu issued a state of emergency after being hit by twin tropical cyclones, Judy, and Kevin causing an estimated US$50 million in damage. To support the affected children and communities dealing with the widespread devastation, Vanuatu Football Federation have initiated the delivery of the Just Play Emergency …

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Relationships strengthened at FIFA Women’s Football League Development Workshop!

The growth of women’s football in New Caledonia was recognised with the holding of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme Workshop on League Development, hosted in Nouméa. OFC Women’s Football Manager Emma Evans attended the workshop, which was supported by OFC Women’s Football Consultant Stephanie Spielmann in her FIFA Technical Expert …

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