The focus on referee development in Papua New Guinea was clear to see at the country’s latest Referee Instructors Course, which drew a large turnout at the end of last month. The five-day event saw 33 participants take part and it was also the first time at least one representative …
Read More »
The Federation Football Samoa (FFS) held their rescheduled Talent Identification Games on February 14 at Auckland’s Papakura Football Club in New Zealand. Two games were played against Papakura City FC, providing an opportunity for New Zealand-based male and female players who are eligible to represent the country to showcase their …
Read More »
Players from the local domestic league and competitions in Europe have been included in New Caledonia’s squad for March’s 2022 FIFA World Cup – OFC preliminary competition in Qatar. National team stalwarts such as Bertrand Kai, Joel Wakanumune and Emile Bearune head up the local contingent in coach Dominique Wacalie’s …
Read More »
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) welcomes the announcement by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that it has filed criminal charges against two former OFC officials, in relation to the construction and delivery of the OFC’s Home of Football complex in Auckland. OFC became aware of irregularities with the Home of …
Read More »
Veteran marksman Roy Krishna has been confirmed as captain of a 24-strong Fiji national men’s squad named this week for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – OFC preliminary competition in Qatar next month. Thirty-four-year-old Krishna, who plays his club football with Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan, is the …
Read More »
Representatives from Canberra United, Capital Football, the Federal Government and media came together at Senate Oval in Canberra for Football Australia’s inaugural Women’s Football Legacy Cup. The event was hosted in celebration of Legacy ’23, Football Australia’s game plan to realise enduring outcomes for Australian football beyond the co-hosting of …
Read More »
Six participants took the time to upskill at last week’s Football Federation American Samoa’s (FFAS) Referee Instructors Course, learning more about what’s required to help foster referees in their country. The four-day event saw the instructors discuss video matches and then cover a live local girls’ high school game, where …
Read More »
Over 1200 kids gave football a go at the Fédération Tahitienne de Football (FTF) headquarters as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Week between January 24-29. Olympic and Paralympic Week aims to promote sports among young people, while raising awareness around disabilities and the importance of inclusion. The annual event …
Read More »
The Oceania Football Confederation extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert Sulimae, and the wider Solomon Islands football community, following his passing last week in Honiara. Robert had held the position of Referee Development Officer at the Solomon Islands Football Federation since September 2018 and was …
Read More »
Coaches from four different Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Member Associations completed their first step towards gaining the region’s highest coaching qualification at the OFC/NZF A Licence Coaching Course between January 24-30. Held in Palmerston North, 22 New Zealand-based coaches and six others from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon …
Read More »
Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!