Oceania

In the vast, turquoise waters of the Pacific, stands a modern-day trailblazer redefining the world of football in the Cook Islands. Tupou Patia Brogan has emerged as a symbol of courage and a beacon of progress, as she changes the landscape in a sport of male dominance. The football pitch …

The path to FIFA status has become that much clearer for OFC referees with the introduction of new badges for the region. At the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifier in Tonga, a new system has been put in place highlighting the referee development pathway with OFC. The badges are …

Hosting the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament-Oceania Qualifier has provided Samoa a glimpse into the future of the sport in the country. A revolution is underway into how the game is administered and developed in the Pacific Island nation of some 225,000 people. Thanks to investment from FIFA and support from …

Ronna Lee Galumalemana is the new CEO at Football Federation Samoa. She replaces Acting CEO Pelenatete Taei and will officially start her role on February 19 at the conclusion of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania Qualifier which is being hosted in Samoa. “Galumalemana is vastly experienced in Administration, …

It’s a significant milestone for Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) with eight referees receiving their FIFA accreditation for 2024, in a ceremony held last week. The group includes two centre referees, three assistant referees, two futsal referees and a beach soccer referee. Among the list of referees, presented by FIFA, …

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has struck a ground breaking collaboration with New Zealand Football to elevate the standard of coaching in the region. NZ Football will be working with local Cook Islands football coaches to help them in achieving the highly sort after C License in football coaching. …

New Zealand’s AUT Millennium Institute played host to the fourth and final module of the OFC Pro Licence course this week, which focused on the ‘Business of Football.’ It’s the first time a course of its kind has been held in the region, with the licence representing the pinnacle of …

The draws for the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 – Qualifying and OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 have been held at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa, in Auckland, New Zealand. The Qualifying tournament will be hosted in Tonga from March 20-26 and the OFC Men’s …

Plans to introduce Video Assistant Referees (VAR) into Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) competitions have taken a significant step forward this week in Auckland. Under the guidance of Lewis Watterson from Hawk-Eye, five local operators have been getting VAR training at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa. …

Two referees from Oceania have been given the opportunity to attend Argentina Football Association’s Pre-season Camp for Professional Referees at the National Training Centre, “Lionel Messi” in Buenos Aires, and also in Mar del Plata. OFC Elite Referees Ben Aukwai from the Solomon Islands and New Zealand’s Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh were …