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Eight new schools introduced to Oceania’s Just Play in Tonga!

Children at eight Wesleyan Primary Schools across Tongatapu, Tonga have become the latest inductees to the OFC Just Play Programme. Just Play Programme Manager and Head of Social Responsibility for Tonga Football Association, Palu ‘Uhatahi-Tu’amoheloa, said the schools are now five weeks into the 16 week programme and school principals …

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FIFA global report: Give every talent a chance!

A ground-breaking study by FIFA has delivered the message that every talented player deserves a chance to be identified and developed. The 14-month-long project, launched in Doha in January 2020 by FIFA’s Technical Development team, analysed youth football and talent development practices and structures around the world. The data gathered …

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2021 Just Play rollout underway in Auki on the Solomon Islands!

The rollout of Just Play training for 2021 is well and truly underway in the Solomon Islands with Auki, in Malaita Province, enjoying a week immersed in the sport for development programme. Solomon Islands Just Play Trainer Vanessa Kausimae travelled to the provincial capital to run two training courses covering …

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Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: The conclusion!

OFC wrap up their OFC Stars of Tomorrow social media campaign. The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) thanks you to all our participants for your creativity and effort to send in your videos to them. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the …

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England Football – A new home connecting the grassroots game to England’s elite!

The FA have today announced the launch of England Football as the new name and visual identity to represent, unite, and promote football participation in England. England Football aims to create more chances for people to play, coach and support football and better connect the grassroots game with England’s National …

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English FA/Oceania FC Developing Mentors Webinar held!

The second edition of the English FA/OFC Developing Mentors Webinar has seen a new set of participants from five Oceania nations upgrade their skills and knowledge as leaders in their field. The group, representing Vanuatu, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia and Cook Islands, met every Thursday morning for six …

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Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: Ep. 4 – Shooting with the ball!

Learn how to shoot with the ball and show us how in episode four of OFC Stars of Tomorrow. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the age of 14 to participate in skills challenges to uncover the region’s most talented youngsters. …

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Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: Ep. 3 – Passing!

Join Jeremiah and Sarah as they take you through passing the ball in episode three of OFC Stars of Tomorrow. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the age of 14 to participate in skills challenges to uncover the region’s most talented …

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Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: Ep. 2 – Running!

Join Jeremiah and Sarah as they take you through running with the ball in episode two of OFC Stars of Tomorrow. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the age of 14 to participate in skills challenges to uncover the region’s most …

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