The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) notes that FIFA has commenced a consultation process with its Member Associations and the FIFA Council regarding the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative. The proposal will be considered by the OFC Executive Committee at its upcoming meeting in August. OFC invites its Member Associations to …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on club captain Lallianzuala Chhangte leaving Mumbai City FC a year before the end of his contract on a free transfer to Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
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The Oceania Football Association is mourning the passing of long time Fédération Tahitienne de Football administrator David Raparii. He worked at the FTF in the competitions department and was a very popular member of staff. Originally from Moorea, David was one of the FTF’s longest serving administrators and was instrumental …
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New Zealand has been drawn in Group D alongside Spain, Kazakhstan and Libya at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Samarkand’s historic Registan Square provided a beautiful backdrop for the draw, which saw two-time champions Spain, world number eight Kazakhstan, 50th ranked Libya and World Cup debutants New Zealand drawn …
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OFC Futsal referees Antony Riley and Chris Sinclair have been given the opportunity to officiate in the Argentina Futsal National Championship. The experienced OFC officials were invited by the AFA last week after impressing during last month’s OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League where two Argentine referees officiated. Both Riley and …
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The Oceania Football Federation (OFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French Football Federation (FFF). The landmark agreement will encourage an ongoing working relationship with FFF that will involve exchange of knowledge, experience, resources in areas such as Development, Administration, Competitions, Coaching, Refereeing, Education, Sports Medicine, Technology/Software …
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The 30th OFC Ordinary Congress took place in Bangkok Thailand, on the eve of the 74th FIFA Congress. FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the delegation saying the process of putting OFC on the global football map will continue with the OFC Professional League. “This is the process to make Oceania …
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Age group international football requires you to learn on the job. Quickly. In Oceania, most players get their first taste of international football, and often international travel, when they go to the OFC U-16 Championship, in the hope of winning a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. With …
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Senior management across a diverse range of FIFA Member Associations (MAs) from Asia and Oceania had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge as the FIFA Football Executive Programme (FEP) was delivered across three days in Jakarta, Indonesia. The FEP was designed by world football’s governing body based on a vision …
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Representatives from 10 FIFPRO member, candidate and observer unions, as well as guest unions, federations and leagues, attended the 2024 FIFPRO Division Asia/Oceania general assembly in Singapore. The event was an opportunity for unions to align on the FIFPRO Asia/Oceania 2023-2026 strategic framework, share best practice and look ahead to …
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