https://www.oceaniafootball.com/marcos-gusmao-returns-lead-png-at-oceania-qualifiers/
Oceania Football
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/marcos-gusmao-returns-lead-png-at-oceania-qualifiers/
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/ground-breaks-on-new-facility-in-solomon-islands/
Interesting to see Japan involved, rather than China!!
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/tahiti-women-to-embark-on-european-tour/
Ones overseas, one in NZ and trying for name suppression
so we'll just have to speculate that one of them may or may not have something to do with baked beans!
https://sfo.govt.nz/media-cases/media-releases/former-oceania-football-confederation-employees-face-sfo-charges/
Better late than never. Little surprised this story has had little/no coverage in NZ football media.
No comment from OFC.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc-statement-regarding-sfo-media-release/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300531578/exoceania-football-employee-appears-in-court-over-serious-fraud-office-charges
One of the accused, a 59-year-old, is overseas and there is a warrant for his arrest.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/119666279/serious-fraud-office-tackles-football-corruption-allegations-of-gifts-travel-and-conflicts-of-interest
Nicholas, who moved from Auckland back to his homeland of Rarotonga after he resigned from his OFC position, did however comment last year in a statement to the Cook Islands News.
In the end they lost 5-0 in the final to New Zealand, but nine of Felipe Vega-Arango’s side are now looking to earn professional deals in Australia.
Bunch of these guys have gone and signed in the relatively high-paying Fijian league, mostly for Nadi. A couple are still trialling in Australia, and teenage starting CB Javin Wae has chosen to sign for Petone
The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the list of names appointed for the FIFA World Cup, with Matthew Conger and Mark Rule of New Zealand and Tevita Makasini of Tonga among those named.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/meet-the-team-ofc-high-performance-consultant-rob-sherman/
Left NZF as TD for equivalent role at Football Australia a few years back
Which presumably would make any effort to be a pro footballer (if that's what she wanted) alot more difficult.
Jayda Stewart was part of the New Zealand team that won a bronze medal at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in 2018, and she’s made an impressive start to senior international football with Samoa. A hat-trick at the OFC Women’s Nation Cup today including this spectacular effort. pic.twitter.com/ib0tD29WNP
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) July 23, 2022
A boilover at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex, as @DandyCitySC upset @AvondaleFC84 to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation and deal a massive blow to Avondale’s playoff chances.
— Joey Lynch (@joeylynchy) July 30, 2022
Tommy Semmy the difference with two second half goals, including this goal of the season contender. pic.twitter.com/u8FX64d3yl
It proved not to be costly as Papua New Guinea held on to ensure they were crowned champions of Oceania for the first time and also secure their place in next February’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off Tournament in New Zealand.
Auckland City FC
Playing in their own backyard will offer an advantage to the tournament’s most successful ever club in their pursuit of a tenth OCL title.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/match-officials-confirmed-for-oceania-champions-league-2022/
💥 David BROWNE!!!
— HJK Helsinki (@hjkhelsinki) August 4, 2022
Klubin David Browne täräyttää avausmaalin Sloveniassa.
Tilanne: Maribor vs HJK 0–1#HJK #UELfi #Veikkausliiga #OnVainYksiKlubi pic.twitter.com/VilxcE219C
An excellent initiative to be fair, and something positive to come out of Oceania for once after the farce that has been the U19 qualifiers and the unwelcome/unwanted headlines coming out of that tournament so far...
Will be good for these sides to get some international football under their belts given they don't particularly get a lot in the first place. Full 'A' international games these are too (aside from Vanuatu B) so they will reflect on the FIFA world rankings points.
Competing teams
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🇻🇺 Development Side (U20)
Draw ⬇️
MSG Prime MInisters Cup 2022 https://t.co/nU0pvTpjU3 pic.twitter.com/JRqDivx1e7
— Vanuatu Times (@VanuatuTimes) September 14, 2022
🇳🇨 0 - 1 🇫🇯
The #DigicelBulaBoys started the MSG Prime Ministers Cup 2022 beating New Caledonia 1-0 in Vanuatu tonight.
— Fiji Football Association (@FijiFootball_) September 17, 2022
Gabiriele Matanisiga scored a beautiful header on his Senior National Team debut following a well-delivered corner kick from Praneel Naidu in the 91st minute. pic.twitter.com/oTNkFElLYD
🇻🇺 'B' 1 - 2 🇵🇬
Papua New Guinea beat a Vanuata 'B' side in what sounded like an entertaining game, as reported by @DNQfootball
— International Football Fanpage (@Footie_Matters) September 17, 2022
The win was the opening game in a 6 team Oceania tournament, The Prime Minister's Cup, giving Oceania teams rare game time https://t.co/Jcn5Lo9TvH
🇸🇧 1 - 0 🇳🇨
Haven't found any reports or anything of that nature as yet.
Still awaiting the result between Vanuatu v Vanuatu 'B'
Fun fact - New Caledonia have now lost their last 5 outings in all competitions.
Latest results over the past few days.
🇻🇺 2 - 2 🇻🇺 'B'
🇸🇧 2 - 2 🇫🇯
🇵🇬 1 - 0 🇻🇺
Here's how it finished after the group stage ⬇️
Semi Finals all but confirmed for the MSG Prime Ministers Cup:
— DNQ Football (@DNQfootball) September 25, 2022
Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 v 🇫🇯 Fiji
Vanuatu ‘B’ 🇻🇺 v 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
Who’s your pick to win it? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/IkSnAIRpkB
Some familiar names playing this tournament for those here in NZ too - Roy Krishna, Raphael Lea'i & Micah Lea'alafa are all apart of this competition.
Final currently going on at the moment in Port Vila. Vanuatu 'B' up 3-2 thanks to this dubious looking goal 👀
ITS 3-2 TO VANUATU B 🇻🇺
— DNQ Football (@DNQfootball) September 30, 2022
But did it cross the line?! No Hawkeye or VAR in this one! The goal looks like it will stand pic.twitter.com/fjXf4vWgIL
Pretty decent sized crowd in Port Vila this evening by the looks of it too!
Definitely one of my favourite little cities in the Pacific.
Even with him they wouldn't likely have beaten the NZU19s, but they might have beaten Fiji for 2nd, and grabbed the other U20 World Cup spot in nearby Indonesia.
Until next time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/A09bYTt1du
— DNQ Football (@DNQfootball) September 30, 2022
PNG win it.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/oceania-member-associations-confirm-election-support-for-gianni-infantino/
OFC President Lambert Maltock has pledged the region’s unanimous support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the elective 73rd FIFA Congress – which takes places in Kigali, Rwanda on March 16, 2023.