New FIFA Project development in Santo

Football in Vanuatu has received a major fillip with an upgrade of the Sokka City Stadium in Luganville, Santo Province. Sokka City Stadium played host to the OFC U-17 Championship two years ago and attracted average crowds of 6,000. FIFA Development Officer Glenn Turner outlined the vision for the Northern region of Vanuatu’s football community.…

Big names back in Fiji 7s team

FIJI TIMES – Several former sevens reps are making their return to the Fiji sevens training camp next week. Vodafone Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan has named his extended squad to prepare for the upcoming 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series. He has included players such as Nasoni Roko, Jasa Veramalua, Sitiveni Waqa, Jone Vota, Emosi…

IOC fires NOCSI: Told to postphone AGM

THE planned Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) for NOCSI has been further postponed. International Olympic Committee (IOC) instructed that in order for NOCSI to meet all the deadlines and requirements of the NOCSI constitution. An email sighted by Star Sports sent by the Head of Institutional Relations and Governance of  the International Olympic Committee…

Herbert secures new role

Ricki Herbert is the new head coach of Indian Super League club North East United FC. Herbert managed New Zealand for eight years from 2005-2013 and represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup as a player. North East United co-owner John Abraham is delighted to secure Herbert’s services for the forthcoming season. “Ricki…

United founders explain take over

‘New management of Western United has authority’ The founders of the Western United FC club finally speak out after war of words by critics and the current Western United FC management and franchise owner over the past weeks. The founders made clarifications following criticisms over the inclusion of players from other provinces into the Western…

Women’s soccer team kicks off training for Pacific Games

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NOCSI issues second call for nominations

NOCSI is calling for nomination for tops posts available. Acting president Joe Au Ramosaea said nominations are still open. “This is my second call that Nomination forms still open for the President’s post. “Election is scheduled for August 31 during NOCSI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). He said nominations will close on August 25 after which…