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Michael Tumua Leo
John Michael Tumua Leo (born 15 January 2003) is a Samoan association footballer who plays as a forward for Lupe o le Soaga and the Samoa national team. Club career Tumua Leo played for Vaipuna SC of the Samoa National League since at least 2018. In 2020, he briefly joined Lupe o le Soaga for the club's 2020 OFC Champions League campaign. Tumua Leo finished the 2021 season with forty-five league goals for Vaipuna as the club finished as runners up to Lupe o le Soaga. After remaining with Vaipuna SC for the 2022 season, the player made a permanent move to Lupe o le Soaga SC in 2023. Soon thereafter he competed with the club in Qualifying Stage of the 2023 OFC Champions League. In the club's opening match, Tumua Leo score fived goals in a 13–0 victory over American Samoa representative Ilaoa and To'omata. He went on to score against Veitongo of Tonga and Tupapa Maraerenga of the Cook Islands en route to qualifying for the Group Stage. International career As a youth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apia
Apia () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Samoa, as well as the nation's only city. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia falls within the political district (''itūmālō'') of Tuamasaga. The Apia Urban Area (generally known as the City of Apia) has a population of 37,391 (2016 census). Its geographic boundaries extend roughly from Letogo village to the newer, industrialized region of Apia known as "Vaitele". History Apia was originally a small village (the 1800 population was 304), from which the country's capital took its name. Apia Village still exists within the larger modern capital of Apia, which has grown into a sprawling urban area that encompasses many villages. Like every other settlement in the country, Apia Village has its own ''matai'' (leaders) and ''fa'alupega'' (genealogy and customary greetings) according to fa'a Samoa. The modern city of Apia was founded in the 1850s, and it has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veitongo FC
Veitongo Football Club is a football club from Tonga, currently playing in the Tonga Major League, the highest level of association football competition in Tonga.Tonga 2013 at RSSSF In 2016 the team reached the qualifying stage of the OFC Champions League, but lost all three qualifying matches. They reached the qualifying stage again in 2017, but failed to qualify after drawing with . They again reached the qualifying stage of the OFC Champions League, but failed to qualify after drawing with Tupapa Maraerenga. Honours< ...
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American Samoa National Football Team
The American Samoa national football team ( sm, Au soka Amerika Sāmoa) represents American Samoa in men's international association football and is controlled by the Football Federation American Samoa, the governing body of the sport in the territory. American Samoa's home ground is the Pago Park Soccer Stadium in Pago Pago and their head coach is Tunoa Lui. History In 1983, American Samoa entered a football team in the South Pacific Games for the first time. The territory's official first match took place in Apia, Western Samoa on August 20, 1983, and ended in a 3–1 defeat to Western Samoa. Two days later, the team recorded their first win with a 3–0 defeat of Wallis and Futuna however, they were eliminated from the competition at the group stage following a 3–2 loss to Tonga on August 24. The following year, the American Samoa Football Association (ASFA) – now known as Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) – was founded and took over responsibility for organ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Islands National Football Team
The Solomon Islands national football team is the national football team of the Solomon Islands, administered by the Solomon Islands Football Federation. The Solomon Islands national football team was founded in 1978. They were officially recognised by FIFA a decade later, in 1988. History During the 2004 Oceania World Cup qualification/Oceania Cup the team drew 2–2 with Australia and qualified for the second leg. In the second leg, the Solomon Islands national men's team were thrashed by Australia 5–1 and 6–0 in the two matches, with Australia qualifying for the 2005 Confederations Cup. The Solomons got a second chance against the Socceroos in a two-legged series in September 2005, this time with the winner advancing to a two-legged series against CONMEBOL's fifth-place finisher for a berth in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the team was thrashed by Australia 7–0 on the first leg and 2–1 in the second played at home. The Solomons were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football At The 2023 Pacific Games – Men's Tournament
The men’s football tournament at the 2023 Pacific Games will be the 16th edition of the men’s football tournament at the Pacific Games, and is set to be held from the 17th November to the 2nd of December. New Zealand’s Under-23s are the defending champions after beating New Caledonia in the final in 2019. Teams Twelve teams entered the tournament. Originally, Kiribati was drawn into Group B with Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu but withdrew on 3 November 2023. It would have been the nation's first appearance in the competition since 2011. * * * * * * * * * (hosts) * * * * Venues There are three confirmed football venues for the tournament. {, class=wikitable style="text-align:center" , - , - ! colspan=3, Honiara , - , - , National Stadium , Lawson Tama Stadium , SIFF Academy Field , - , Capacity: 10,000 , Capacity: 20,000 , Capacity: 500 , - !colspan="3" , Squads Group stage The team list and draw were confirmed on 21 October 2023. Group A Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football At The 2019 Pacific Games – Men's Tournament
The men's football tournament at the 2019 Pacific Games was held from 8 to 20 July 2019. It was the 15th edition of the men's Pacific Games football tournament. Together with the women's competition, all matches were played at the J.S. Blatter Stadium in Apia, Samoa. Unlike the men's football competition at the 2015 Pacific Games where only under-23 athletes were eligible to compete, this tournament was not age-restricted and thus was open to senior men's national teams. However, New Zealand was the only team to field an under-23 side. Teams * * * * * * * * * * * Venues Squads Draw The draw for the competition took place on 5 June 2019. It was streamed live on Facebook. Officials These are the referees that were appointed for the games, six of which are from AFF. ;Referees * Salesh Chand * Thoriq Alkatiri * Nazmi Nasaruddin * Thein Thein Aye * Nadia Browning * Nick Waldron * Clifford Daypuyat * David Yareboinen * Stephanie Minan * George Time * Natalia Lumukana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Samoa National Under-23 Football Team
The American Samoa national under-23 football team, also known as American Samoa U23, represents American Samoa at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the American Samoa national football team. They are controlled by the FFAS History American Samoa U23 made three appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. They never reached any further than the Group Stage. So far they also never won a game. They managed to score a total of four goals. Duane Atuelevao is with two goals the top scorer. He scored them in a 3-2 loss against the Cook Islands in 2004. OFC The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games. Fixtures & Results 2019 Current squad The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019. ''Caps an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Men's National Under-23 Football Team
The New Zealand national under-23 football team, informally known as the "OlyWhites", represents New Zealand Football and New Zealand in international Under-23 football events, such as the Summer Olympics. The OlyWhites qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing after winning the OFC Preliminary Competition in Fiji. Thus, Beijing saw the first Olympic appearance for a New Zealand men's football team. Results and fixtures ;Legend 2023 2024 Players Current squad The following 22 players were called up for the 2024 Olympics qualifiers between 27 August and 9 September 2023. ''Caps and goals updated as of 9 September 2023 after the game against Fiji. '' Recent call-ups The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection. Overage players in Olympic Games Previous squads Competitive record OFC Men's Olympic qualifying tournament The New Zealand national under- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (also called the 2019 OFC U-23 Championship) was the eighth edition of the OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the quadrennial international age-restricted football championship organised by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the men's under-23 national teams of Oceania. In November 2018, it was announced that Fiji would host the competition. The tournament was held from 21 September to 5 October 2019. The winner qualified as the OFC representative at the 2020 Summer Olympics men's football tournament in Japan. New Zealand won the title after defeating Solomon Islands in the final. Vanuatu finished third, and defending champions Fiji finished fourth. Teams Eight of the 11 FIFA-affiliated national teams from the OFC entered the tournament. ;Did not enter * * * Note: New Caledonia and Tahiti are not members of the International Olympic Committee The International Olympic Committee (IOC; french: link=no, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Samoa National Under-17 Football Team
The American Samoa national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of American Samoa and is controlled by Football Federation American Samoa. History Competition Record OFC U-17 Championship record The OFC U-17 Championship is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. FIFA U-17 World Cup record Results & Fixtures 1999 2001 2003 2011 2013 2015 2016 2018 2023 ---- Current squad The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2023 OFC U-17 Championship from 11 to 28 January 2023. :''Caps and goals as of 18 January 2023 after the game against New Caledonia.'' List Of Coaches * Rupeni Luvu (2011) * Junior Mikaele (2013) * Uinifareti Aliva (2015) * Frederick Maiava (2016) * Rupeni Luvu (2018–) See also * American Samoa national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 OFC U-16 Championship
The 2018 OFC U-16 Championship was the 18th edition of the OFC U-16/U-17 Championship, the biennial international youth football championship organised by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the men's under-16/under-17 national teams of Oceania. The qualifying stage was held in Tonga between 14 and 20 July 2018, and the final tournament was held in the Solomon Islands between 9–22 September 2018. Before the last tournament the age limit was reduced by a year to 16 years of age. However the last tournament remained the name U-17 Championship. For this tournament, the name has changed to U-16 Championship. So players who want to participate in the tournament needed to be born on or after 1 January 2002. At an OFC Executive Committee meeting held at its Auckland headquarters in November 2013 the competition format was modified. The competition was brought forward a year and the age limit was lowered to 16 years of age. The changes were made in order to allow the winner of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 OFC Champions League Group Stage
The 2023 OFC Champions League group stage was played from 14 to 21 May 2023. A total of 8 teams competed in the group stage to decide the four places in the 2023 OFC Champions League knockout stage, knockout stage of the 2023 OFC Champions League. Draw The draw of the group stage were announced by the OFC on 23 March 2023. The 8 teams were drawn into two groups of four. Ifira Black Bird F.C., Ifira Black Bird were pre-determined to play in Port Vila and so were automatically drawn into group B. Format The four teams in each group played each other on a round-robin tournament, round-robin basis at two centralised venues in Vanuatu. The winners and runners-up of each group advanced to the 2023 OFC Champions League knockout stage#Semi-finals, semi-finals of the 2023 OFC Champions League knockout stage, knockout stage. Schedule Matches were played on the following dates and venues: *Group matches were played between 14–21 May 2023 in Vanuatu. The schedule of each matchday was as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
