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Papua New Guinea Women's National Under-20 Football Team
The Papua New Guinea U-20 women's national football team is the national under-20 women's association football team of Papua New Guinea in international women's football. They are controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association and they are the only team besides New Zealand who have competed in a FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, they did this when they hosted the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with the national team finished bottom of their group. Records U-20 World Cup record OFC Championship Record Current technical staff Current squad The following players were called up for the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship from 30 August–12 September in Avarua, the Cook Islands. Caps and goals updated as of 6 September 2019, after the game against Tonga. 2017 Squad The following players were called up to for the 2017 OFC U-19 Women's Championship. ''Caps and goals correct after match against Samoa on July 24, 2017.'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motuan People
The Motu are native inhabitants of Papua New Guinea, living along the southern coastal area of the country. Their indigenous language is also known as Motu, and like several other languages of the region is an Austronesian language. They and the Koitabu people are the original inhabitants and owners of the land on which Port Moresby — the national capital city — stands. The largest Motu village is Hanuabada, northwest of Port Moresby. History Friedrich Ratzel in ''The History of Mankind'' reported in 1896 on tattooing in Melanesia. Among the relatively light-skinned Motu he found tattooing in patterns similar to those of Micronesia. He also reported, among the old women, blackening the body with a kind of earth which gives a lustre like black lead. This was said to be a sign of mourning. Charles Gabriel Seligman came into contact with the Motu, in 1904. He noted that, unlike many of their neighbors in the region, the Motu did not practice exogamy. Every year, they pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament, organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), for national teams of women under the age of 20. The tournament is held in even-numbered years. It was first held in 2002 as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship with an upper age limit of 19. In 2006, the age limit was raised to the current 20. The event was renamed as a World Cup since the 2008 competition, making its name consistent with FIFA's other worldwide competitions for national teams. Starting with the 2010 edition, tournaments held in years immediately preceding the FIFA Women's World Cup are awarded as part of the bidding process for the Women's World Cup. In those years, the U-20 Women's World Cup serves as a test event for the host nation of the Women's World Cup, a role similar to that of the former FIFA Confederations Cup in the men's game. The current champions are Spain women's national under-20 footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 OFC Women's Under 20 Qualifying Tournament
The 2006 OFC Women's U-20 Championship was the 3rd edition of the OFC U-20 Women's Championship, a biennial international football competition for women's under-20 national teams organised by Oceania Football Confederation. The final tournament was hosted for the first time in Samoa from 31 March–8 April 2006. Players born on or after 1 January 1986 were eligible to participate in the competition. Holders Australia were not eligible to defend their title after moving into the Asian Football Confederation. In the final, New Zealand defeated Tonga 6–0. In doing so, the New Zealand team won their first title in this competition, having previously lost the 2002 final to Australia. By winning the title, New Zealand also qualified for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship in Russia. Qualification All members of the Oceania Football Confederation qualified automatically, however, Cook Islands and Tahiti withdrew before the tournament began. Participating teams The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 OFC Women's Under 19 Qualifying Tournament
The 2004 OFC Women's Under 19 Qualifying Tournament was the second staging of the OFC Women's U-20 Qualifying Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Papua New Guinea, with matches played between 20 and 24 April 2004. Australia won their second title after defeating the other two competitors (Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands) in a round robin. Venues All matches were played at Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Format With three teams participating, the tournament was played as a round robin, with each team playing each other once. The top team qualified for the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship Squads There was a maximum squad size of 20 players for the tournament. Referees * Michael Afu (Solomon Islands) * Paul Lynch (Cook Islands) * Jacqui Melksham (Australia) Matches Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and no points for a defeat. ---- ---- Goalscorers 5 goals * Leena Khamis * Selin Kuralay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 OFC Women's Under 19 Qualifying Tournament
The 2002 OFC Women's Under 19 Qualifying Tournament was the inaugural edition of what would later be known as the OFC U-20 Women's Championship, a biennial international football competition for women's under-20 national teams organised by Oceania Football Confederation. It was hosted by Tonga from 23 April–3 May 2002. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in the competition. In the final, Australia defeated New Zealand 6–0. By winning the tournament, Australia also qualified for the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, the inaugural FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, in Canada. Qualification All members of the Oceania Football Confederation qualified automatically, however, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu withdrew before the tournament began. Participating teams The following teams participated in the 2006 OFC U-20 Women's Championship tournament: Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage In the knockout sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup ( es, Copa Mundial Femenina Sub-17 de la FIFA República Dominicana 2024, link=no) will be the 8th edition of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be hosted by Dominican Republic. It will be the first time the Dominican Republic has ever hosted a FIFA tournament. Spain are the two-time defending champions. Host selection Dominican Republic were announced as the 2024 Women's U-17 World Cup hosts following the FIFA Council meeting on 25 June 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. Qualified teams A total of 16 teams qualify for the final tournament. In addition to Dominican Republic who qualified automatically as hosts, the other 15 teams qualify from six separate continental competitions. Draw The official draw will take place in Summer 2024 in Santo Domingo. The teams were allocated based on their performa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2020 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, was originally going to be the 10th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-20 national teams of the member associations of FIFA, since its inception in 2002 as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship (the age limit was raised from 19 to 20 in 2008). The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in August/September 2020 by Costa Rica and Panama. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFA announced on 3 April 2020 that the tournament would be postponed and rescheduled. On 12 May 2020, FIFA announced that the tournament would be held between 20 January – 6 February 2021, subject to further monitoring. In July 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns with the highest cases and deaths of all Central America, Panama backed out from co-hosting leaving Costa Rica the solo host. On 17 November 2020, FIFA announced that the 2020 edition of the tournament wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was the ninth edition of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the biennial international women's youth football championship contested by the under-20 national teams of the member associations of FIFA, since its inception in 2002 as the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship (age limit was raised from 19 to 20 in 2006). The tournament was held in Brittany, France between 5 and 24 August 2018, who would also host the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Haiti and the Netherlands made their U-20 Women's World Cup debuts. North Korea were the defending champions but were eliminated by host France in the quarter-finals. The final took place at Stade de la Rabine, Vannes between Spain and Japan, a rematch from the group stage. Japan won their first title, beating Spain 3–1 in the Final. Host selection On 6 March 2014, FIFA announced that bidding had begun for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Member associations interested in hosting must submit a declara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was an international association football tournament and the world championship for women's national teams under the age of 20, presented by Grant Connell, organized by the sport's world governing body FIFA. It was the seventh edition of the tournament, took place from 5–24 August 2014 in Canada, which was named the host nation for the tournament in conjunction with its successful bid for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Canada was the first country to stage this tournament twice, after hosting the inaugural edition in 2002. Germany beat Nigeria 1–0 after extra time in the final. Germany won its third title while Nigeria lost their second final. Host selection As in 2010, the rights to host the 2014 U-20 Women's World Cup were automatically awarded to the host of the following year's Women's World Cup. Two countries, Canada and Zimbabwe, initially bid to stage the events. However, on 1 March 2011, two days before the official voting wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the executive committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament. France won the title after defeating Korea DPR 1–1 (7–6 after pen.). Mascot The official mascot of this World Cup was The Top Top Girl (Top Top Qız), which means ball in Azerbaijani, a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Her body is blue, red, green and white kit like the host's national team and her brown hair in a ponytail designed to resemble what is known as a buta, a curving decorative motif widely used in Azerbaijani art. Qualified teams :1.Teams that made their debut. Venues All four venues were initially to be staged only in Baku. There were also matches in Lankaran. Tofiq Bahramov Stadium was the stadium where the final was held. Match official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was the 5th edition of the tournament. It was held in Germany, who will also host the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup a year later from 13 July to 1 August 2010. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation. Venues Qualified teams :1.Teams that made their debut. Nigerian team ban On 30 June 2010, President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan announced he would suspend the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA competition for 2 years. This put the Falconets place at the competition in jeopardy. On 5 July 2010, the ban was lifted. Squads Final draw No two teams from the same confederation were to be drawn in the same group, with the exception of Group A, which would include two European teams. Group stage The ranking of each team in each group was determined as follows: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was the 4th edition of the tournament. It was held in Chile between 19 November and 7 December 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation. Background On 15 September 2006 FIFA officially announced Chile as the host country. It was the third time Chile organized a football world cup, after the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship, but the first in the women's competition. The decision came as a surprise to Chile, as it had bid in August 2006 to host the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which was finally granted to New Zealand (Ecuador was unsuccessful in both bids). Chile previously hosted the South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship and the first edition for Under 17s in January 2008. Venues Four different cities were selected as venues in an open bidding process. Changes to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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