OFC Nations Cup28 May - 11 June
Sir John Guise Stadium, Port MoresbyPapua New Guinea
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13 November to 3 DecemberBE PART OF IT!
Bringing this event to Papua New Guinea is something we have been working towards for some time and I am incredibly proud to not only be sharing the sights and sounds of our nation with the Oceania football family, but also introducing the people of Papua New Guinea to the best footballers our region has to offer.The OFC Nations Cup is the most prestigous event in the Oceania fotoball calendar.
I would like to acknowledge the Papua New Guinea Football Association for their contribu-tion to hosting this event, as well as the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC).The two bodies have been responsible for ensuring the logistics for the sucessful running of this tournament are in place.I would like to thank our OFC Partners, and the sponsors of this event, Telikom PNG, iRENA, TruTru Wara, Dream Inn and NCDC, without whom this tournament would not be possible.
We saw with the XV Pacific Games that football is a hugely popular sport in Papua New Guiena and bringing the OFC Nations Cup to its capital will only help to raise the profile of this growing game. Sir John Guise Stadium will surely come alive as the eight countries fight to keep their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ hopes alive. Although the real prize for this event will be reserved for the winner, who will qualify for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, the top six sides will go on to contest stage three of World Cup qualifying.
Tahiti are the defending champions, making global headlines when they became the first nation outside of New Zealand or Australia to earn the regional title.
OFC will provide extensive coverage through-out the tournametn and we also welcome members of the media - many of whom have travelled to Port Moresby from other parts of the Pacific and further afield - to share the remarkable stories of this event with the fans.Good luck to all the teams involved, I trust that all matches will be played in the spirit of fair play - and with the enjoyment that represent-ing your country brings.
Yours in football,
David ChungPNGFA PresidentOFC PresidentFIFA Vice-President
President’sWelcome
It is with enormous pleasure that I can welcome everyone taking part in the 2016 OFC Nations Cup to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Welcome to Port Moresby
B u s i n e s s
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Located in the Southern Provincial Region is Port Moresby, the capital city and gateway to all the sights, sounds, adventures and destinations in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby became the capital when the Territory of Papua and New Guinea was formed in 1945, and remaned the capital at independence in 1975.
Home to over 250,000 inhabitants, the capital is a hub of government and commerical activity. This has created a melting pot of various ethnic groups and communities within the city limits as Government Haus and most international agencies are located here.
Port Moresby is more than just a business hub however. Nestled right in the heart of the city is the country’s leading botanial and zoological park and gardens the Port Moresby Nature Park, showcasing Papua New Guinea’s unique flora and fauna. Just outside Port Moresby along the Sogeri Plateau is the gateway to the famous Kokoda trail, a major attraction for international adventurers from across the globe.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is known as the land of a million journeys and a thousand languages.
Papua New Guinea is the largest and most populous Melanesian country in Oceania. The most recent census was held in 2010 and had the nation’s offical population figures standing at six million, however predications are that six years later that number may have expanded to around 10 million.
Renowned for its amazing diversity both geographically and culturally, Papua New Guinea is made up of 22 provinces which are grouped into four provincial regions; Momase, the New Guinea Islands, the Highlands and Southern.
The quadrienniel OFC Nations Cup is the region’s premier international football competition which sees eight Oceania nations vie for the right to represent OFC at the FIFA Confederations Cup.The prestigious event also offers one of the most impressive trophies in the OFC cabinet.Measuring at 55cm high, the trophy took 65 hours to complete and was created entirely from silver plate by the Thomas Lyte team of expert silversmiths.
The stunning tophy consists of a sphere - upon which a map of Oceania is engraved - and three legs, which each have a differ-ent motif pattern reflecting the Melane-sian, Polynesian and Maori cultures which make up the region.
The plinth is made from mahogany and is stained to a rich dark finish. The logos of all 11 OFC Member Associations are engraved on the top band of the plinth, while the bottom features the OFC logo and a scroll of past Nations Cup winners.
The OFC Nations Cup
The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup will be held in Russia.
Like the OFC Nations Cup, the FIFA Con-federations Cup is held every four years and is contested by the holders of each of the six FIFA Confederation champion-ships - UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC and OFC.
Joining them is the current FIFA World Cup holder Germany and the host nation of Russia, bringing the number of teams up to eight.
The OFC Nations Cup
FIFA Confederations Cup
John PAREANGA COK
Ravinesh KUMAR FIJ
Avinesh NARAYAN FIJ
Bertrand BRIAL NCL
Mark RULE NZL
Folio MOEAKI TGA
Norman BAFINU SALI PNG
Noah KUSUNAN PNG
Johnny ERICK SOL
Philippe REVEL TAH
Tevita MAKASINI TGA
Hilmon SESE VAN
Assistant RefereesRavitesh BEHARI FIJ
Médéric LACOUR NCL
Matt CONGER NZL
Nick WALDRON NZL
Amos ANIO PNG
George TIME SOL
Norbert HAUATA TAH
Kader ZITOUNI TAH
Joel HOPKEN VAN
Robinson BANGA VAN
Referees
Rod PELOSI NZL
Tevita VEA TGA
Jimmy WARAI PNG
Neil POLOSO SOL
Referee Assessors
Match Officials
Simionie TAMANISAU GK
Avinesh SUWAMY MF
Remueru TEKIATE DF
Jale DRELOA DF
Rusiate MATAREREGA FW
Nickel CHAND MF
Pita BOLAITOGA FW
Setareki HUGHES MF
Roy KRISHNA FW
Iosefo VEREVOU FW
Ilimotama JESE DF
Tevita WARANAIVALU FW
Fiji have been going from one high to another of late, qualifying for their first FIFA tournament - the FIFA U-20 World Cup - and more recently the Rio Olympic Games. Both of those were youth tournaments and now it is Fiji’s chance to prove themselves at senior level.
In 2012 Fiji put on a decent display earning two draws and going down just 1-0 against New Zealand. It wasn’t enough to put them through to the semi-finals, but with a new coach at the helm and a professional in the ranks Fiji will be out to improve that record.Frank Farina has more than proven himself as a former player and coach for the Socceroos, he knows the importance of this competition. The same goes for Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna who is only too aware of where this competition sits on the global stage. The side is littered with young starts like Iosefo Verevou, Jale Dreloa and Setareki Hughes who will be holding their own alongside the team’s veterans.
Fiji
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Ilisoni LOGAIVOU FW
Kolinio SIVOKI DF
Samuela NABENIA FW
Malakai TIWA MF
Taione KEREVANUA MF
Laisenia RAURA MF
Amani MAKOE FW
Shaneel NAIDU GK
Alvin SINGH DF
Beniaminio MATEINAQARA GK
Samuela KAUTOGA DF
Coach: Frank FARINA (AUS)
After knocking out the favourites in 2012 New Caledonia were just one match away from securing an historic title. That honour eventually went to Tahiti and it’s not some-thing the Caledonian side have forgotten. Time has seen the retirement of several key members of that 2012 squad, and coach Thierry Sardo has been able to bring in some new blood. The Bearunes and Wakanamunes bring talent and experience, and the return of Jean Philippe Saiko, César Zeoula and Judikael Ixoee from France will have a huge influence, as will the inclusion of the domestic league’s leading scorer Bertrand Kai. New Caledonia have been sturdy on the regional stage across all levels with their latest triumph the successful defence of their Pacific Games gold. With two second-place finshes in a row at the Nations Cup, this determined side is aiming to go one better this year.
Dimitri PETEMOU GK
Judikael IXOEE DF
Joseph TCHACKO DF
Georges BEARUNE DF
Kevin NEMIA FW
Cedric SANSOT MF
Joel WAKANAMUNE MF
Roy KAYARA MF
Jean Philippe SAIKO FW
César ZEOULA MF
Bertrand KAI FW
Loic WAKANAMUNE DF
New Caledonia
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Jean Brice WAKANAMUNE DF
Jacky MEINDU MF
Joerisse CEXOME MF
Jean Christ WAJOKA DF
Georges GOPE-FENEPEJ FW
Emile BEARUNE DF
Joseph ATHALE MF
Thomas SCHMIDT GK
Jefferson DAHITE FW
Jelen IXOEE GK
Coach: Thierry SARDO (NCL)
The All Whites have been building up to this event ever since Anthony Hudson was appointed to coach the side. While international matches have been few and far between, when the team has played they’ve managed to secure some decent results against high-ranking sides.
The likes of captain Chris Wood, Michael McGlinchey, Marco Rojas and Michael Boxall will remember all too clearly the previous edition of the OFC Nations Cup in Honiara.There’s also a contingent of players who know the conditions well following the Olym-pic qualifiers in Port Moresby last year.
Stefan MARINOVIC GK
Kip COLVEY DF
Matthew RIDENTON MF
Themistoklis TZIMOPOULOS DF
Michael BOXALL DF
Bill TUILOMA MF
Kosta BARBAROUSES FW
Michael MCGLINCHEY MF
Chris WOOD FW
Luka PRELEVIC MF
Marco ROJAS MF
Max CROCROMBE GK
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Monty PATTERSON FW
Rory FALLON FW
Jeremy BROCKIE FW
Louis FENTON MF
Luke ADAMS DF
Sam BROTHERTON DF
Tom DOYLE DF
Te Atawhai HUDSON-WIHONGI MF
Logan ROGERSON FW
Moses DYER MF
Tamati WILLIAMS GK
Coach: Anthony HUDSON (ENG)
Papua New Guinea’s third place finish at the XV Pacific Games on home soil was the first sign that this is a team on the rise. As one of the most active national sides in recent years PNG have been building up to this competition for some time and with a new coach, Flemming Serritslev, at the helm they are in good hands.
Experienced campaigners David Muta, Raymond Gunemba and Koriak Upaiga will be at the heart of the squad. Youngsters like Tommy Semmy and Felix Komolong have plenty of club experience but this will be new territory for them. There’s a lot at stake and every member of the squad will want to perform.
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2 Daniel JOE DF
3 Valentine NELSON DF
4 Alwin KOMOLONG MF
5 Felix KOMOLONG DF
6 Patrick AISA FW
7 Raymond GUNEMBA FW
8 Michael FOSTER MF
9 Nigel DABINGYABA FW
10 Obert BIKA MF
11 Wira WAMA MF
12 David MUTA MF
Papua New Guinea
Roland BALA DF
Emmanuel SIMON MF
Philip STEVEN DF
Jeremy YASASA DF
Jacob SABUA MF
Tommy SEMMY FW
Koriak UPAIGA DF
Ronald WARISAN GK
Sammie CAMPBELL DF
Otto KUSUNAN DF
Leslie KALAI GK
Coach: Flemming SERRITSLEV (DEN)
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Things could have gone better for Samoa in 2012 after the went home without a win from their first OFC Nations Cup. This time around they’ve got a new coach in charge, they’ve recruited heavily across Australia and New Zealand and they have been preparing ever since they triumphed in Stage 1. Scott Easthope has moved from an advisory role to the position of head coach, while former coach Phineas Young is now the assistant. The changes won’t ahve had too much effect on the players who remain determined to improve their standing and earn their first passage to Stage 3 of FIFA World Cup qualifying. With veteran Desmond Faaiuaso sure to add some flair up front, the addition of Jai Ingham will also be turning heads. The Melbourne Victory midfield-er has earned his first call-up to represent Samoa and will bring a huge amount of skill and experience to the squad.
Samoa
Faalavelave MATAGI GK
John HALL DF
Kaipo TAGALOA DF
Filipo BURETA DF
Jarrell SALE DF
Ryan MARTIN MF
Andrew MOBBERLEY MF
Cameron MARTIN MF
Paulo SCANLAN MF
Desmond FAAIUASO FW
Jai INGHAM FW
Mike SAOFAIGA FW
Samoa
Roland BALA DF
Emmanuel SIMON MF
Philip STEVEN DF
Jeremy YASASA DF
Jacob SABUA MF
Tommy SEMMY FW
Koriak UPAIGA DF
Ronald WARISAN GK
Sammie CAMPBELL DF
Otto KUSUNAN DF
Leslie KALAI GK
Coach: Flemming SERRITSLEV (DEN)
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Lionel TAYLOR MF
Keone KAPISI MF
Luki GOCSHE FW
Marcus ALIMONTI DF
Joseph DAN-TYRELL MF
Henry PUPI DF
Lapalapa TONI FW
Silao MALO FW
Samuel MALO MF
Charlie TAPELU GK
Ted SIVOKI GK
Coach: Scott EASTHOPE (NZL)
Match Schedule
16:00
PNG
NCL
VS
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PNG
TAH
VS
16:00
SAM
PNG
VS
19:00
TAH
SAM
VS
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NCL
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TAH
NCL
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NZL
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NZL
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FIJ
VAN
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MD 1 MD 3 MD 5MD 2 MD 4 MD 6 MD 7(Semi-Finals)
MD 8(Final)
19:00
VAN
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SOL
FIJ
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NZL
SOL
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2nd
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VS
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Group A
2nd
Group B
VS
16:00
Semi-Final 1 Winner
Semi-Final 2 Winner
VS
1 Tahiti TAH2 New Caledonia NCL3 Samoa SAM4 Papua New Guinea PNG
1 New Zealand NZL2 Solomon Islands SOL3 Fiji FIJ4 Vanuatu VAN
GROUP BGROUP A SPONSORS
Day
SIR
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GUI
SE S
TADI
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SaturdayMay
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SundayMay
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MondayMay
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TuesdayMay
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ThursdayJune
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TuesdayJune
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SaturdayJune
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ThursdayJune
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WednesdayJune
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MondayJune
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FridayJune
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WednesdayJune
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SundayJune
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FridayJune
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REST
REST
REST
REST
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MATCH SCHEDULE 2016 PORT MORESBY / PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Match Schedule
16:00
PNG
NCL
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TAH
VS
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SAM
PNG
VS
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TAH
SAM
VS
19:00
NCL
SAM
VS
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TAH
NCL
VS
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NZL
FIJ
VS
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VAN
NZL
VS
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FIJ
VAN
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MD 1 MD 3 MD 5MD 2 MD 4 MD 6 MD 7(Semi-Finals)
MD 8(Final)
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VAN
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VS
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SOL
FIJ
VS
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NZL
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VS
16:00
1st
Group B
2nd
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VS
19:30
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Group A
2nd
Group B
VS
16:00
Semi-Final 1 Winner
Semi-Final 2 Winner
VS
1 Tahiti TAH2 New Caledonia NCL3 Samoa SAM4 Papua New Guinea PNG
1 New Zealand NZL2 Solomon Islands SOL3 Fiji FIJ4 Vanuatu VAN
GROUP BGROUP A SPONSORS
Day
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JOHN
GUI
SE S
TADI
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SaturdayMay
28
SundayMay
29
MondayMay
30
TuesdayMay
31
ThursdayJune
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TuesdayJune
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SaturdayJune
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ThursdayJune
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WednesdayJune
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MondayJune
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FridayJune
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WednesdayJune
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SundayJune
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FridayJune
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REST
REST
REST
REST
SaturdayJune
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Experience is where recent OFC B Licence accredited coach Moses Toata has put his faith coming into this competition. Talismanic attacking duo Benjamin Totori and Henry Fa’arodo, both well known across the Pacific football community, will lead the front line. At the back Solomon’s have safety in Nelson Sale, Bata Furi and Haddis Aengari, all three of whom are seasoned campaigners. Plenty of attention will be turned to-wards Auckland City FC striker Micah Lea’alafa who a lot of fans will be waiting to see. The dual international helped the Solomon Islands qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup earlier this year and will be doing his best to see the Bonitos through to their first regional title if he can. Aiding in that pursuit will be the expert technical eye of Lea’alafa’s Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx who has come on board as a techni-cal advisor in the weeks leading up to kick off.
Phillip MANGO GK
Haddis AENGARI DF
Bata FURAI DF
Fred FAKARI DF
Freddie KINI DF
Allen PETER DF
Dennis IFUNAOA MF
Paul WALE MF
Benjamin TOTORI FW
Judd MOLEA MF
Micah LEA’ALAFA FW
Samson KOTI GK
Solomon Islands
James NAKA FW
Moffat KILIFA MF
Jerry DONGA FW
Gagame FENI FW
Nelson SALE DF
Henry FA’ARODO MF
Gibson DAUDAU MF
Charlie OTAINAO MF
Joses NAWO MF
James DO’ORO GK
Coach: Moses TOATA (SOL)
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Defending a title is never an easy feat but Tahiti will be as determined to impress on the regional stage as they were four years ago. Steevy Chong Hue’s goal in the final of the 2012 OFC Nations Cup saw Tahiti through to an historic victory and the forward will be out to make a similar contribution here in Port Moresby. Assistant to Eddy Etaeta during that campaign, Ludovic Graugnard has stepped up to lead this side, and is re-lying on some seasoned campaigners to assist him. Defender Nicholas Vallar is joined by keeper Mikael Roche as well as Heimano Bourebare, Vincent Simon, Alvin Tehau and Henri Caroine to provide the base of experience. XV Pacific Games runner-up Fred Tissot brings youth to the equation along with Tauhiti Keck.
Mikael ROCHE GK
Taumihau TIATIA DF
Ricky AITAMAI DF
Rainui AROITA DF
Henri CAROINE MF
Temarii TINORUA FW
Tauatua LUCAS FW
Tauhiti KECK FW
Teaonui TEHAU FW
Jay WARREN MF
Mauaruu TEHINA MF
Steevy CHONG-HUE FW
Matatia PAAMA DF
Heimano BOUREBARE MF
Bruno TETUANUI GK
Tamatoa TETAUIRA DF
Tefai FAEHAU MF
Vincent SIMON DF
Alvin TEHAU MF
Fred TISSOT FW
Nicholas VALLAR DF
Coach: Ludovic GRAUGNARD (FRA)
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Vanuatu have an exciting line-up that could see them go far. Coach Moise Poida is one of the region’s most experienced and talented Pacific Island coaches and he’s been working with a large majority of these players in various teams over the past four years. The flair of Bong Kalo, Jacky Ruben, Don Mansale and Kensi Tangis will be well com-plimented by the defensive stability of Brian Kaltack and Jason Thomas. Vanuatu has a strong academy programme and many of this squad are graduates. They’ve done well on the regional stage at youth level and while they’ve fallen short of the final hurdle they’ve gotten closer with each attempt and this could well be the year they peak.
Matatia PAAMA DF
Heimano BOUREBARE MF
Bruno TETUANUI GK
Tamatoa TETAUIRA DF
Tefai FAEHAU MF
Vincent SIMON DF
Alvin TEHAU MF
Fred TISSOT FW
Nicholas VALLAR DF
Coach: Ludovic GRAUGNARD (FRA)
Seiloni IARUEL GK
Brian KALTACK DF
Kevin SHEM DF
Jason THOMAS DF
Jacques WANEMUT DF
Ignace Yamak DF
Samuel KALOROS DF
Remy KALSARAP DF
Bill NICHOLLS MF
Dominique FRED MF
Raoul COULON MF
Zica MAHUNI MF
Nemani ROQARA MF
Bong KALO MF
Daniel NATOU MF
Tony KALTACK FW
Jean KALTACK FW
Fenedy MASAUVAKALO FW
Kensi TANGIS FW
Chikau MANSALE GK
Kaloran FIRIAM GK
Jacky RUBEN MF
Don MANSALE MF
Coach: Moise POIDA (VAN)
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Vanuatu
History
Champion: New Zealand / Runner-up: Tahiti / Third: New Caledonia / Fourth: New Hebrides (now Vanuatu)
New Zealand beat Tahiti 2-0 in the final1973
Champion: Australia / Runner-up: Tahiti / Third: New Caledonia / Fourth: Fiji Australia beat Tahiti 4-2 in the final
1980
Champion: Australia / Runner-up: Tahiti / Third: New Zealand / Fourth: Solomon Islands Australia beat Tahiti 6-0 and 5-0 in the two-legged final to win 11-0 on aggregate
1996
Champion: Australia / Runner-up: New Zealand / Third: Solomon Island / Fourth: Vanuatu Australia beat New Zealand 2-0 in the final
2000
Champion: New Zealand / Runner-up: Australia / Third: Tahiti / Fourth: Vanuatu New Zealand beat Australia 1-0 in the final
2002
Champion: Australia / Runner-up: Solomon Islands / Third: New Zealand / Fourth: Fiji Australia beat Solomon Islands 5-1 and 6-0 in the two-legged final to win 11-1 on aggregate
2004
Champion: Australia / Runner-up: Solomon Islands / Third: New Zealand / Fourth: Fiji Australia beat Solomon Islands 5-1 and 6-0 in the two-legged final to win 11-1 on aggregate
2004
Champion: New Zealand / Runner-up: SNew Caledonia / Third: Fiji / Fourth: Vanuatu New Zealand win the title after finishing top of the table with five wins and one loss
2008
Champion: Tahiti / Runner-up: New Caledonia / Third: New Zealand / Fourth: Solomon Islands Tahiti beat New Caledonia 1-0 in the final
2012
The OFC Nations Cup will be covered extensively with live streaming and live text updates, match summaries, news, photos and highlights of all 15 games availabel via oceaniafootball.com and through the Official OFC social media channels.
OFC TV in partnership with EMTV will provide coverage from Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium as the hosts battle it out with Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Solo-mon Islands, Samoa, Tahiti and Vanuatu for Oceania’s most coveted footballing prize.
Television broadcasters have been offered the rights through OFC TV with a number of them coming on board to bring this event into the homes of football fans across the Pacific.
Rights-holders taking all games are EMTV in Papua New Guinea, Samoa Broadcasting, VBTC in Vanuatu, TTV in Solomon Islands. SBS is also taking all the games delayed.
NC1ére in New Caledonia have taken all Les Cagous group matches, TNTV in Tahiti has dones the same. Sky TV in New Zealand will screen all the All Whites matches plus the semi-finals and final.
Check your local listings for further details..
Media Contacts
Jacqueline Tran VanOFC Head of Media & Communications
M: +675 7551 1859
Tui McKendrickHead of OFC TV
M: +675 7551 1836
Media
The next phase of the #ENDviolence campaign being run by OFC and UNICEF will kick-off at the OFC Nations Cup in Papua New Guinea.
#ENDviolence got underway at the OFC Champions League in April, where OFC TV filmed key players from across the Pacific sharing messages about the need to respect women and children.
OFC Head of Social Responsibility and International Relations Franck Castillo believes the film is key to reaching the audience of young children that #ENDvio-lence is aimed at.
“Creating a film that shows national team players opposing violence towards women and children is the only way to in-fluence the young generation of boys that the campaign is aimed at,” Castillo says.
“Children that do not have respect for women will not listen to a women telling them to change.
“They need to hear it from someone they look up to, and if these children are passionate enough about football to
#ENDviolence steps up at Nations Cup
attend the Nations Cup then these national players will have enough influence to en-courage change in the children.”
The campaign activities in Papua New Guinea are being led by PNGFA Just Play Project Manager Brendan Sanga.
Together with UNICEF Papua New Guinea, Sanga will coordinate the Urban Youth pro-gramme, training 200 unemployed youth to work as volunteers at the Nations Cup.
This programme will be extended to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where a further 600 youth will be trained.
The #ENDviolence campaign was devel-oped by OFC in collaboration with UNICEF. It focuses on ending violence towards women and children through awareness campaigns which will be ongoing in 10 countries across the Pacific throughout 2016.
To join in the campaign, hold up the back page of this programme during half-time of the OFC Nations Cup final and help us imake a stand to #ENDvio-lence across Oceania.
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