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The Ball — football’s equivalent to the Olympic torch — has arrived in New Zealand after leaving London’s Battersea Park a year ago. Using the motto One Ball, One World, The Ball has been used to promote gender equality and … Read More
Head coach Albert Riera was gracious in defeat after his Auckland City side were knocked out of the Chatham Cup by Western Springs who won the tie 3-2 after extra time. “Congratulations to Western Springs,” Riera said after the match … Read More
Having won the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, New Zealand coach Leon Birnie is already thinking ahead to next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Beating Fiji 7-0 in the OFC tournament final means New Zealand gains automatic qualification to the … Read More
Here’s our round-up of Sunday’s results with fourth-round games in the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup, as well as women’s leagues in the Northern and WaiBOP regions. Auckland clubs Eastern Suburbs and Western Springs have reached the final stages … Read More
New Zealand have qualified for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating hosts Fiji 7-0 in the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. The win gives New Zealand a record-extending eighth title. Main photo: The New Zealanders … Read More
New Zealand beat Fiji 7-0 in the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship to earn a place at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. OFC Media streamed the match live from Suva and have provided an … Read More
Phototek photographer Kirk Corrie was sideline for New Zealand’s 7-0 win against Fiji in the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. During the tournament, he’s been supplying images for OFC Media to distribute to media outlets. Main photo: New … Read More
Here’s our round-up of Saturday’s results with rounds in the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup, as well as men’s and women’s Lotto NRFL games in the north. We’ll update this page as results are confirmed — please check back. … Read More
By Joan Grey Onehunga continue to set the pace in the Lotto NRFL Women’s Championship. Hot on their heels are Fencibles United, who hold a game in hand. Franklin United have dropped away from the two frontrunners after a second … Read More
A 5-0 loss to Napier City Rovers early this season will spur Waterside Karori in Sunday’s Chatham Cup tie, says Wharfies skipper Harry Fautley. “Not one of our finest days, for sure, but I think it’s given us a bit … Read More
Cambridge-based footballer Nat Young will spend a week of her July school holidays training at women’s A-League club Melbourne Victory. Young, who turns 15 in July, will attend six training sessions during her week at the club, experiencing what it … Read More
New Zealand captain Manaia Elliott says the rotation of players at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship demonstrates the depth in their squad as they prepare for Saturday’s final against Fiji. “I think it also just shows the depth in the … Read More
New Zealand coach Leon Birnie says he faces a tough decision in naming a starting line-up for Saturday’s OFC U-19 Women’s Championship final against Fiji. “There will be some disappointed players who won’t be starting, but we’ve done a lot … Read More
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková says defender Meikayla Moore still needs time for herself before being able to discuss the decision to omit her from New Zealand’s squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “I’ve texted her but she’s still … Read More
Indigenous flags of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand will be on display at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ matches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to senior government officials of the competition’s co-host nations to honour their support of a … Read More
Waiheke United’s struggle to avoid relegation has taken another blow with the departure of Uruguayan goalkeeper Sebastian Ciganda to national champions Auckland City. Ciganda (29) joins Conor Tracey and Joe Wallis as Auckland City’s third goalkeeper, after six seasons with … Read More
Here’s your guide to the weekend’s football with rounds in the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup, as well as men’s and women’s Lotto NRFL games in the north. On Saturday, the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship takes … Read More
Procter & Gamble have become an official partner of New Zealand Football and the Ford Football Ferns, showcasing their Gillette Venus, Olay, Oral-B and Pantene brands. With women’s sport and in particular football growing throughout the world, New Zealand Football … Read More