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Vanuatu will be without captain Paul Takaro when they meet New Zealand in Sunday evening’s sudden death quarter-final at the OFC U-17 Championship in Fiji. New Zealand must win to keep alive their campaign to qualify for November’s FIFA U-17 … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix need to end a three-match winning streak by the Central Coast Mariners to continue their rise up the men’s A-League ladder. The Phoenix host the Mariners, who are second on the isuzu-UTE A-League table, at Sky Stadium, … Read More
The world champion United States showed the gulf between them and the under-strength Football Ferns, punishing the New Zealanders with a ruthless 5-0 win at Auckland’s Eden Park. The game set a new record for a Ferns game played in … Read More
Two innovative football projects by Waikato clubs and a high school have led to their short-listing for recognition at Sport Waikato’s annual awards. Te Awamutu AFC are a finalist in the awards’ Community Connection section for creating a partnership with … Read More
Head coach Nathalie Lawrence hopes some of her international players will be able to back up for the Wellington Phoenix when they face Canberra United on Sunday. Paige Satchell, Mackenzie Barry, Grace Wisnewski and Brianna Edwards were part of the … Read More
Striker Alex Morgan was withdrawn from the United States starting line-up only half an hour before kick-off against the Football Ferns at Auckland’s Eden Park. After being named as captain for her 202nd international appearance, Morgan reported a tightening in … Read More
Auckland City head coach Albert Riera says his side’s plans are on track as they prepare for their appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup. Riera’s side are in training camp near Barcelona to play three warm-up games before heading … Read More
New Caledonia and Tahiti are through to the last four of the OFC U-17 Championship. This follows the completion of the opening quarter-finals at the tournament on Saturday January 21, 2023. The two finalists at the tournament gain automatic qualification … Read More
After three days of negotiations, All Whites striker Chris Wood has been formally paraded as a Nottingham Forest player after passing his medical. He completed his loan move from Newcastle United as reports also confirmed Wood can trigger a permanent … Read More
Ellerslie’s new-look facilities are taking shape at their Michaels Ave Reserve home in Auckland. The clubrooms and pitches are undergoing upgrades ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup during which the Argentine national team will use them as a training … Read More
Tauranga-born winger Tyler Boyd is a free agent and is expected to find a new club in the January transfer window after leaving Turkish Sūper Lig club Beşiktaş. Boyd (28) had six months left on his four-year contract with Beşiktaş … Read More
Metro FC have announced two coaching staff members to assist incoming head coach Scott MacKay for the 2023 Lotto NRFL season. Craig Squires will be assistant coach. In its announcement, Metro said: “After stepping away from first team football, Craig … Read More
The big game of the weekend is at Auckland’s Eden Park where the Football Ferns meet the United States on Saturday. Here are big games to follow for the weekend of January 21-22, 2023: Games to be played on Saturday … Read More
All Whites striker Chris Wood could trigger a transfer fee of £15 million if he meets conditions in the loan agreement between Nottingham Forest and his current club Newcastle United. UK Spy Sports say the £15 million fee could be … Read More
The Wellington Phoenix will play their women’s A-League match against Sydney at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium. North Harbour Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the Phoenix women’s round 15 Liberty A-League match on Sunday, February 26. Tickets are … Read More
If you missed Sky Sport’s latest Kiwi Football Fix show, you can watch it here. The show, originally broadcast on January 18, had special guests in former All Whites Fred de Jong and Jacob Spoonley. With the help of presenter … Read More
New Zealand’s sudden death match against Vanuatu at the OFC U-17 Championship will be streamed live from Fiji on Sunday evening. The match is a quarter-final at the tournament but New Zealand needs to win to advance its campaign to … Read More
British media reports suggest All Whites striker Chris Wood has approved a loan move from Newcastle United to English Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest. The Athletic reports that negotiations between the clubs are underway for deal in the January transfer … Read More