Friends of Football encourages the recognition of those who make a significant contribution to the game in New Zealand
Two of New Zealand football’s highest-achieving All Whites were honoured at the 2015 Celebration of Excellence dinner hosted by Friends of Football. Steve Sumner, captain of the 1982 All Whites, and World Cup veteran Brian Turner received the Friends of … Read More
Long-time All White Ivan Vicelich has become the second recipient of Friends of Football’s Medal of Excellence. He received the honour at the 2014 Celebration of Excellence event in Auckland where tributes were made by his footballing peers. The Medal … Read More
Legendary All Whites coach John Adshead was awarded Friends of Football’s inaugural Medal of Excellence at a special tribute dinner in 2013. Adshead received the freshly-struck medal at a sold-out dinner held on October 18, 2013, at the Auckland Grammar School … Read More