Though the All Whites start the OFC World Cup qualifier series as strong favourites, head coach Darren Bazeley is taking nothing for granted and is treating the campaign with cautious optimism. “It’s all about taking it one game at a … Read More
Head coach Darren Bazeley says his All Whites side deserved their 1-1 draw against the United States, having responded well after their disappointing loss to Mexico. “We did a lot of talking after the Mexico game, and we were looking … Read More
The All Whites are “raring to go” for their international friendlies against Mexico and the United States, head coach Darren Bazeley says. Bazeley said the squad had prepared well at their training camp in California despite having to make injury-forced … Read More
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley says competition for places has helped bring together what’s close to the strongest possible squad for upcoming games against Mexico and the United States. “It’s a really strong squad,” Bazeley told NewstalkZB broadcaster Jason … Read More
More than 50,000 home supporters are expected to get behind hosts France when they take on New Zealand in their final group game at the Summer Olympics. But New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley says his players will relish the big … Read More
Head coach Darren Bazeley says the early goals by the United States deflated his OlyWhites side in their group game at the Olympic Games in France. “It’s obviously disappointing to lose the game,” he said in his post-match interview. New … Read More
Attacking midfielder Ben Old has been ruled out of New Zealand’s Olympic Games campaign ahead of Sunday’s showdown against the United States. OlyWhites head coach Darren Bazeley said those already in the training camp were ready for the Group A … Read More
Head coach Darren Bazeley says he thinks his New Zealand U-23 team fully deserved their 2-1 Olympic Games win against Guinea. The win was New Zealand’s second-ever victory at an Olympic men’s tournament. ‘I don’t think the players were surprised. … Read More
Midfielder Matt Garbett has been named captain of the New Zealand team for their Olympic Games campaign in France. Garbett (22) has been given the responsibility of wearing the captain’s armband, despite the squad having three overage players in experienced … Read More
Head coach Darren Bazeley says his six new All Whites will be better for the experience of making their full international debuts in the 3-0 win against the Solomon Islands at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup. “We’ve come away with … Read More