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Helping Hand Fund

Here’s your chance to own a piece of New Zealand football history

posted in: Events, News |

A Newcastle United shirt worn and signed by record-breaking All Whites striker Chris Wood will go up for auction this week to raise money for Friends of Football’s Helping Hands fund. The shirt, kindly donated by Wood, will be auctioned … Read More

All Whites, charity golf day, Chris Wood, Helping Hand Fund, Huapai Golf Club

Hungerball provides opening day joy for over-45s, women and youngsters

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Northern Rovers celebrated the start of their new season with a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players before … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United, Northern Rovers

Hundreds benefit from Friends of Football-sponsored Hungerball action

posted in: Events, Helping others, News, Uncategorized |

Hundreds of children and young adults got the chance to experience the fun of football at Auckland’s Football for Freedom day, hosted by Manukau United. United worked with partners Hungerball to make available their inflatable playing arena, sponsored by Friends … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Former refugee children to be helped into football thanks to 7-a-side event

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Manukau United Football Club aim to help former refugee children get into football this year with the help of a one-day cultural and football event on Saturday January 22. The club will host a seven-a-side tournament for mixed teams at … Read More

Football for Freedom, Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Hungerball provides fun and laughter at Auckland’s Eden Park

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More than 10,000 people attended the New Zealand Eid Day celebration at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 21, giving many the opportunity to try out their football skills through Hungerball. Hungerball (Hia Pōro) is an inflatable playground enabling boys and … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

How we’re helping introduce football to young South Aucklanders

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Thousands of young South Aucklanders will get their first experience of football activities thanks to an innovative community programme run by Manukau United FC, and supported by Friends of Football. One of the key tools being used by Manukau United … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Football enthusiasts rally behind our 6th annual charity golf day

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More than 20 teams took part in this year’s annual Friends of Football charity golf day at the sun-blessed Huapai Golf Club. Playing under the Ambrose system, Team Takapuna Tax won the Bill MacGowan Memorial Trophy, presented by Bill’s widow, … Read More

charity golf day, Helping Hand Fund, Huapai Golf Club

A special sponsorship — how we’re helping Auckland’s Special Olympics

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Friends of Football has shown its support for a special group of footballers — Auckland’s Special Olympics squad. The team competes at the Special Olympics New Zealand National Summer Games, wearing kit and using practice gear provided by Friends of … Read More

Alan Yates, Auckland City, feature, Helping Hand Fund, Kiwitea Street, Special Olympics

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FEBRUARY

February 2-11: Auckland City represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco (click here for details)

Thursday February 2 (8am): Auckland City v El Ahly, first round, FIFA Club World Cup, Tangiers Stadium, Morocco (click here for details)

February 17-23: FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off series involving 10 teams, held in Auckland/Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17-Saturday February 18: Unity Pitch games at Hamilton Lake, Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17 (7pm): Football Ferns v Portugal (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Monday February 20 (7pm): Football Ferns v Argentina (friendly international), FMG Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Thursday February 23 (7pm): Football Ferns v Argentina (friendly international), North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday February 26: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, women’s A-League, Auckland — to be confirmed (click here for details)

MARCH

Wednesday March 1: Season draws to be released for NRFL competitions.

Sunday March 5: One-day 7-a-side tournament for senior men’s teams, at Metro FC’s Phyllis St (click here for details)

Sunday March 12 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday March 19: Grassroots women’s tournament at Cambridge’s John Kerkhof Park (click here for details)

Thursday March 23 (7pm): All Whites v China, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (click here for details)

March 24-25: Cambridge FC celebrate their 75th Jubilee.

March 25-26: Seasons start for Lotto NRFL men’s, women’s and youth leagues, NRF Men’s League One and NRF Women’s Conference.

Sunday March 26 (4pm): All Whites v China, Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

APRIL

April 7-9: 50th anniversary celebrations for Napier City Rovers (click here for details)

April 3-11: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

Sunday April 16 (3pm NZT): Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar, men’s A-League, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

April 29-30: Seasons start for NRF community football (junior, youth and senior).

MAY

May 20-June 11: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

JUNE

June 1-5: Centenary celebrations for Claudelands Rovers (click here for details)

June 12-20: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

JULY

July 10-18: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

July 20 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Norway, opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

July 25 (5.30pm NZT): New Zealand v Philippines, second group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

July 30 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Switzerland, final group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (click here for details)

AUGUST

August 20: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

SEPTEMBER

September 4-12: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

September 18-26: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

OCTOBER

October 9-17: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

October 23-31: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

NOVEMBER

November 10-December 2: FIFA U-17 World Cup, Peru.

November 13-21: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

November 27-December 5: Two-match international window for the Football Ferns.

MARCH

March 18-26: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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