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Jitka Klimkova

Heartbreak in added time as gallant Ferns go oh–so–close to beating Matildas

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New Zealand’s Football Ferns went within a few minutes of pulling off an upset win against Australia’s Matildas but ended the first of their two-game series with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss. As the game entered its fourth minute of added … Read More

Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova

Coach Klimková makes two changes to Ferns squad for Australia series

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Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková has made two changes to the squad she’s selected to play two games against Australia’s Matildas in April. Veteran defender Abby Erceg and CJ Bott are missing from those who played in last month’s SheBelieves … Read More

Australia, Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova

Ferns head coach Klimková: The lessons we learned at the SheBelieves Cup

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Head coach Jitka Klimková says self-belief and trust are the key lessons learned by her Football Ferns squad during the four-nations SheBelieves Cup. The Ferns finished bottom of the round-robin group after failing to score in their three games against … Read More

Czech Republic, Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova, SheBelieves Cup

Ferns playing for pride — and third place — in final game at SheBelieves Cup

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New Zealand’s Football Ferns will target their last game at the SheBelieves Cup to take home some positives from the four-nation tournament. Having lost both their opening games, New Zealand can not finish in the top two so their Thursday … Read More

FIFA Women's World Cup, Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova, SheBelieves Cup

Ferns coach Jitka Klimková promises a ‘play to win’ philosophy

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As the Football Ferns prepare to play Iceland in the opening game of the SheBelieves Cup, head coach Jitka Klimková has promised an approach based on winning games, rather than playing ‘not to lose’. “It’s changing the mindset and making … Read More

Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova, SheBelieves Cup

Football Ferns to test themselves against women’s world champions

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New Zealand’s Football Ferns will test themselves against the world champions of women’s football when they play the United States at February’s SheBelieves Cup tournament. The four-nation tournament is being staged to provide the participating teams with the chance to … Read More

Czech Republic, FIFA Women's World Cup, Football Ferns, Iceland, Jitka Klimkova, SheBelieves Cup, United States

Ferns hoping to spoil the party when they meet Canadians on Sunday

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New Zealand’s Football Ferns could become the classic party-poopers when they meet Olympic Gold medalists Canada in the first of two friendly games on Sunday (October 24, NZT). It will be the first time since May 2019 that the Canadians … Read More

Canada, Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova

Football Ferns appoint new head coach for next two World Cup campaigns

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New Zealand’s Football Ferns will have a woman in charge for their next two World Cup campaigns. NZ Football have confirmed the appointment of former Czech Republic defender and international coach Jitka Klimková (pictured) to the role of Football Ferns … Read More

Football Ferns, Jitka Klimkova, NZ Football, Tom Sermanni

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—JUNE—

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

July 18-24: World University Futsal Championships in Portugal, with New Zealand men’s and women’s teams participating (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

Weekend July 30-31: Quarter-finals of Chatham Cup.

—AUGUST—

Saturday August 6: Quiz Night at Albany United, Rosedale Park (click here for details)

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Weekend August 20-21: Semi-finals of Chatham Cup

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

Tuesday September 6 (6pm-8pm): Friends of Football 2021 & 2022 AGMs (click here for details)

Sunday September 11: Finals of Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup (to be confirmed)

Thursday September 22 (k/off TBC): Socceroos v All Whites, centenary international, venue TBC, Australia (click here for details)

Sunday September 25 (4pm): All Whites v Socceroos, centenary international, Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—MARCH–

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JUNE—

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

—SEPTEMBER—

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—OCTOBER—

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—NOVEMBER—

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

—2024—

—MARCH—

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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