Often footballers start planning for their post-playing career from quite a young age; some doing their coaching badges, earning university degrees, starting up their own business or getting skilled up in a trade. It’s fair to say New Zealand’s Manaia … Read More
Football Fern Manaia Elliott has been upgraded to a full contract with the Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the women’s A-League, and beyond. The young winger has made 12 appearances for the Phoenix in her maiden Liberty A-League season, … Read More
By Joan Grey Within a year, Waikato teenager Manaia Elliott has been catapulted from playing NRFL U-17 boys’ league for Melville United to earning her first selection to the Football Ferns. She’s in the national squad for their two-match series … Read More
Teenager winger Manaia Elliott has been called into the Football Ferns after the withdrawal of 63-cap defender Meikayla Moore. Glasgow City’s Moore has pulled out of the two-match series against Colombia due to injury. As a result, Elliott (18) has … Read More
Three New Zealand age group internationals have been signed by the Wellington Phoenix ahead of the new women’s A-League season. Attacking midfielder Olivia Ingham, winger Manaia Elliott and defensive midfielder Daisy Brazendale have signed with the Wellington Phoenix on three-year … Read More
New Zealand captain Manaia Elliott says the rotation of players at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship demonstrates the depth in their squad as they prepare for Saturday’s final against Fiji. “I think it also just shows the depth in the … Read More
New Zealand’s Manaia Elliott says her team’s visit to a local primary school in Fiji has been “a rewarding experience” as part of their participation at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. “I think for the whole team, it’s such a … Read More