Samoa National Under-23 Football Team
The Samoa national under-23 football team, also known as Samoa U-23, represents Samoa at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Samoa national football team and is controlled by the Football Federation of Samoa. History Samoa U23 made two appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship, in 1999 and 2004. They never reached further than the Group Stage. In 2019 they will participate again. OFC The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games. Fixtures & Results Current squad The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019. ''Caps and goals updated as of 27 September 2019 after the match against .'' List of coaches * Desmond Fa'aiuaso (2019) See also * Samoa national foo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Football Federation Samoa
Football Federation Samoa is a member of the Oceania Football Confederation and is the national governing body for association football in Samoa. It was founded in 1968 and became a FIFA member in 1986. The Samoa national football team is a regular entrant into OFC competitions, including FIFA World Cup qualifying. Championships Samoa National League Football Federation Samoa hosts one league, the Samoa National League. The current champion of the league is Lupe o le Soaga, as of the 2017 season. Samoa Cup Football Federation Samoa also hosts one domestic cup, the Samoa Cup. The current champion of the cup is Kiwi FC, as of the 2014 edition. External links * Samoaat FIFA site Samoaat OFC site {{National Members of the Oceania Football Confederation Samoa Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa; sm, Sāmoa, and until 1997 known as Western Samoa, is a Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhab ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Samoa
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa; sm, Sāmoa, and until 1997 known as Western Samoa, is a Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhabited islands (Manono Island, Manono and Apolima); and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands (Nu'utele, Nu'ulua, Fanuatapu and Namua). Samoa is located west of American Samoa, northeast of Tonga (closest foreign country), northeast of Fiji, east of Wallis and Futuna, southeast of Tuvalu, south of Tokelau, southwest of Hawaii, and northwest of Niue. The capital city is Apia. The Lapita culture, Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a Samoan language and Samoan culture, Samoan cultural identity. Samoa is a Unitary state, unitary Parliamentary system, parliamentary democracy with 11 Administrative divisions of Samoa, administrative divisions. It is a sovereign state and a member of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ben Waine
Benjamin Peter Waine (born 11 June 2001) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for English League One club Plymouth Argyle and the New Zealand national football team. Club career Wellington Phoenix On 7 August 2018, Waine made his debut for the senior side in their FFA Cup loss to Bentleigh Greens. After his debut for the Phoenix in the FFA, Waine played most of his games for the Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the ISPS Handa Premiership scoring a team high of 8 goals, before getting called up to the senior team again in March 2019 On 30 March 2019, Waine made his professional debut for the Wellington Phoenix coming on as a substitute in their 4–1 win over the Newcastle Jets. On 28 April 2019, Waine made his first start for the Phoenix in a 5–0 loss to the Perth Glory. On 21 June 2019, Waine signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix. The first year being a scholarship deal, with the second year moving him onto a full-time contract. Just bef ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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John Tumua Leo
John Michael Tumua Leo (born 15 January 2003) is a Samoan association footballer who plays as a forward (association football), forward for Lupe o le Soaga SC, Lupe o le Soaga and the Samoa national football team, Samoa national team. Club career Tumua Leo played for Vaipuna SC of the Samoa National League since at least 2018. In 2020, he briefly joined Lupe o le Soaga SC, Lupe o le Soaga for the club's 2020 OFC Champions League campaign. Tumua Leo finished the 2021 season with forty-five league goals for Vaipuna as the club finished as runners up to Lupe o le Soaga. After remaining with Vaipuna SC for the 2022 season, the player made a permanent move to Lupe o le Soaga SC in 2023. Soon thereafter he competed with the club in 2023 OFC Champions League qualifying stage, Qualifying Stage of the 2023 OFC Champions League. In the club's opening match, Tumua Leo score fived goals in a 13–0 victory over American Samoa representative Ilaoa and To'omata SC, Ilaoa and To'omata. He wen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament was the 10th edition of the tournament to select the OFC representative at the Summer Olympics. The tournament was held in Auckland, New Zealand from 27 August to 9 September, with the winner qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics. New Zealand successfully defended their title as the OFC representative. Teams Eight of the 11 FIFA-affiliated national teams from the OFC indicated their intent to participate in the tournament. ;Did not enter * * * Note: New Caledonia and Tahiti are not members of the International Olympic Committee and thus not eligible to qualify for the Olympic Football Tournament. Venues Group A played all their matches at Mount Smart Stadium, known commercially as "Go Media Stadium," while Group B played all their matches at The Trusts Arena. Mount Smart Stadium also hosted both semi-final matches, while the final was contested at North Harbour Stadium. Group stage Eight teams entered the competiti ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (also called the 2019 OFC U-23 Championship) was the eighth edition of the OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the quadrennial international age-restricted football championship organised by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the men's under-23 national teams of Oceania. In November 2018, it was announced that Fiji would host the competition. The tournament was held from 21 September to 5 October 2019. The winner qualified as the OFC representative at the 2020 Summer Olympics men's football tournament in Japan. New Zealand won the title after defeating Solomon Islands in the final. Vanuatu finished third, and defending champions Fiji finished fourth. Teams Eight of the 11 FIFA-affiliated national teams from the OFC entered the tournament. ;Did not enter * * * Note: New Caledonia and Tahiti are not members of the International Olympic Committee and thus not eligible to qualify for the Olympic Football Tourna ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2012 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Football Tournament
The 2012 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament was the qualifying tournament to the football competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London for the member nations of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The tournament was played in New Zealand, after an OFC decision to strip Fiji of the rights to host the tournament was made in January 2012. It was announced on 7 February 2012 that Taupo would host the qualifiers, with the sole venue being Owen Delany Park. New Zealand won the tournament and qualified for the Olympic Games. Participating teams * * * * * * * Squads Group stage The teams' paths to the Olympics were revealed on 17 February 2012. Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Due to the delay in the final group matches, the knockout stage was postponed by one day from the original schedule. Semi finals Third place play-off Final Awards A number of awards were announced at the conclusion of the tournament. Goa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2008 OFC Men's Olympic Football Tournament
The 2008 OFC Men's Olympic Football Tournament functioned as the qualifying tournament to the association football competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for the member nations of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). The tournament consisted of a single round-robin tournament played in Fiji from 1 March to 9 March 2008. New Zealand won the tournament and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games. Final standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goal scorers ;8 goals * Benjamin Totori * Malakai Tiwa ;6 goals * Tau Winnie ;5 goals * Alick Maemae ;4 goals * Costa Barbarouses * Joachim Waroi * Raymond Gunemba ;3 goals * Steven Old * Jeremy Brockie * Daniel Ellensohn * Alvin Singh * Roy Krishna * Macui Dunadamu * Jason Nawo ;2 goals * Jason Hayne * Shameel Rao * Joachim Rande * David Muta * Koriak Upaiga * Jefferey Nimanian ;1 goal * Avinesh Waran Suwamy * Krishna Samy * Cole Peverl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2004 OFC Men's Olympic Football Tournament
The 2004 OFC Men's Olympic Football Tournament, the fourth edition of the OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, offered the winning Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) national under-23 side a place to compete at the quadrennial Summer Olympic Games. Australia won the tournament, and therefore the spot for the Athens Games of 2004. Matches Group A ---- Group B Final ;First Leg ---- ;Second Leg ---- Goalscorers ;7 goals * Jean Maleb * Shane Smeltz ;6 goals * Lorry Thompsen * Dylan Macallister ;5 goals * Allan Pearce ;4 goals * Brent Fisher * Ahmad Elrich * Brett Holman * Thomas Vulivuli ;3 goals * Nathaniel Lepani * Isaac Kapi ;2 goals * Luke Wilkshire * Nicky Carle * Veresa Toma * Alexander Davani * Richmond Faaiuaso * Jerry Sam * Alick Maemae * Duane Atuelevao * Tuka Tisam * James Pritchett * Jarrod Smith * Dimitri Yakeula * Alphose Qorig References External links Statisticsat Sporting Pulse {{DEFAULTSORT:Ofc Men's Olympic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1996 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 1996 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament determined which Oceania Football Confederation The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international association football. The OFC has 13 members, 11 of which are full members and two which are associate members not affiliated with FIFA. I ... (OFC) teams would qualify for playoff to compete at the 1996 Summer Olympics men's football tournament. ;Notes References {{OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1991 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 1991 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament determined which Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) team would qualify for playoff with the 5th place team of the 1992 UEFA European Under-21 Championship to compete at the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as ... men's football tournament. Standings Matches References OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament {{Oceania-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |