‘Northern Region Football Academy’ we hemi wan ‘sub-centre’ blong VFF long noten rijen bae hemi open nekis wik long namba 1 disemba 2015 emia long ‘Luganville Soccer City Stadium’ long Santo.
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Senior Squad Attends Sunday Service Today At PMC
Vanuatu Football senior squad attended Sunday service this morning at Paton Memorial Church in Port Vila, lead by retired Pastors Sethy and Dorothy Regenvanu.
Among the players were Team Manager Harry Atisson, Coach Moise Moida, Captain Fenedy Masaufakalo and members of the technical department.
The PMC church and congregation welcomed the players and were overwhelmed to see them close for the first time.
“We only hear your names on the radio and watch you on TV, and today we are excited to see you and thank you for being part of this fellowship”, a leading PMC elder announced.
Team members presenting a choir item and their dedication
The members of the national team also present an item to the masses before receiving the elders blessing and the church, with an appeal to all the players to be good ambassadors and reminding everyone that winning is one objective of the sport but unifying the people is the most important part of the sport.
Coach Poida said, “we are here as Christians because we want quality in our spiritual side too, the virtues we are taught in church such as respect, patience and humbleness, goes with our physical form, to make us complete”.
Earlier this week, Vanuatu Team Manager Harry Atisson who is also an elder responsible for sports and social activities at PMC church calls for development in the national team’s spiritual side as a must for this nation to succeed.
“It is our only way forward, no matter what church or denomination each sportsman represents, we must continue to focus on our faith that also gives us skills and strength on the pitch”, said Atisson.
As a writer in sports, this is my first encounter in a national senior team and I will also agree that players and sportsmen and women must decide to be in form physically and spiritually in order to succeed.
Hand shake after the Church service
Vanuatu senior team played their first friendly yesterday with Fiji ending with a 1-1 draw.
“This is still one baby step for us and we still have a long way to go”, said coach Poida.
In preparation for their second friendly match against Fiji on Tuesday 10th, the national team is camping at PMC’s Owen Hall social activity facility.
The two friendlies are part of their preparations towards the World Cup Qualifier in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea in 2016.
Chris Andrew Shines as Temanava Beat AS Tiare
The born and bred Malampa player came in 30 minutes before the end of the match and scored Temanava’s winning and victory goal.
Christopher Andrew helps AS Temanava beat AS Tiare Tahiti 2-1 last week in Tahiti. ( Photo- Chris controls the ball at PV Stadium against New Caledonia.
Temanava club head coach Terai Vatea was a happy man after the match and signing Christopher Andrew was no mistake.
“Today Chris played his first match for team Temanava and he played for 30 minutes and gave us the victory”, Said Terai Vatea.
“He is the player we want and we are very excited for him because he has shown us the quality we are after.”
“The club president and players want to thank Vanuatu Football and Malampa Revivors for giving us such talent, and we assured his family and all not to worry about him because he is our son from today until the moment he leaves Tahiti”, concluded Terai Vatea.
Vanuatu To Meet Fiji in Football Friendly
Vanuatu Football technical department has prepared 25 elite players to meet Fiji on Saturday 7th November 2015.
VFF senior head coach, Moise Poida was selected to head the national side as most senior staff in the Vanuatu Football Federation and holds an OFC B-License with wealth of experience in both local and national teams.
He was part of Vanuatu National senior team when they beat the All Whites 4-2 at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide in 2004.
Fiji 24-member squad have arrived in Port Vila today, with mixture of experience along with the Vodafone Fijian U20 players.
The Vodafone senior men’s team will leave for Solomon to play their next friendly as part of their preparations towards the 2016 World Cup qualifier in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Fiji squad: Ilisoni Logaivau, Amani Makoe, Samuela Kautoga, Alvin Singh, JoneVesikula, Illimotama Jese, Zibraaz Sahib, Peniame Drova, Malakai Tiwa, Dave Radrigai, Taione Kerevanua, Munit Krishna, Samuela Drudru, Abu Zahid, Jale Dreloa, Kolinio Sivoki, Tevita Waranivalu, Napolioni Qasevakatini, Simione Tamanisau, Alivereti Dickson, Tevita Koroi, Antonio Tuivuna, Nickel Chand, Iosefo Verevou, Setareki Hughes, Garish Prasad, Edward Justin, Misiwani Nairube, Beniaminio Mateinaqara, Emori Ragata, Laisenia Naioko, Maciu Dunadamu, Osea Vakatalesau, Roy Krishna, and Avinesh Suwamy.
Vanuatu squad: Ignace YAMAK Tafea FC, Jack WANEMUT Erakor GS FC, Brian KALTACK SOLOMON WARRIORS, Jais MALSARANI Tafea FC, Jason THOMAS Erakor GS FC, Kevin SHEM Tafea FC, Raoul COULON Tupuji Imere FC, Remy KALSRAP Erakor GS FC, Samuel KALROS Erakor FC, Michel KALTAK Erakor GS FC, EDISSON STEPHEN Tafea FC, Bill NICHOLS Tupuji FC, Bong KALO Tafea FC, Dominique FRED Amicale FC, Don MANSALE Tupuji FC, Daniel NATO SOLOMON WARRIORS, Kency TANGIS SOLOMON WARRIORS, Fenedy MASAVAKALO Amicale FC, Jean KALTACK Erakor GS FC, Kaloran FIRIAM Tafea FC, Selonie IARUEL Tafea FC, Chickau MANSALE Hekari UNTD(PNGFA), Rodney SERVEUX Tupuji Imere FC, Bernard DANIEL SPIRIT 08, Noah Tafea FC.
To God Be The Glory: John Alick
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Captain of Malampa Revivors FC John Alick kneel down and pray to God after referee blow the final whistle when his team beat Ifira Black Bird FC 2-1 in the semifinal of the TVL National Super League on Wednesday.
He didn’t run to crowds to celebrate the victory with his team-mates but just humbly kneel down before God to give thanks.
“Today is a big day for me and our club in Luganville and I want to give God all the glory.” Said John Alick, Malampa FC captain.
“I don’t know what to say but thank God for giving us strength to play well even though we are one man down against a strong Ifira side.”
“I reminded our players of our prayers and finally we made it to the final of the competition.”
“I know the final will not be easy because Amicale is a great club with international players and we have to play good football against them on Saturday.”
“Whatever the result on Saturday, we will always give thanks to our Good Lord.” He said.
Most of the players who play for Malampa Revivors join Youth Fellowship of Presbyterian Church in Luganville, Santo.
Malampa will take on Vanuatu club giant, Amicale FC in the TVL National Super League 2015 grand final at 2pm on Saturday 26 September 2015 at Luganville Soccer Stadium.
Malampa Revivors Sets Vanuatu History
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Malampa Revivors became the first club outside Port Vila to qualify to play in a TVL National Super League final after they beat Port Vila club, Ifira Black Bird 2-1 in the semifinal last Wednesday.
Malampa will take on Vanuatu giant club Amicale FC in the final on Saturday and the winner will represent Vanuatu in the OFC Champions League in 2016.
Malampa has shown to the fans that football in the islands is coming up and this is a good sign that football is developing well in the eight member associations.
FIFA, OFC and VFF has given a lot of financially support to develop football in the islands after the decentralization program that was launched by VFF President, Mr. Lambert Maltock few months ago and today we can see the result.
Malampa captain John Alick said after their victory over Port Vila side, Ifira Black Bird on Wednesday that they have to work extra hard to beat a team with foreign players.
“To play and win against Port Vila clubs like Ifira Black Bird FC is not always easy.” Said John Alick, Malampa Revivors FC captain.
“We played with ten players against them in the second half after referee sent off our defender and to be honest it’s very hard to stop them because they keep on coming against us.”
“I told my players to keep working hard even we are one man down.”
“I want to salute my players for the victory and we are now looking forward to meet Amicale in the final on Saturday.”
“Amicale is a great team and we will try our best to play well against a good Vanuatu club with more foreign players.” He concluded.
Naka And Fenedy Sink Vaum to Book Final Spot
Six times Vanuatu Football club champion, Amicale FC has booked their place in the 2015 VFF TVL National Super League after the Red Roosters beat host Vaum United 2-0 in the second semifinal of the competition on Wednesday.
Amicale FC and Solomon Island international James Naka opening the scoring for Amicale in six minutes and just after six minutes, Vanuatu veteran Fenedy Masauvakalo added the Roosters second goal in style in 12 minutes.
After the interval, Vaum FC through former Amicale and Tafea striker Dalong Damilip tried all his luck to score against his former club but all his chances came to nothing.
The win puts Amicale in the final of the competition.
The Roosters will take on Malampa Revivors FC in the final on Saturday at 2pm and the winner of the final will represent Vanuatu in the OFC Champions League 2016.
Fixtures
Saturday 26 September 2015
12pm- ( Third place playoff) Ifira Black Bird FC vs Vaum United FC
2pm ( Grand Final) Malampa Revivors FC vs Amicale FC
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Justplay Festival Highlights Fundraiser
Justplay children
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JustPlay festival in Luganville just got better after over 100 kids in Luganville took part in last week’s festival highlighting a fundraiser, contributing a little towards rebuilding the education sector after TC Pam.
Organisers of the JustPlay program based in Luganville took the morning on Friday 24th of April to highlight a fundraising towards rebuilding Lycee Louis Antoine De Bougainville which was heavily damaged by Tropical Cyclone Pam on the night of 13th March 2015.
JustPlay festival involves partners from some government institutions and others involve in child education.
In a JustPlay festivals, kids listen to careers talk, health advisories from health team, Education office and Police crime prevention unit, and other encouragements before ball activities.
This week’s festival at La Plage park in Luganville, crime prevention unit are sending out an awareness message to kids and public in Luganville and to Vanuatu that we should be warned of garden thieves after Cyclone Pam.
“After a tropical cyclone, people will start stealing in the gardens after all the food left are eaten, and we must always work together with the Police to safeguard our communities”, says crime prevention officer in Luganville.
JustPlay children: Photo JustPlay/LFA
Coordinator of the festival Ms. Dephany Naliupis points out the theme is ‘sports restore smile’ and she shared a powerful message about no matter how devastated it maybe after a natural calamity, we should rise up and together we unite and reach out to the needy.
With the cause to help Lycee LAB kids, she said “Let us join together with open hands to revive, restore individual children’s heart affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam with peace joy and happiness.
Glen Happy with Fifa Goal Project Progress
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FIFA Development Officer for Oceania Glen Turner visited the goal project building and met with contractors yesterday morning inside the Luganville Soccer City and is happy with the work progress.
The contractors for the goal project are Kim Enterprise in Luganville and architectural design work concept were done by Mainguy Consulting and Project Management based in Port Vila.
The building which will house the new LFA and SFA office and other administration work for football development programs in the northern region as planned, including the Northern Region Football Academy, is near completion and FIFA is happy about the progress.
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