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OFC MEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT PAPUA NEW GUINEA After missing out on the XIII South Pacifi c Games/2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Qualifi ers Papua New Guinea make a return to international competition with no shortage of motivation. Coach George Cowie has named the bulk of his squad from clubs competing in the PNGFA National Soccer League Telikom Cup competition with Alex Davani of the Brisbane Strikers the jewel in the crown. Davani – younger brother of senior international and Kossa FC striker Reginald – is a multi-talented athlete with an eye for goal and a keen turn of pace. Wollongong Wolves midfi elder William Mobbs adds steel and experience to the Papua New Guinea engine room. PLAYER TO WATCH: Alex DAVANI (Brisbane Strikers) SQUAD Anthon PIPI Gure GABINA Cyril MUTA Koriak UPAIGA Mathew YANG Tarcicius MANDARIP Rodney TALAU Lawrence MOSES Mathias APO David MUTA Fabian BAGI Samuel KINI Charles PARANDA Roniel EGENS William MOBBS Alex DAVANI Niel HANS Raymond GUNEMBA Tau WINNIE Jason WESLEY TEAM OFFICIALS Coach: George COWIE (SCO) Assistant: Wesley RAMINAI (PNG) Manager: John KAPINATO (PNG) Manager: Joe TURIA (PNG) Physio: Andrew MARAMPAU (PNG) OFC MEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT SOLOMON ISLANDS Football is the number one sport in Solomon Islands and the failure of the national team to qualify for the OFC Nations Cup/2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Qualifi ers Oceanian Zone has left the country in a state of shock. Much will be expected of Alick Maemae and Benjamin Totori if this team is to wipe away the memory of last year’s XIII South Pacifi c Games. Totori has starred for the senior national team and most recently for his club Waitakere United at the FIFA Club World Cup – Japan 2007. The squad is experienced with Joses Nawo a graduate of the Solomon Islands U-20 campaign in New Zealand last year. Surprise omissions include Godwin Beubeu and Judd Molea who both played signifi cant roles with the senior national team at the XIII South Pacifi c Games – Samoa 2007. PLAYER TO WATCH: Benjamin TOTORI (Waitakere United) SQUAD Shadrock RAMONI Eddie RAMONI Leon LEKEZOTO Nelson KILIFA Haddis GAGAME Arnold KENI Staton HILA Eddie NGATIN John ANITA Gibson PURASI Franklyn FORAU Joachim WAROI John WAYNE Alick MAEMAE Charles MAEBULE Joses NAWO Nathan KERA Joachim RANDE Benjamin TOTORI Michael FIFI TEAM OFFICIALS Coach: Luke EROI (SOL) Assistant: Valere MASUAKU (COD) Trainer: Moses TOATA (SOL) Manager: Robert GEREA (SOL) Manager: Stanley SIAPU (SOL) Physio: Joe GWALAA (SOL) 10 11
OFC MEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT OFC WOMEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT VANUATU Vanuatu’s preparation for this tournament saw the squad play warmup matches against OFC O-League representatives Tafea FC that included a 1-0 upset victory in the fi rst of a three match series. Since then Francois Sakama has returned from a professional trial in Israel with Maccabi Netanya although Sakama’s stint was unsuccessful this time, the youngster can point toward goals at senior international level as evidence of a special technical ability. Sakama’s right foot volley from 18 yards out against Solomon Islands in the bronze medal match was candidate for goal of the tournament and helped keep Vanuatu’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa dream on course. Vanuatu’s Olympic squad has no less than eight of its senior international team amongst its number. PLAYER TO WATCH: Francois SAKAMA (Tafea FC) SQUAD Charley KALNASEI Andrew CHICHIRUA Bula CHILLIA Rexley TARIVUTI Samuel KALOROS Wilson KAILO Spenser NOAL JOE Apete KARA Roger JOE Fenedy MASAUVAKALO Jeffry NIMINIAN Michel KALTAK Francois SAKAMA Joseph NAMRIAU Manu PETER Silas TUGEN Jeffery Lego GETE Ricky TARI Tonny CHILLIA Yanick MERKA Lency PITA Alphonse BONGNAIM Brian MELAR TEAM OFFICIALS Coach: Philemon JOHN (VAN) Assistant: Ephraim KALORIB (VAN) Assistant: Wilson AUGUST (VAN) Coach: Willie JOHN (VAN) Coach: Sampson VUREVUR (VAN) Manager: Jonathan NAUPA (VAN) Assistant: Edward NALIAL (VAN) Delegate: Albert MANAROTO (VAN) Assistant: George IAPSON (VAN) Physio: George REGANVANU (VAN) HISTORY OF OFC WOMEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT The format for selecting Oceania’s women’s representative at the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament has changed from tournament to tournament since Oceania fi rst gained entry in 2000. In 2000, Australia, as host nation of the 2000 Olympic Games, qualifi ed directly. In 2004 Australia won the tournament held in Fiji, featuring the host nation and Papua New Guinea. In 2008, New Zealand, as winners of the 2007 Oceania Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament, play Papua New Guinea - the winners of the 2007 South Pacifi c Games women’s tournament to determine Oceania’s representatives in Beijing. EMTV will broadcast the 2008 Women’s Olympic Qualifi er live for the fi rst time ever in Papua New Guinea YEAR HOST NATION WINNER RUNNERS UP THIRD PLACE 2000 N/A AUSTRALIA N/A N/A 2004 FIJI AUSTRALIA PAPUA NEW GUINEA FIJI HISTORY OF OFC WOMEN AT THE OLYMPICS In 2000 Australia represented OFC at the Sydney Olympics. The highlight of their tournament was a 1-1 draw with Sweden though when compounded with a 3-0 loss to Germany and a 2-1 loss to Brazil meant an early elimination. In Athens 2004, Australia fared better. After losing their opening match to Brazil they beat Greece 1-0, then drew 1-1 with USA earning themselves a quarterfi nal berth. They lost the quarterfi nal 2-1 to Sweden. This is the fi rst year Australia will not be competing as an Oceania representative since switching to the Asian Football Confederation on January 1, 2006. 12 13
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