2006 OFC U-20 Women's Championship Toleafoa JS Blatter Football

Event Report and Statistics– 2006 OFC U-20 Women’s Championship – Samoa
I would like to thank the players, team officials, and fans of all participating nations who
travelled to Samoa for the 2006 OFC U-20 Women’s Championship.
The 2006 OFC U-20 Women’s Championship marked the beginning of a bright new era for
women’s football in the region. Now more than ever the cream of our women’s talent has
the opportunity to shine on the world stage. New Zealand proved worthy winners of the
Championship and on behalf of the football family of Oceania we wish them all the best as
they continue their journey at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Russia.
But also this year we welcomed New Caledonia and Vanuatu to age-group women’s
football, indeed this was the highest number of participating teams at any OFC women’s
tournament clearly indicating the popularity of the sport amongst the female football family.
All players should be extremely proud to have represented their country and should all aim to do repeat this achievement, as the
event calendar shows there are many varied opportunities for these players to participate in both FIFA Women’s World Cup and
the Olympic Football Tournament in the near future. In fact, some of the competitors will still be eligible for both the 2008 OFC U-
17 Women’s Championships and 2008 OFC U-20 Women’s Championships.
I would like to thank the Samoa Football (Soccer) Federation for their hosting of this tournament, all the staff and volunteers who
give their time and effort for the good of the game.
Finally, another congratulations to all participants of the 2006 OFC U-20 Women’s Championships and I hope they left Samoa
with fond memories not only of their contribution to the competition but of the country itself.
Yours in football,
Reynald Temarii
President
Oceania Football Confederation
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