Each has the same goal as they approach the play-off for third but will come into the match with contrasting levels of confidence.The Solomon Islands defence leaked a steady stream of goals in their 8-0 semi-final loss to New…

Papua New Guinea, second favourites to take the title after New Zealand, justified their reputation with the 3-0 victory over a physical Fijian side and didn’t take long to make their mark. The impressive Sammy Peninsa popped up at…

The FIFA qualifying tournament is scheduled to kick off on 28 September to 8 October 2010 and will be staged at Auckland’s North Habour Stadium in Albany.This announcement follows months of tireless preparations, getting the team into shape and…

TonFoot makes DigiTV debut

The show is produced by the Tonga Football Association (TFA) and its screening follows a partnership between Digicel Tonga and TFA to promote grassroots football in the kingdom. The move has been welcomed by TFA General Secretary ‘Ahongalu Fusimalohi.“We…

This was the largest participation to date this year since Tonga launched its second phase in July. The Festival was introduced in 2009, when Tonga Football Association (TFA) piloted Oceania’s Football Confederation’s (OFC) grassroots program which is funded by…

Chaired by TFA President, Lord Ve’ehala, the meeting reviewed departmental reports based on the progress of football developments in Tonga since the beginning of 2010 with a special focus on the planned inauguration of FIFA Goal 3 project, which…

Ithe last remaining Polynesian kingdom in Oceania as Tonga Football Association (TFA) kicks off its six days FIFA advanced course for women’s football this week at the Football academy in ‘Atele.About 20 coaches from around the country, Vava’u included,…

This Follows the successful pilot of the Australian Government funded grassroots programme, last year aimed to develop football at a younger level in the kingdom and to incorporate “Just Play” program in primary school curricular.The program offers children the…

A total of 24 referees (both Assistant Referees and Referees) participated in this workshop at Loto Tonga Soka Center in ‘Atele along with TFA’s three instructors, Haina Moli – Referee Instructor, Koliniasi Vakatapu – Referee Instructor and Tevita Latu…