The Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Mini Tournament held last Saturday successfully marked the conclusion of the 2025 TDS activities, bringing together young footballers from across Tongatapu in a celebration of development, progress, and hard work. The tournament served as…
In the village of Ha’ateiho, the spirit of volunteerism shines through two remarkable lives, Viliami Taufa and ‘Ofa Filimone whose paths are deeply connected through football and the Just Play Program. Viliami Taufa is known as a cheerful, talkative,…
Mataliki have closed their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Oceania Qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4–1 victory over Tahiti, finishing their time in Rarotonga on a winning note and restoring pride after a tough week of results. The match,…
The Mataliki step into tomorrow’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifiers – Oceania with confidence, unity, and a clear sense of purpose. After wrapping up their final training session today, Head Coach Kilifi Uele said the team…
For more than a decade, the name Ofa Laakulu has stood tall in Tonga Women’s Football, a symbol of hard work, sacrifice, and deep national pride. One of the most capped players in Mataliki history, Ofa’s story is a true testament…
The inaugural Pasifika U-15s Cup brought together young Pacific footballers from across Auckland for a day of competition, culture, and connection. Designed to create opportunities for Pasifika youth, the tournament showcased emerging talent and highlighted the growing pathways available in the…
In a national team dominated for years by talents from Tonga’s larger islands, it is rare to hear the name of ‘Eua on the football stage. Yet today, one young woman is proudly carrying the hopes of her island…
For Lositika Feke, football has never been just a sport, it has been a pathway, a classroom, and a calling that has shaped the woman she is today. From the dusty school fields to the national stadium, from being a…
We have officially launch our Gender Equality curriculum with an engaging two-day workshop in Ha’apai. Twenty passionate participants, including teachers, volunteers, and Ministry of Education officers, came together to champion fairness and equality in schools and on the sports…
Tonga’s Junior Mataliki closed out their OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 campaign with pride, defeating tournament hosts Tahiti 2-1 in a spirited contest at Stade Punaruu, Pape’ete, to claim 5th place overall. After falling agonisingly short of a semi-final…
Junior Mataliki’s path to the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship is hanging by a thread following a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Cook Islands in their tournament opener. Tonga now heads into a decisive final Group A…
Tonga Football Association successfully concluded the This is How We Football (TIHWF) 2025 program with a one-day community tournament held on Saturday, 13 September. Led by current Mataliki goalkeeper, Grace Tenifa, the program has been instrumental in promoting grassroots football and empowering young players,…
Nukuhetulu FC have etched their name into history after a dramatic 2–1 victory over Longolongo FC in the Heilala Manongi Cup 2024/25 final, securing their place in the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026. The much-anticipated final lived up to…
Champions Veitongo cruise past Ha’alaufuli while Longolongo stun Nukuhetulu in opening day of final stage The final stage of the Heilala Manongi Cup began today, bringing together the best of Tonga’s women’s football in a highly anticipated competition. The…
The journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil has officially been mapped out for Oceania nations following the qualifier draw held in Auckland, New Zealand. For Tonga, the campaign will begin with a crucial first hurdle…
Future Mataliki fell 1-0 to the Solomon Islands in their final group match, narrowly missing out on a place in this year’s semi-finals. The loss set up a 5th & 6th place playoff against Fiji, who also fell short of a…
‘Apifo’ou College have successfully defended their crown in the U-19 Boys Division of the Tonga Secondary School Football Competition, edging out Takuilau College 2-1 in a tense and thrilling final. The boys in blue made the perfect start when striker…
Future Mataliki have reignited their OFC Women’s Championship campaign in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to snatch a vital 2-1 victory over American Samoa in their second Group B clash in Samoa. After a tough 4-0 defeat to New…
Liahona High School have been crowned the new champions of the U-19 Girls Division at the 2025 Tonga Secondary School Football Competition after a thrilling 3-1 win over Takuilau College in the final. It was a statement performance from…
Tonga’s U-16 Women’s National Football Team, Future Mataliki, departed the kingdom this morning with high hopes and fierce determination as they head to Samoa for the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025. The traveling squad consists of 21 players, led by…
We are excited to share the exciting conclusion of our Emergency Preparedness Program in the Eastern District, which engaged an incredible 1,944 participants. This diverse group, including two individuals with disabilities, 997 boys and 947 girls from 20 different…
We have successfully launch our new Gender Equality Curriculum, which took place last week during an engaging two-day event on Vava’u Island. Our committed Program Manager, Lafaele Moala, along with Instructor Manu Tu’alau, well guided participants through important concepts…
Mataliki ended their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 campaign in thrilling fashion, claiming a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Cook Islands thanks to a 90th-minute winner from Leila Hausia-Haugen. After suffering a tough 5-0 defeat to Solomon Islands in…
Tonga’s path to the semi-finals at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 became more uncertain following a 3-0 defeat to hosts Fiji on Tuesday evening at the HFC Bank Stadium. Despite the result, it was a far more competitive…
After a tough opening match, Mataliki is gearing up for what could be their most challenging encounter of the tournament, a clash with host nation Fiji tomorrow. Mataliki suffered a 3-0 defeat to Vanuatu on Saturday in their first…
Mataliki has officially arrived and settled into Suva, Fiji, as preparations ramp up for their highly anticipated OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 opener this Saturday against Vanuatu. The team departed Tonga on Monday afternoon with 15 local-based players, who…
The Tonga Football Association (TFA) wrapped up a successful 2024/2025 domestic season with the official Prize Giving Ceremony for the TFA Challenge Cup, held last weekend following the TFA Annual General Meeting. The event celebrated the achievements of clubs…
In a significant move to broaden its development reach, the Tonga Football Association officially launched a new Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Centre in the island of ʻEua over the weekend. The event marked a key milestone in Tonga Football’s commitment to…
A new milestone has been reached for Tonga football as Daviana Vaka, twin sister of Laveni Vaka, has signed her first professional contract with Fort Lauderdale United FC in the USL Super League. The move comes less than a…
Tonga Football Association’s (TFA) Technical Director and Chief of Football, Kilifi Solia Uele, has been selected as one of just 26 participants worldwide for the third edition of FIFA’s Technical Leadership Diploma, a globally recognised qualification for elite football…
Tonga wrapped up their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship – Qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion, delighting home fans at Teufaiva Stadium with a commanding 5-1 win over American Samoa. After the heartbreak of conceding two late goals in their previous…
Tonga U-16 Men’s National team were left frustrated after a commanding first-half performance ended in a 2-2 draw against Vanuatu, a result that confirms Papua New Guinea’s qualification for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025. Coming off a tough…
Tonga U-16 Men’s National team opened their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 – Qualifying campaign with a challenging match against Papua New Guinea, ultimately falling 5-2 in front of a home crowd at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa. The visiting…
In a dramatic and tense final, Nukuhetulu etched their name into the history books by claiming their first ever Challenge Cup title, overcoming a resilient Lavengatonga side 4-2 on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw through full time and…
Veitongo FC Women have claimed the 2025 Heilala Manongi Cup after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a spirited Nukuhetulu side in a thrilling final that went all the way to extra time at the Loto-Tonga Soka Centre. The star…
The wait is finally over. After five years, the TFA Challenge Cup Final was back, and it’s delivering a storyline no one saw coming. Lavengatonga FC and Nukuhetulu FC will square off in the championship match tomorrow, Saturday 26…
The Tonga U-15 Development Boys’ squad wrapped up their OFC U-15 Development Tournament campaign in 4th place, following a close 2-1 loss to Tahiti in the 3rd and 4th place playoff held yesterday. The tournament, aimed at fostering grassroots…
The Tonga U15 Development Men’s Team are in high spirits and top form as they gear up for their opening match in the second edition of the UEFA-funded OFC U15 Boys Development Tournament. The young squad, led by head…
In 2024, the Just Play program experienced an inspiring year of growth and impact, especially with the launch of our new curriculum on Gender Equality in Tongatapu. We enthusiastically trained 20 dedicated volunteers from various communities in Tongatapu. Our…
The draw for the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 and its Qualifying tournament has been confirmed today at the OFC Home of Football. The championship, set to take place in Samoa in August, will see Future Mataliki, Tonga’s rising…
The draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 has been confirmed, setting the stage for an exciting tournament that will take place in Fiji from July 4 to 19. The announcement was made today at the OFC Home…
Tonga has secured its place in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti later this year after an emphatic 16-0 triumph over American Samoa in the final match of the qualifying tournament in Loto-Tonga Soka Centre. After a crucial…
The Junior Mataliki are on the brink of securing their place in the 2025 OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti, but they must first overcome a determined American Samoa side in their final qualifying match. After a hard-fought 1-0…
Junior Mataliki made a strong start to their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Solomon Islands in Loto-Tonga Soka Centre. A second-half strike from Midfielder Cienna Filimoeatu proved to be the difference, giving the hosts a crucial…
The final 23-player squad for Junior Mataliki team has been confirmed as they prepare to compete in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifier. Under the guidance of experienced coach Mark Uhatahi, the team is determined to make their mark…
For the past ten days, Tonga U-19 National Women’s team, Junior Mataliki has been deep in preparation, pushing their limits in a rigorous training camp designed to sharpen their skills, enhance team chemistry, and solidify their tactical approach. According…
Tongan FIFA Assistant referee Folio Moeaki has made history by excelling at the prestigious CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) pre-season referees’ camp in Asunción, Paraguay. As part of an exchange program that allows Oceania referees to train alongside top…
Get ready for another thrilling year filled with fun, friendship, and transforming lives through the incredible power of football. Just Play is an inspiring multi-country sports development program created by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for youth aged 6…
Eight senior women’s clubs competing in the Heilala Manongi Cup have received a major boost, as they were handed full playing equipment yesterday as part of the competition’s package. The initiative, funded by FIFA, provided essential gear to support…
After dedicating nine impactful years as a Master Instructor for the Just Play Program, Lafaele is excited to embrace the role as the Head of Social Responsibility/Just Play Project Manager again after 16 years working on this program. This…
After a decade of tireless dedication, Palu ‘Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa is wrapping up her extraordinary chapter as the Head of the Social Responsibility/Just Play Project Manager. This initiative has become a shining example of how sport can incite change and…
Tonga Football Association is prepared to host its first OFC competition of 2025 in March. Building on the momentum of successfully organising three qualifying tournaments last year, marking a return to hosting duties since 2017, the Kingdom will welcome…
The first-ever Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Major Tournament concluded in spectacular fashion as Vava’u secured a historic 1-0 victory over Vahe-Loto (Central District) in the final, held today at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Centre. While mini tournaments have been held…
Tipiloma Faletau, a 35-year-old woman hailing from the village of Okoa Vava’u. Others know her as Tipi for short. She is employed full-time by the Vava’u Football Association in the role of a cleaner. Apart from her role as a cleaner, she also volunteers for the Just Play program. She began her journey with the program as a volunteer back in 2012. After that, she took a…
The OFC Grassroot Just Play Programme have reached the shore of the furthest island of Niuafo’ou in Tonga. Niuafo’ou is a remote volcanic island in the Kingdom of Tonga, located in the North of Tonga. Distance from Niuafo’ou to Tongatapu…
Calls for Overseas-Based Tongan Players as Preparations Include US Tours and Tryouts The Tonga Football Association (TFA) has officially launched its preparations for what promises to be an exciting and competitive 2025 season, focusing on the OFC (Oceania Football…
Tongatapu Island has marked a significant milestone in its youth sports development with the completion of the ‘This is How We Football’ (TIHWF) program across all four of its communities. The program culminated yesterday with the successful conclusion in…
The Lapaha community has successfully completed the This Is How We Football (TIHWF) program, marking a significant milestone in its engagement with football at the grassroots level. The program, guided by an eight-week curriculum, concluded this week on the…
The Just Play Gender Equality Program successfully concluded the 2024 season in Tongatapu. For the past five months, our program was delivered across 74 Government Primary Schools from the Eastern District to the Town District. Throughout the past five…
The FIFA-MA Referees Course for the Tonga Football Association (TFA) concluded successfully on Saturday, 28th September, after five days of comprehensive training. The course was led by FIFA Referees Instructor, Jimmy Warai of Papua New Guinea, and was officially…
In a historic achievement for Tonga, the Future Mataliki, Tonga’s U16 Women’s National Team, secured their first-ever bronze medal at the OFC U16 Women’s Championship. The determined squad overcame a formidable New Caledonia side 1-0, marking a significant moment…
Semi-Final: Tonga vs New Zealand – 18/9/24 In a thrilling finish to the Tonga National U16 Women’s team’s pool matches, they have once again secured a place in the semi-final after a commanding 6-0 victory over the Cook Islands….
Samoa 2-1 Tonga (After Extra Time) Tu’ulalupe’s dream of continuing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers ended in dramatic fashion after a hard-fought battle against Samoa, which saw the game stretched into extra time. Despite leading for much…
Tonga’s U16 National Women’s team, nicknamed the Future Mataliki, made an impressive start to their OFC U16 Women’s Championship campaign, holding host nation Fiji to a dramatic 3-3 draw. In a fast-paced and intense match, both teams showed resilience,…
Tonga’s U16 National Women’s Team, affectionately known as “Future Mataliki,” is on the cusp of an exciting journey as they begin their campaign in the OFC U16 Women’s Championship. The tournament serves as the gateway to next year’s FIFA…
Tonga kicked off their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a crucial 3-1 win over the Cook Islands, a result that sees them take a significant step forward in their journey. In a match where both sides left everything…
As the FIFA World Cup Qualifier 2026 kicks off in the Oceania region, the Tonga National Men’s Football team, known as Tu’ulalupe, is ready to face the Cook Islands in their must-win opener. The excitement and anticipation were evident…
The Tonga National Men’s Football Team, led by Captain Hemaloto Polovili, has arrived in Samoa, poised to begin their campaign for a coveted spot in the second stage of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026. The 22-man squad, who…
In a landmark event for Tongan football, the Tonga Football Association (TFA) has signed its first-ever Sponsorship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Custom Athletics USA, marking the beginning of a historic partnership. The MOU signifies Custom Athletics’ commitment as…
Tonga’s national men’s football team, Tu’ulalupe, has embarked on a momentous journey in their quest to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team, full of hope and determination, departed from Fua’amotu International Airport yesterday, with a 22-player…
On Saturday, August 17th, the Tonga Football Association (TFA) marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Vava’u TDS Centre. This momentous occasion was graced by the presence of TFA President, Lord Ve’ehala, General Secretary Lui ‘Aho, Chairman…
In a significant boost for football development in Tonga, the TDS (Talent Development Scheme) Centres in Tongatapu have been fully equipped with the latest training gear, ready to take the first steps toward nurturing the next generation of elite…
Tonga’s U16 National Women’s Team and the Tonga National Futsal Women’s Team entered their training camp on Sunday evening with a focus on both athletic preparation and personal development. The camp serves as a critical part of their preparation…
Leaving Only Vava’u Centre to be Launched This Week Tonga’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) officially launched its three TDS Centres in Tongatapu on Saturday, 10th August 2024. This milestone follows the pilot program led by the Vahe-Loto Centre, which…
In an effort to promote and develop women’s football in Tonga, the Tonga Football Association (TFA) has introduced the Coaches Curriculum Guide for the “This is How We Football” programme during a two-day workshop. The workshop, led by Adelaite…
This year’s Tonga Secondary Schools Football Competition (TSSFC) will see a new champion emerge in the U-19 Boys division. The much-anticipated final will feature a thrilling showdown between Tonga College and ‘Apifo’ou College. Last year, Mo’unga’olive made history by…
Tonga’s dream of participating in their first ever FIFA World Cup is on the verge of becoming reality, thanks to FIFA’s new format which expands the number of participating teams from 32 to 48. This change ensures that Oceania…
Andrew Funaki has been a Just Play participant since he was seven years old and has now become one of the programme’s newest volunteer recruits. Flashback to Andrew being seven years old. His late father Taitusi Funaki was very…
Tangitangi ‘a Lupe Moala, is the Data Entry Officer for one of the Sport for Development in Tonga known as the Just Play Program under Tonga Football Association for three years. She is one of the staff member who…
My name is Manulaaine Tu’alau. I am 40 years old and I live at Veitongo, Tongatapu. I grew up in a family with eight siblings and I am the fifth child. I work as an Instructor and Development Officer…
My name is Paea ‘I Vaiola Vanila and I am 22 years old. I come from Ha’asini but currently live at Vaini. My father is Seleola Vanila and my mother is Mele Vanila. I am one of the volunteer…
In a historic stride for Tonga football, the U15 Girls Development Team from Tonga has embarked on a journey to the International stage, participating in the inaugural OFC U15 Girls Development Tournament held in Lautoka, Fiji. This tournament, supported…
A new Gender Equality curriculum has been launched by the Tonga Just Play Programme during a two-day training at the Home of Football conducted by local Just Play Master Instructor, Lafaele Moala. President of Tonga Football Association, Lord Ve’ehala,…
In a milestone event for football development in the Pacific region, Tonga recently hosted their first OFC Coach Educator Certificate Course at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Center. The four-day intensive program brought together 11 coaches from six countries, including Tonga,…
In a monumental display of skill and determination, the Tonga U-16 Men’s National Team etched their names into Tonga football history by securing a resounding 7-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in the final match of the OFC U-16…
‘Inoke Fakapulia Vailea is one of the volunteers for the Just Play Programme in ‘Eua Island. Vailea struggles to remember what year he became involved in the programme but he is relishing his first time ever working as a…
In a thrilling start to their campaign, the Tonga U-16 National Men’s Team showcased their skill and determination with a resounding 3-0 win against American Samoa. From the outset, Tonga demonstrated a solid defense, effectively thwarting early attacks from…
Tonga’s football scene is abuzz with excitement as the nation’s U-16 Men’s National Team gears up to make its debut in the upcoming OFC U-16 Men’s Championship – Qualifying. With a 23-man squad carefully selected and diligently trained, anticipation…
Since 2010, the Just Play program in Tonga has been using football as a tool to encourage positive behaviors and develop resilience among children and young people. In addition, the program provides a pathway that gives opportunities for these…
In a highly anticipated match, the Tonga National Under-19 Men’s football team opened their campaign with a nail-biting 1-1 draw against the Cook Islands. The encounter was filled with intense moments, showcasing the determination of both sides to reach…
In a tense and hard-fought battle, Tonga succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Cook Islands in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup. Both teams, having missed out on qualification, put on a spirited display in a do-or-die encounter that…
As the anticipation builds and the excitement reverberates across Tonga, the national football team, affectionately known as Tu’ulalupe, gears up for an exhilarating journey in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup – Qualifying Stage. Coach Kilifi Uele has meticulously finalized…
Loto-Tonga witnessed an extraordinary event as over a hundred young football enthusiasts converged to display their skills at the very first Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Mini Tournament. The tournament, initially slated to be exclusive to the Vahe-Loto Talent Development…
After clinching the 2023 Premier Women’s Championship title, Veitongo FC is set to embark on a historic journey as they make their debut appearance in the OFC Women’s Champions League. This prestigious tournament, which commenced last year in Papua…
In a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Veitongo FC faced a devastating 3-2 defeat against Tupapa Maraerenga in the final match of the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying Stage. The game showcased…
In a riveting encounter that saw no goals but plenty of action, Veitongo FC managed to secure the top spot on the OFC Champions League – Qualifying Stage table after a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Vaivase Tai FC. The…
In a sensational display of skill and dominance, Veitongo Football Club marked their debut in the OFC Champions League campaign with an emphatic 13-0 victory over Vaiala Tonga. Led by the seasoned center, Vai Lutu, the team showcased an…
The small island nation of Tonga is abuzz with excitement as Veitongo FC, fresh off their victory in the TFA Major League 2023, prepares to make a bid for a coveted spot in the OFC Champions League. After a…
In a thrilling encounter at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, Samoa secured a spot in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over the Mataliki. The game, was a testament to the passion and determination of Pacific football. Host nation…
In a heart-stopping display of athleticism and determination, Mataliki’s national football team kept their Olympic dreams alive with a stunning 2-1 victory over Vanuatu. The match, which unfolded with twists and turns, showcased the resilience and skill of Mataliki’s…
The Mataliki women’s football team embarked on their quest for Olympic qualification with a spirited performance in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania Qualifier. Despite facing a formidable opponent in defending champions New Zealand, Mataliki showcased resilience and…
Sophiana Moala is a 13 year-old who has never met her parents. The third child in a family of five, her parents migrated to New Zealand shortly after she was born leaving her and her siblings to be raised…
“Being the first, I hope to not be the last and encourage others to do the same” 21-year-old Mataliki defender, Laveni Vaka has become the first Tongan female professional soccer player after being the 13th pick in the fourth round…
Sione Saafi is a 17-year-old boy who loves football like many other boys his age. However, unlike the others Sione has intellectual disability. At class three, his school principal identified that Sione had a speech delay, but that has…
Tonga Football Association has successfully launched its first ever Talent Development Centre, the Vahe Loto TD Centre intended as a pilot for the other three Talent Development Centres. In a short program directed by Tonga Talent Development Manager, Hemaloto…
A three days Talent Development Refresher Course confirmed the launching of the first TD Centre as a pilot for rest of the three TD Centres next week. The course commenced on Monday for coaches from the four TD Centres…
Both Tonga’s National Football teams was knocked-out in pool stages despite Mataliki having a draw with Tahiti in their opening match with Samoa forcing the Women’s team out with a defeat 4-1. Tu’ulalupe lost both their group matches to…
“It is with profound sadness that we learn of the untimely passing of our coworker Teiapa’a who has always been an unassuming and low profile Referee Instructor . On behalf of the TFA Family I would like to express…
With few more days to kick-off, Tonga’s National Football pack have set foot in Honiara, Solomon Islands ready to compete in the 17th South Pacific Games 2023. A 50 members squad comprised of 40 players Men and Women with…
Deemed as one of the finals to be remembered in the Tonga Major League history as Veitongo won the 2023 championship in an epic final against Navutoka in the Loto-Tonga, Home of Football. Having lost four games in the…
Veitongo has kept their dream of winning the Major League title for 5 consecutive years alive after giving Nukuhetulu a 12-0 hammering in the Men Premier second Semi-Final last Saturday 28th October. A tremendous performance by Hemaloto Polovili sees the…
Tonga Football Association’s Head of Social Responsibility and Just Play Manager, Mrs Palu Tu’amoheloa had the privilege to be amongst of more than 100 FIFA Learners from 70 Member Associations who graduated from the FIFA Safeguarding in Sport Diploma held…
Once considered underdogs, the football team from the Hahake District has defied the odds with an undefeated season that has electrified and inspired spectators in Loto-Tonga Football Centre and beyond. Navutoka Premier Men’s team, under the coaching of Sione…
Ha’amoko FC has booked their place in the 2024 Major League Men’s Premier Division after beating Longoteme in an entertaining final on Saturday 21st October in Loto-Tonga Football Centre main field. The two sides was both locked 2 all in…
FIFA Futsal Referee Instructor, Neil Poloso has acknowledged the progress in 20 local Futsal referees after 5 days of conducting an MA Futsal Referees course held in the Loto-Tonga Football Center from Monday 16th to the Friday 20th of October. More…
Tonga Just Play Team had the opportunity to visit the Ofa Tui mo ‘Amanaki Center (OTA) to run fun sport program for children with disability. The OTA center is under Tonga Red Cross Society and known as the Special…
Gender Equality has been one of FIFA’s intention to showcase during the FIFA Women’s World Cup that was just recently displayed in the Oceania region of New Zealand and Australia. That intention has spread all over Oceania Football Confederation’s…
Sione Tu’ifangaloka will lead Tonga National Futsal Men’s Team 2023 A 14 Men Squad has settled in Auckland, New Zealand ready to compete in their second OFC Futsal Nations Cup which is set to kick-off this coming Sunday the…
An 18 Men squad has landed in Aotearoa on a mission to qualify for the next Summer Olympics hosted in Paris France next year. The team is coached by Ma’ake ‘Uhatahi who was the assistant coach for the Mataliki…
JOB ADVERTISEMENTFROM TONGA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (TFA) Members of the public are hereby advised there is a Job Vacancy of Accounts Clerk position at Tonga Football Association including the following tasks: 1. Payment of expenses with accurate accounts coding and budgets.2. Receipting…
Ha’ato’u’s very own Leimoni Moala is set to make his debut for the Tonga National Beach Soccer Team in Tahiti in the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup after converting from International Rugby into Beach Football and now he is…
Tonga National Beach Soccer Men’s Team known as “Tautahi” has departed Tonga in bound for Tahiti via New Zealand to take part in the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023 commencing on the 22nd of August, Tuesday next week. The…
A FIFA-MA Referees Course is currently underway in Tongatapu running for 5 days from 15th to 19th of August. Course was officially opened this morning by Tonga Football Association’s General Secretary, Mr. Lui ‘Aho with 21 Referees and 9 Referee Instructors…
Secondary School Football Competition has wrapped up today with prize giving ceremony for victors and winners of each divisions as well as individual prizes for outstanding players throughout the competition. This year’s competition was kicked-off on the 17th of June…
First time for Veitongo to lose a game since 2018’s lost to Lotoha’apai in the TFA Major League Final For the first time after four years, 3 times back to back champion Veitongo FC’s Men Premier’s Team were defeated…
Tonga’s very own Assistant Referee Folio Moeaki was one of three referees appointed from the OFC region to officiate in the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 hosted in Argentina. New Zealand’s Campell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh is the only inside referee appointed…
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the 3 Days FIFA-TFA TALENT DEVELOPMENT COACHES/SCOUT WORKSHOP in Loto-Tonga, Home of Football, TFA’s General Secretary, Lui ‘Aho outlined the electing of Hemaloto Polovili as first manager of the new FIFA Talent Development…
TFA Referee, Tellos Toni Kaufusi on his experience from OFC U15 Development Tournament Tellos Toni Kaufusi, sixth out of nine children, born and raised in Falaleu in the Island of Vava’u is one of Tonga Football Association’s most improving…
Ana Lauteau, a 20-year-old highly skilled individual, resides in Loto Ha’apai. Born into a family of eight, she is the fifth child, growing up with her mother and six siblings in the island of Ha’ano, Ha’apai. She lost her…
A three quarters match sees Tonga’s U-15 Development Team lost their opening match 4-0 to the Solomon Islands U-15 Development Team on Tuesday morning 11th of April. The game against the Solomon Islands U-15 Development Team is the first of…
Vava’u Football has successfully conducted their first MA Coaching course for 2023 with an aim to upgrade the coaches’ knowledge to help them better conduct match related training sessions for their respective clubs. 18 coaches from different Football Clubs in…
Swiss Beach Soccer expert, Angelo Schirinzi’s visit to the Ha’apai Football was a huge boost to the Tautahi team as their preparation for the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023 is still under way. Angelo Schirinzi along with TFA…
After weeks of cancelled training due to weather and field condition, Future and Young Mataliki was able to kick-off with their first training for 2023 in Loto-Tonga Soccer Center on Tuesday 28th of April. Connie Selby expressed her excitement about…
With a thinner chance of grabbing the last spot for the OFC Champions League 2023 after Veitongo’s 1-0 lost to Tupapa Maraerenga FC last Saturday, Veitongo faces a must win game against Samoa’s Champion Lupe Ole Soaga SC this evening. Head Coach,…
A squad of 18 players and 4 officials departed the Fua’amotu Airport on Tuesday evening 14th of February heading to Apia, Samoa to represent Veitongo Football Club that is taking part in the OFC Champions League 2023 Qualifying Stage….
With only 4 months before the U19 OFC championship on June 2023, there is a lot to do. Up to 48 enthusiastic young Tongan female players attending last year’s training it is hoped the same enthusiasm will be shown…
“Retreat is a word or signal used by an army force or a group of people when they fall back or withdraw from a battle or war, we gather here today to retreat but not to withdraw from our…
Opportunities to impress scouts were handed to numerous grassroots players from different clubs as they gathered in Loto-Tonga Home of Football for the first trials of the U-15 Men’s Team on Monday Evening 6th of February. 71 player’s names were…
After one day from the TFA Major League 2022 Final, Champion Veitongo FC returned into the training pitch to continue with their preparation for the OFC Champions League Qualifying Stage which is set to take place in Apia Samoa….
Veitongo Football Club have secured another year of the TFA Major League Trophy in their cabin after both Men and Women teams triumphs in both Premier category final on Saturday 28th January 2023. In the Premier Women’s final, Veitongo opened…
A 23 men squad is currently preparing for the 2023 OFC U-17 Championship which is set to start on the 11th of January next year in Suva, Fiji. This 23 Men is the final squad after months and weeks…
FIFA-MA Futsal Coaching Course has wraped up today in the Tonga Home of Football, Loto-Tonga after 5 days of learning, sharing, running and also demonstrating as explained by Tonga Football Association’s Technical Director, Kilifi Uele during the closing ceremony…
OFC Player Development Officer, Phillip Parker is currently in the Kingdom in his mission to have a look at Tonga’s grassroots environment and also to do some assessments about the needs of the coaching staff but also to reconnect…
The Just Play Grassroot Programme in two islands celebrated the International Children’s Day with over 300 children in Tongatapu and Ha’apai islands. This year we focus on EQUALITY AND INCLUSION FOR EVERY CHILD. Ha’apai island manage to gathered 177…
FIFA-MA Referees Course for Tonga Referees kicks-off in Loto-Tonga Home of Football this morning as 26 referees from the Islands of Vava’u, ‘Eua and Tongatapu participates in this important occasion. Opening Ceremony was led by a prayer from TFA…
23 participants from across different Islands of Ha’apai took part in the FIFA-MA Beach Soccer Referees Course over the past five days in the Capital of Ha’apai, Pangai. The course was conducted by FIFA Referees Instructor, Mr Neil Poloso…
Just Play team joined all Early Childhood Schools in Tongatapu in celebrating the International Children’s Day with a theme BE HAPPY! According to one of the Education Officer, Soana Kafa said: “We are excited to involve football in this…
FIFA Futsal Referee Instructor, Neil Poloso was warmly greeted by the Ha’apai Football Association’s President, Rev. ‘Ifalemi Malafu along with Ha’apai Football Manager, Mr. Peni Fatafehi joined with 23 participants in the opening ceremony of the 4th FIFA-MA Beach…
One of the most exciting and hard-working coaches in Ha’apai is Malakai Veatupu from the village of Ha’ano located in the Island of Kauvai. Mr Veatupu is the coach of Ha’ano’s Beach Soccer team participating in their second year…
American-based FIFA Coach Instructor, Ramon Raya is currently in the Island of Ha’apai conducting the 3rd FIFA Coaching Course for Beach Soccer for the Tonga Football Association Beach Soccer Coaches. 22 participants from different Islands in Ha’apai gathered in…
Training sessions are continuing to be conducted on a Monday afternoon 5.00pm to 6.15pm for Tongan girls U16 and U19 age groups to identify talented Tongan National Youth Women’s Team Players for the OFC U16 and U19 Championships in…
An intelligent teacher shaping young minds in Tonga. That is what Katoa Lomu of Ha’ateiho dreaming of and currently trying to do. Making a change in his community through football is his wish since he became a volunteer with…
TFA Major League 2021 Champion, Veitongo FC has started off their campaign with a victory 6-0 over their 2021 final opponent, Folaha FC. Reigning champion did not score until three of their experienced players went on late in the…
‘Eua Football Associaiton’s Grassroots Competition has wrapped up with Fata’ulua winning the Under-12 Boys Division and Petani winning the Under-12 Girls Division. According to EFA’s Manager, Maui Tafea the teams has improved a lot from last year’s competition and…
The TFA National U16 | U19 Women’s Team Trials and Senior Women’s National Team Train-on Squads trials have commenced at TFA Headquarters grounds on a Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 5 pm starting time. Training and trial matches are…
TFA Major League has kicked off for 2022 with more teams joining this year’s campaign. According to TFA’s Competition Officer Hemaloto Polovili, 41 teams competed for last year’s cup in three different divisons and for this year’s competition, 5…
FIFA Futsal Referee Instructor, Ken Wallace was warmly greeted by the Tonga Football Association’s President, Lord. Ve’ehala along with the General Secretary, Mr. Lui ‘Aho with 25 participants in the opening ceremony of the first ever FIFA-MA Futsal Referees…
Tonga Football Association’s Coach Education Centre along with it’s Technical Director has launched it’s latest local Coach Educator course on Thursday 8th of September with an aim to develop coach educator competences by providing experiences while preparing coaches to…
First XI to play Tahiti named by head coach Tonga National U-19 Men’s team will open their campaign in the OFC U-19 Championship tomorrow night against the host country’s side and head coach Timote Polovili is confident that the…
Both Veitongo FC Women’s and Men’s Team won back to back title Veitongo Football Club has retained their title for another year in the TFA Futsal League competition after both their women and men senior teams won both finals…
Tonga will play two games in New Zealand, one against New Zealand’s National Men Under 19 Tonga U-19 National Men’s Team has departed for Auckland, New Zealand to play two friendly games as part of their preparation for the…
More teams will join the competition for next round “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” This was the opening remarks from the President of the Tonga Football…
National Men’s Futsal team will start preparing for the OFC Futsal Invitational 2022 After three weeks of trials and preparation, National Men’s Futsal coach Mr. Manu Tu’alau has finalized his 12-men squad to represent Tonga in the upcoming OFC…
“It is now a do or die situation and every game from now on will be played as a final”, Kilifi Uele Kiana Swift’s one goal against Cook Islands was enough to put Mataliki through to the quarter finals…
Tonga Football Association’s referee department congratulated our very own, Lata Kaumatule and also our newly recruit Feliuaki Felila Kolotau as they depart the Fua’amotu Airport to be part of the match officials in Fiji during the OFC Women’s National…
Tonga National U-19 Men’s team face a tough group at the OFC under-19 Championship in September; the last quarter of the year 2022. Groups for the OFC U-19 Championship have been drawn at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva,…
Despite of the Mataliki team facing new challenges the day before their opening game, head coach, Connie Selby is confident that the team is ready and excited for the game against Samoa tomorrow evening. “Having chatted to the girls…
Sport helps people around the world through life issues and to develop their standard of living. Behind every sports person there is a pathway which has been followed since childhood with goals which they’ve set to achieve in the…
Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho warmly welcomed the Tonga National Women’s Football Team, which is currently in Australia to undertake a high-performance training camp in preparation for the OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifying in July 2022. During…
When Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai submarine volcano erupted on 15 January, it caused a devastating Tsunami and covered the kingdom of Tonga in a blanket of volcanic ash. On the outer island of ‘Eua, the tsunami caused extensive damage, destroying…
On October 15, Global Handwashing Day is observed around the world to raise awareness around the importance of hand hygiene in keeping you safe and healthy. The importance of this day has increased ten-fold since the outbreak of the COVID…
OFC Women’s Football Ambassador Lositika Feke and former Tonga national women’s player Tangimausia Ma’afu served as volunteers at the Tonga Football Association’s (TFA) girls’ festival a fortnight ago, which saw over 150 girls attend. Held on the eastern district…
Tonga Football Association marked the International Safe Sport Day at the Home of Football with a festival hosted by the Just Play Grassroots programme, on Saturday 7th of August, 2021. Eighteen communities attended the festival, including parents, volunteers and…
Holeva have been crowned champion of Vava’u’s first-ever Just Play Fun Futsal Tournament 2021 after taking out both the U-8 and U-12 grades. Holeva is one of the new communities involved in the Just Play Programme, and they drew…
The inaugural Tonga Futsal League culminated in a thrilling final between two worthy sides, but it was consistent concentration that helped Lo’ihele-Fahefa to an 8-7 victory over Veitongo. Lo’ihele-Fahefa finished top of Group A with a slim one-point margin over…
Members of the public are hereby advised there is a Job Vacancy of Accounts Officer position at Tonga Football Association including the following tasks: Payment of expenses with accurate accounts coding and budgets. Receipting of inward cash and direct…
A two-day training of Health and WASH was successfully run in Ha’apai last week, conducted by the Master Instructor Lafaele Moala, and Futsal Instructor Manu Tu’alau. Two remote islands of Ha’apai group, ‘Uiha and Kauvai involve in the programme…
At Tonga Football Association we are proud of the work the Just Play Team does to support the development of football, and communities, across the Kingdom. The Just Play Programme has inspired a group of individuals to become a…
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:4 quoted by Rev. Fetu’u Vea. Every good thing must come to an end, OFC Senior C License Course was officially…
As stipulate in the TFA Status, Chapter 27: Part 1,”The Annual General Meeting must be held once a year”. The TFA Annual General Meeting took place at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Center over the week-end, an event that brought representatives…
The Just Play Programme is reaching out to children at Wesleyan Primary Schools not only to develop football, but to promote children’s health and hygiene. There are eight Wesleyan Primary Schools here in Tonga and this is the first…
The Tonga Football Association (TFA) hosted a three-day Referees Instructors course as part of their continuous effort towards professional development. Led by TFA Head of Refereeing Tevita Vea it was the first time Instructors from outer islands ‘Eua, Vava’u, …
The Tonga Football Association Social Responsibility and Women’s Football departments have collaborated for the first time to deliver a Women’s Capacity Building Workshop on Vava’u. Palu Uhatahi-Tu’amoheloa, TFA Head of Social Responsibility, co-facilitated the three-day workshop alongside women’s football…
Following the arrival of the 6-12-year Just Play Programme in October 2020, ‘Eua is ready to implement the next stage of programme after the successful delivery of a two-day training by Tonga Just Play. Fifteen volunteers attended the Sport…
The Just Play Fun Futsal tournament brought 600 + boys and girls to the Vava’u High School Indoor Hall regardless of it being the first time for the indoor sport to be introduced to the island. Soane Mailangi, Just…
Intermediary Report for the period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 Kingdom of Tonga, 1 April 2021. This is to confirm that since 1 April 2020, for each player registration here at the Tonga Football Association, or whose…
FIFA President shares experience with members of G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football FIFA offered as a global partner to help governments to fight corruption FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed the G20…
Fifteen new volunteers include eleven females and four males underwent training in the Just Play Health and WASH curriculum during a two-day training course at the Vava’u football office in Makave last week. This is to equipped volunteers with…
Since the outbreak of COVID_19 pandemic, FIFA has continuously reiterated the need to put health first as well as the well-being of players, officials and everyone who participates in any football activity, must be of primary importance. Today, Tonga…
Tonga Football Staff and the Executive Board members gathered to Vakaloa Beach Resort for one-and-a-half-day retreat with the theme, Lead the Change As one! Getting out of our daily routine and seeing the world from a different angle! The…
Date: 16 February 2021 Contract No. and Title: FIFA TFA – NCB-202 Proposed Tonga Football Association Stadium Deadline for Submission of 13 March 2021 at 02:30PM Bids: The Tonga Football Association has obtained a Grant from the Federation…
The Heilala Manongi Cup with TOP 5,000.00 cash goes to Tongatapu Vahe Loto after winning 5 – 4 in their neck-and-neck match against Tongatapu Vahe Hahake. In the first half, Lupe Vaea opened scoring early for Tongatapu Vahe Hahake…
Match Day 2 is now completed with Lolomana’ia on top of Pool A while Tongatapu Vahe Loto top of Pool B. Still overwhelmed at having etched their names in the top of Pool A, coach Tapukitea Fakasi’eiki is hoping…
The Heilala Manongi Cup kicks off this weekend with the eight Districts of Tonga fighting it out to be crowned champions. In February 2020, FIFA and TFA began to map out how and when to roll out Heilala Manongi…
The Heilala Manongi women’s football project in Tonga has continued to hit milestones with the Ha’apai island group the latest to benefit. The project launched across Tonga in August, after being held up by the pandemic, and with the…
Kilifi Uele has played at elite level in Oceania for four decades His international career pre-dates Tonga’s FIFA World Cup history One of the oldest goalscorers in international football history It would be quicker to list what Kilifi Uele…
There were more than 400 young girls gathered at the Loto-Tonga Soccer center to play fun football activities that led by Kilifi Uele (TFA Technical Director) and the Veitongo Premier Football team. Tonga Football Association (TFA) is now prepared…
Representatives from governments and non-governments and business communities gathered for discussions explored and debated some of the key priorities for the future development of football here in the Kingdom of Tonga. Currently there are seven different divisions/departments within the…
On the occasion of the 1st Football Convention in Tonga, Tonga Football hosted with the theme, “Build vibrant and healthy communities”. This two-day event was held at the Fa’onelua Convention Center, in Nuku’alofa on 29 and 30 July 2020,…
Over 200 people gathered at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Centre to receive the food and hygiene packages through OFC Solidarity Fund during this global pandemic period. When the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus disease COVID−19 a pandemic, OFC…
France 2019 was a game-changer for women’s football Sarai Bareman reflects on the tournament and challenges since Discusses COVID-19 relief plan and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup This time last year, Sarai Bareman was excitedly preparing for the Final…
A COMET refresher workshop was held at the Home of Football, Loto-Tonga Soccer Centre on the 24th – 25th June 2020. The workshop was attended by Tonga Football staff and is expected to share best practice in the use…
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be staged in Australia and New Zealand, following a vote taken by the FIFA Council during its meeting held via videoconference, the result of which was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino….
He’s seen a lot during his lengthy stint in the game and has been the Technical Director for the Tonga Football Association since 2005. His international playing career began more than 20 years ago and he was part of…
Lolotonga ko eni e fu’u taimi faingata’a ni, ‘oku fiema’u pe ke ke longomu’i, ho sino ‘atamai me’atepuu ho laumalie. ‘I he’ene pehee, fiema’u ke ke muimui kiheni ka e kakato ho’o mo’ui faka’aho, malo koe fie poupou ia…
Intermediary Report for the period 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020 Kingdom of Tonga, 1 April 2020. This is to confirm that since 1 April 2019, for each player registration here at the Tonga Football Association, or whose…
Dear Football Friends, As you are all aware, the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus disease COVID−19 a pandemic. Under these circumstances, we must now do everything in our power to protect fans, players, coaches, and everyone else…
The new participation growth project, called “HEILALA MANONGI” successfully launch in ‘Eua, Vava’u and finally in Tongatapu. The Tonga Football President, Lord Ve’ehala officially launched the Heilala Manongi together with Belinda Wilson, FIFA Women’s Football Technical Consultant, Emma Evans,…
FIFA has reiterated its support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching an awareness campaign led by six world-renowned coaches, who request everyone across the world to follow five key tactics that tackle…
Women’s football is on the rise in the Pacific which is no surprise given the passion, dedication and hard work epitomised by one of our region’s most iconic female administrators. Football means everything to Adelaide Tuivailala, who first emerged…
Veitongo FC face a must-win situation when they meet Tupapa Maraerenga FC in their OFC Champions League 2020 Qualifying Stage match in Auckland on Friday. Only a victory will see the Tongan club grab the final spot on offer…
Following a lengthy playing career for Veitongo FC in Tonga, Mark Uhatahi is in his first season coaching the club and that includes directing three of his brothers around the pitch. The Uhatahi family is a big part of…
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MAJOR LEAGUE 2019
DRAW 18, 26 OCTOBER 2019 LOTOTONGA
DRAW 15 RESULTS TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2019
DRAW 15 RESULTS, SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 2019
LATE HONOURABLE SAMIUELA ‘AKILISI POHIVA Reference : Acknowledge: Image – Credit of tonga.embassy.gov.au Reference: Wording: Credit of Adelaite Tuivailala, Design: Soane Pua END
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FOOTBALL CLUBS AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TONGA CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVING FREE FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE REAGAN MILSTEIN FOUNDATION. Reagan Milstein Foundation was founded by Kevin Milstein to carry-on the legacy and good works of his son. Since then, Reagan Milstein…
FOR TONGA AND ESPECIALLY THE ISLAND OF HA’APAI, TAUTAHI BEACH SOCCER TEAM STILL REMAIN THEIR HEROES. While the game against Tahiti was on, the Governor and the people of the Ha’apai Island gathered together and they were excited watching…
THE TONGA NATIONAL BEACH SOCCER TEAM LEAVING TONGA, 13 JUNE, FOR TAHITI FOR THEIR FIRST EVER PARTICIPATION IN AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, THE OFC BEACH SOCCER NATION CUP. This year’s OFC Beach Soccer Nation Cup will be hosted by the…
RECENTLY THE FINAL FOR THE INTER-COMMUNITY TOURNAMENT FOR JUST PLAY 13-16 YEAR OLD HELD AT LOTOTONGA SOCCER CENTRE, THE “HOME OF FOOTBALL”. The tournament is one of Just Play program in bringing kids of nine communities together from the…
Lord Ve ‘ehala Claims The Longest Term As President Of Tonga Football Association
Intermediary Report for the Period 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019 Kingdom of Tonga, 10 April 2019. This is to confirm that since 1 April 2018, for each player registration here at the Tonga Football Association, or whose…
Tonga have made an historic mark on the world stage as they performed valiantly against a strong Bolivia side, going down 7-2 in their opening match at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While it will go…
A small group of young women are writing their names into the history books in Tonga as they build-up to their debut on the world stage this week. Tonga’s U-18 women’s futsal team are set to become the first…
FIFA selected Tonga to be part of the pilot phase for FIFA’s new women’s football development programmes. This project which will focus on participation growth – a key pillar of our women’s football strategy whereby FIFA is aiming to…
Tonga grabbed another historic event when they were called to represent Oceania region to the Youth Olympic Games 2018 in Buenos Aires. Tonga pulled out in Group C with Trindad n Tobago, Thailand, Spain and Bolivia. The Head of…
The children from 26 government primary schools at Tongatapu and ‘Eua were adequately adjusted to the just play emergency program since the beginning from GPS Angaha. Since the program launched, the Just Play Emergency team started straight away from…
The Tonga Football grabbed with both hands the Just Play Emergency program at the home of football since Tropical Cyclone Gita visited Tonga in February this year. The emergency program was first launched in Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Winston…
The Tongans put on their best performance in their final showcase against Tahiti to restrict Tahiti to just a 2-0 victory. In all Tonga’s games, this was their best performance in the championship although they were playing with the…
The Oceania Football Confederation is on the lookout for a new Women’s Football Development Officer to join the technical department in Auckland, New Zealand. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading women’s football in OFC in a manner…
The 11th edition of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, being held from the 18 November to 1 December 2018, will see women’s football visit all three provinces in host nation New Caledonia. The match schedule for the region’s premier…
Despite heavy losses to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, Tonga midfielder Jacob Kilmartin believes accepting the invitation to join Tonga’s U-19 squad was one of his best decisions in his life. Born in Dublin, Ireland but residing in…
Tonga was hoping to deliver another solid performance like their opening 45 against Papua New Guinea, Tonga came out buoyant and ready to deliver. However the mood quickly turned when keeper Sionela Lui slipped, allowing Robert Tipelu to finish…
It is very unusual to see two brothers called up to a national youth team, especially when they’re not twins, but that’s exactly how it has played out for the Tu’ifangalokas who are representing Tonga in this month’s OFC…
When referee Joel Hopken blew the final whistle Papua New Guinea were leading with four goals, while Tonga was scoreless. But the Tongans played their best right through the 90 minutes as local spectators were cheering for them at…
Tonga U-19 marked their names in the history of Tongan football when they won the OFC U-19 Championship Qualifier in the Cook Islands. Now, after two months of heavy training and preparation, the side is ready to get underway…
Tonga Football Association Competitions Manager Penateti Feke is representing Tonga at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 after being appointed as a competition coordinator for the tournament which got underway this month. Feke is currently the team…
12-year-old promising football players and 12-year-old aspiring journalists from Australia, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga and Vanuatu have returned to their home countries as Football For Friendship Young Ambassadors after…
In 2011 Shannon Frizell got selected in to the Tonga National U 17 team to represent Tonga to the OFC U 17 qualifying championship in New Zealand as the Tongan goalkeeper but now Frizell has been selected to play…
Tonga Football also joined the rest of the Oceania countries in mourning the lost of Miss Emmie Sope, the Just Play Program Manager, that she has called to rest. Palu ‘Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa, the Just Play Project Manager and her…
Tonga set local hearts aflutter with a stunning comeback against American Samoa to equalize the score, 2 all to live their campaign alive. Tonga team stayed away from their game plan in the first half and the credit should…
A slice of Oceania football history was created as Tonga and Samoa fought out a tense 1-all draw on the final Match Day of the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Qualifier tournament hosted by Cook Islands. When New Zealand referee…
Football is more than just a game for many with the camaraderie that comes with the team environment also an important factor for many players. It’s exactly that bond between teammates which is inspiring Tonga pair Mohammad Rajani and…
A physical and fiercely contested title decider is anticipated by the coaches of both Tonga and Samoa as these two evenly matched rivals face each other in a highly anticipated showdown to determine the winner of the OFC U-19…
The 2018 Football for Friendship (F4F) programme is transforming a FIFA World Cup dream into reality for Kalisitaine ‘Ofa He Lotu Mo’oni Seau and Anita Loreta Hufanga, two Tongan youngsters selected to fly to Russia on an all-expenses paid…
Tonga was not qualify to the FIFA World Cup in Russia, but Tevita Makasini was appointed from FIFA to be one of few assistant referees around the world to officiate in one of the biggest sport on earth. Makasini…
Hosts Cook Islands will have their work cut out if they want to fulfill their quest of booking their place at the next stage of the OFC U-19 Championship Qualifier later this year in Tahiti, following a disappointing defeat…
Tonga Football Association has been prepared our very own Under 19 Men’s team to participate in the upcoming OFC U-19 Championship 2018, Qualifying Stage which is scheduled to kick off in the Cook Islands on Saturday 26 of this…
Intermediary Report for the period 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018 Kingdom of Tonga, 2 April 2018. This is to confirm that since 1 April 2017, for each player registration here at the Tonga…
Tonga Football launched this new tournament, ‘Eua Just Play Grassroots for Eua after a very successful one day tournament conducted last year, and now they will run for almost 6 weeks to 8 communities are actively involved. Almost 300…
Seini Lutu was already a shining light for women’s football in Tonga but she has well and truly written her name in the history books after becoming the first female Tongan footballer to receive a scholarship to study and…
During the Just Play weekly program in Navutoka, Lui Muavesi presented jackets on behalf of Reagan Milstein Foundation to children that their houses were damaged during the Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga in February 2018. TFA Just Play technical…
The Vahe Hahake Under 16 put in a strong showcase to completely dominate their third game to lead the table point after defeating Vahe Loto, 2 – 0. A small crowd had gathered at Loto-Tonga Soccer Center to cheer…
The trauma of living through the worst tropical cyclone of her short life still haunts 11-year-old Mele Finau Loto’ahea of Lavengatonga. However thanks to the introduction of the Just Play Emergency Programme the memories of what she experienced on…
The dates and locations for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup and its Qualifier have been confirmed by the OFC Competitions Department with New Caledonia set to host the 11th edition of Oceania’s premier women’s competition at the end of…
OFC President David Chung made an historic visit to Tonga at the weekend, travelling to Vava’u for the first time to check on the progress of the regional technical centre. The new regional technical centre will include an administration…
Vahe Loto U-19 have earned three early points after defeating Vahe Kolo 5-0 while Vahe Hahake defeated Vahe Hihifo 5-1 on the second day of action at the TFA Youth District Tournament at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Centre, Valungofulu, ‘Atele….
Vahe Loto picked up three points from their opening match in Loto-Tonga, but they’ll need to do the business again this coming Saturday against Vahe Hihifo to stay in the race for the title. Vahe Hahake is also keen…
The main island of Tongatapu where the home of football is situated have been devastated by Tropical Cyclone Gita with winds of 230km/h, a category four storm as anticipated destroyed the new futsal court and caused significant damage around…
The Tonga Football Association’s Technical Director, Kilifi Uele hosted a two days workshop to introduce the TFA;s high performance concept to coaches that undertake the OFC C License from the past year. The participants are currently working on their…
This is a historical moment for us here in Tonga, and also the very first time a FIFA World Cup Trophy has landed in Tonga, and we are very fortunate to be selected by Coca Cola, the longtime valued…
The Coca-Cola company in Tonga is working hand in hand with Tonga Football president, Lord Ve’ehala in organizing a program to celebrate the arrival of the FIFA World Cup Trophy to the Friendly Islands on Wednesday 31st January 2018. …
Lupe Ole Soaga have taken the final slot in the OFC Champions League 2018 Group Stage after winning 6-0 against Veitongo FC to secure second place at the Qualifier behind Cook Islands club champions Tupapa Maraerenga. Tupapa sealed their…
Tupapa Maraerenga have secured their place in the OFC Champions League 2018 Group Stage with two wins from two matches, and the race is now on to find out who will join them. After a resounding 13-1 victory over…
Tupapa Maraerenga will make their first appearance in the OFC Champions League group stage since 2001 after defeating Veitongo 9-2 while Lupe Ole Soaga got their campaign back on track with a 13-1 win over Pago Youth. The Cook…
Veitongo expect a tough challenge from current table leaders Tupapa Maraerega while Lupe Ole Soaga are focused on securing a win from their second match against Pago Youth. Tupapa Maraerega will throw their all into the second encounter of…
Tupapa Maraerenga have earned three crucial early points after defeating Lupe Ole Soaga 1-0 while Veitongo and Pago Youth had to share after a 1-1 draw on the first day of action at the OFC Champions League 2018 Qualifiers…
The Tonga National Women’s football team is prepared to take on Solomon Islands at the Korman Stadium today to see who is really entitle to take the bronze medal back home. The head coach Christian Koaneti had been hoping…
The Tonga National 5 A-Side football team returned home after participating in a National 5 A-Side Unified Football tournament hosted by Special Olympics Fiji at the Fiji Football Academy in Suva Fiji. This tournament organized by Special Olympics Fiji…
Veitongo book their seat to the OFC Champions League 2018 Qualifying tournament today when they beat Ha’amoko in their final game 3 – 0. This is the fourth time Veitongo claimed the winner of the Tonga Football major league…
Each year the Just play in conjunction with Ofa Tui ‘Amanaki center marked the Disability Day or the International Day of People with disability. This event always held on the 3rd of December, but the OTA Center will close…
Now the premier league completed it’s fourth round, and it is very impressive how the Marist premier team managed to maintain their ranking since the beginning of the 2017 TFA Major League. This team always had a place…
Lui Muavesi, the Just Play Technical Coordinator and Lafaele Moala, the Just Play Development Officer returned after attending one week in Fiji to participate in the S2L Workshop that conducted in Suva, Fiji to all representatives from 7 countries….
Atataa left football since 2003, and now they returned back with four teams to participate in the The Malie Soka tournament although they faced difficulties with regards transportation. Atata is one of those smaller islands of Tongatapu and they…
For the first time in history, Tonga defeated Samoa in their first futsal game during the OFC Youth Futsal 5 – 1 in Auckland, New Zealand. Tonga coach Manu Tualau was overjoyed to secure a win against Samoa and…
The Malie Soka kicked off for twelve weeks tournament at the home of football which occupied twenty communities through out Tongatapu for children of five years old to fifteen years old boys and girls. There are sixty five teams…
The Tonga head coach, Manu La’aina Tu’alau of Veitongo called his final squad before catching their flight to New Zealand on Saturday night to compete in their first OFC Youth Futsal tournament. His final squad is consist of 10…
Tonga has joined Cook Islands in leading the OFC Education Centre pilot after the official launch at Loto Tonga Soka Centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, today. OFC President David Chung, Tonga Football Association President Lord Ve’ehala and Prime Minister of…
Tonga will become the second ever nation to gain local access to education and qualification pathways in football through the OFC Education Centre when Tonga Football Association launch the pilot programme at Loto Tonga Soka Centre this Saturday. The…
Today, the Secondary School Soccer committee with teams and players from various schools gathered at the Home of Football, Loto-Tonga for the prize awards after the completion of their competition for this year, 2017. The said tournament was kicked…
The final itself was a gripping affair. Halafuoleva consists of old and experienced players from 11-aside football and they participated just to have fun and to boost their fitness as part of their preparation for the TFA’s Major League…
The Veitongo U17 female team fought with all their best in their final match against TalafoóuU17 till the final whistle to nail their campaigned in the 2017 TFA Futssal Competition here at the home of Football. Futsal is an…
There were fifteen communities engaged during the Just Play grassroots tournament that was trialled for three days. Many parents gathered at the Loto-Tonga Soccer Center in supporting their children during the Just Play Grassroots tournament and this is the…
It was not only me, but my my whole family were also excited and grateful for my first world cup appearance in the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 this October. Folio Moeaki started as a football player of…
Further development is on the horizon for match officials in Oceania as referee technical instructors, referee fitness instructors and futsal referee technical instructors from across the region gather in Auckland to upskill at the OFC FIFA FUTURO III course…
Tonga had defeated American Samoa 6-1 on the last day of action for Group B at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2017. Captain Seini Lutu shone throughout the entire match, opening the scoring for Tonga in the 17th minute then…
Just Play in Fangaleóunga, Haápai is running from Monday to Saturday every week because the community really support the program. One of the objectives of Just Play is to increase healthy lifestyle choices and reduce the risk factors associated…
Tonga couldn’t prevent New Zealand from making it a clean sweep of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, going down 9-0 to the champions in their final match today. Team Tonga employed a defensive strategy but the New Zealand girls…
They have one hand on the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship trophy and New Zealand want to make it a clean sweep when they play their final match of the competition against Tonga at Ngahue Reserve tomorrow. While the Kiwis…
Midfielder Carmel Úhila may not be based in Tonga, but she holds great pride at representing the nation of her ancestors. Úhila, who is living in Auckland and attending St. Cuthbert’s College, is currently representing Tonga at the OFC…
Tonga could not add three points on to the points table as New Caledonia won 3 – 1 on Match Day 4 of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. Despite the harsh Auckland weather, Tonga appeared to be well organised…
At 15 years old, Tonga’s Nipa Talasinga is the youngest player to take the field in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2017, but the midfielder isn’t letting her age get in her way. “I don’t notice how young I…
The opening match on the Match Day 3 of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, Tonga pushed forward from the outset and it paid off when they earned the lead just six minutes after a quick counter attack saw Mele…
The final game of the Match Day 2 of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship saw the traditional rivalry between Tonga and Samoa come into action, and both sides brought their best in an effort to secure some goals, and…
Last weekend, women were very much the centre of attention in Amsterdam, and not just because the UEFA Women’s EURO kicked off on Sunday some 50 kilometres away in Utrecht. As part of the overall context of the tournament,…
Tonga were beaten 4 – 0 by a well-drilled Fiji side at Ngahue Reserve in Auckland during their first match at the OFC U – 19 Women’s Championship today. The powerful presence of Cema Nasau and Timaima Vuniyayawa up…
Tonga and Fiji are meeting today in their first match of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship. oceaniafootball.com will be bringing you live text updates of this encounter, please refresh your browser for the latest. You can also follow the…
On a rare sunny morning at the OFC Home of Football, the local iwi and Kaumatua, (maori elder) joined OFC dignitaries, OFC staff and the New Zealand U-19 team in welcoming each visiting team ahead of the kick-off of…
The Tonga National U 19 women’s team won their friendly game against MaClean College on Friday night before the kick off the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2017. The Tonga squad was the first one to arrive to New Zealand…
Beach Soccer has been popular in the Haápai groups eventhough it is still an infant. In October 2015, Beach Soccer was introduced to the Haápai groups, and the two large islands of Haápai, Lifuka and Foa grabbed this opportunity…
The Ha’apai group is comprised of 62 islands and the size of the smallest island is less than 1 hectare, and even the largest island is less than 18 square miles. The populations of the two large islands of…
Intermediary Report for the period 1 April 2016 – 31 March 2017 Kingdom of Tonga, 27 June 2017. This is to confirm that since 1 April 2016, for each player registration here at the Tonga Football Association,…
In this year’s secondary school football competition, there are 17 schools participated with 64 teams. Every schools selected two or three teachers to look after their football teams and some of them they have never played football before. However,…
The secondary school football competition has completed her fourth round yesterday, and in the men’s Under 20 division, Tupou College still leading in their ranking with 9 points. This is the second time Tupou College participated in the secondary…
The Tonga head coach for the Tonga National Women’s U 19 team, Kalisitiane Koaneti, announced his team to prolong their preparation for the up-coming OFC Wome’s U 19 championship which is scheduled to kick off on the 11…
Futsal is still an infant here in Tonga, but over the weekend many new faces showed at the futsal court to play in the Men and Women, U 17 boys and girls competitions. Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small…
It is almost fifteen years since football played by secondary schools here in Tonga as part of their sport events every year. In the beginning of this year, Tonga Football submitted its proposal to the Principal Association, and they…
Kilifi Uele, the TFA Technical Director returned home excitedly after attending the, FIFA MA Technical Directors Course that was held in Auckland, New Zealand. This seminar was led by FIFA Head of Technical Development Services Jürg Nepfer and FIFA…
Sport 2 Life is now warmly welcomed by the Vahe Nukunuku District Officer, Sione Nuku Kata in a short opening ceremony at the Houma Catholic Hall to mark the beginning of this very vital training coming to their district…
There were 22 futsal referees showed up here at Loto-Tonga Soccer Centre getting ready for a two days refresher course as the Futsal season will be kick off before the week-end! This futsal referees refresher course has been leading…
Tevita Makasini has been appointed to join few FIFA Assistant referees into the Korea Republic to officiate in the FIFA U 20 World Cup from the 20th May to 11th June, 2017. Makasini expressed his gratitude and grateful…
Seini Lutu óf Veitongo United started to play football when she turned 8 years of age and this was the Just Play program piloted in Tonga in 2009. Lutu started to like playing football with boys and girls and…
Veitongo United has claimed the 2017 Girls Under 17 champion during the Tonga Football first Girls Under 17 tournament which was fully funded by FIFA under the FIFA Women’s Football Development Programmes that offer Member Associations multifaceted support ranging…
This is another new era for Eua, when the TFA organised their first grassroot tournament ever to kick off at their soil, including Haápai and Vavaú. The grassroots tournament is one of the new tournament organised by Tonga Football…
A one day seminar in Pangai, Haápai proved a real eye opener to all those who attended, as Tonga Football Association laid out the map that outline the developing a strong beach soccer programme. There were representatives from 14…
The final match on the Match day 3 of the TFA Women’s League Stage 2 were officiated by Sione Lelenga and his two sisters. Sione Lelenga was the referee while Lataisia Kaumatule the first assistant referee and Paita Lelenga…
Navutoka Women’s team nailed one more goal before the final whistle so they could take away the trophy and cash prize of the TFA Women’s League stage 2. This was one of the most entertain game in all of…
Welcome to Loto-Tonga Soccer Center, for the final game, Veitongo United will take up Nautoka at 4pm. The line up! Veitongo United! 2. LAÁKULU Ófaloto, 3. MOALA Heilala, 4. TUFUI Meleseini, 5. KAUVAKA Fipe, 6.MANU Átelaite (C), 7. TALASINGA…
Welcome to Loto-Tonga Soccer Center and it’s a nice cool and sunny day! The playing off 3rd and 4th place will kick off at 1pm, and will give you text update! HUNGA: TUFUNGA Sela 2. KAVA Moala, 3. FALETAU…
RESULTS & RANKING MATCH DAY 2 – 15.03.2017 Goal Scorers Eseta Vi 29 Navutoka FC 18 Ana Polovili 9 Veitongo FC 16 Seini Lutu 8 Veitongo FC 12 Heilala Fitikefu 30 Navutoka FC 7 Lisi Papani 10 Veitongo…
TFA WOMEN’S LEAGUE STAGE 2 RESULTS & RANKING MATCH DAY 1 – 13.03.2017 Playing Teams Scores Playing Teams 1 NAVUTOKA FC 22 1 HUNGA NEIAFU FC 2 LIVIELA FC 25 0 VEITONGO FC TEAMS …
Who will be the Champion? Liviela? Navutoka?Veitongo? or Hunga Neiafu? The two top teams from Vavaú arrived in the week-end in their preparations for the the stage 2 of our Women’s League, and they are Liviela and Hunga Neiafu. …
While Tonga Football launched the #ENDviolence campaign to mark the International Women’s day, Palu Úhatahi , Just Play Project Manager made a testimony about what she faced since her mother passed away 2 years ago. Úhatahi explained the saddest…
Just Play program in collaboration with Tonga Football marked the International Women’s by launching of #ENDviolence against women and girls to football coaches, referees, just play volunteers and representatives from football communities here in Tongatapu. This program was organised…
