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 teams to the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, Qualifying Stage in its Home of Football.
The road to the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship begins with this critical qualifying stage, where Tonga will face off against Solomon Islands and American Samoa which will kick-off on March 7th. The winner will claim the final coveted spot in the main tournament, set to take place in Tahiti this September. The stakes are high, and the passion is palpable as Tonga looks to assert itself on the regional stage.
The draw for the championship was conducted today with Tonga fighting for a spot in Group A, alongside Fiji, Samoa, and Cook Islands. For Tonga, this represents an opportunity to redeem themselves after finishing at the bottom of Group A in the 2023 edition of the tournament, which led to their placement in the qualifying rounds this year.
The Tonga U19 Women’s National team began their preparations last year, laying a solid start for the challenges ahead. Training has resumed with renewed vigor in 2025, as the team and coaching staff work tirelessly to sharpen their skills and strategy. The desire to reclaim their position in the group stage and make a significant impact is driving their efforts.
The success of last year’s events has bolstered confidence in Tonga’s ability to deliver yet another seamless and memorable tournament.
As the countdown to March begins, Tonga stands ready to showcase its hospitality, organisational prowess, and unwavering passion for football. The nation’s eyes are firmly set on success, both on and off the field, as it welcomes the region to its shores once again.
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