Pelenatete Taei Samoa Football Social Responsibility/Just Play Programme Manager was participating in the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Residential Workshop that took place in London from 19–22 May 2025. This prestigious workshop, organised by FIFA, brings together safeguarding officers and experts…

Our Samoa U17 Girls National Team has finished their Dallas Cup journey in the Top 4 — a groundbreaking achievement for our country and the entire Pacific region. After topping our group with an undefeated run, our tama’ita’i powered…

On April 9, 2025, the Football Federation Samoa proudly unveiled its new logo, marking a significant milestone in the history of Samoa Football. This event was attended by over 50 guests, including CEOs from various sports organizations across Samoa,…

More than ten enthusiastic women and girls gathered at the vibrant FFS Complex Tuanaimato on Tuesday to kick off the “This Is How We Football” Program 2025. Over the next three days, from Tuesday to Thursday, the air will…

Over 100 women from various Government schools in the Faasaleleaga district came together to participate in the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Women’s Campaign held in Iva, Savaii, on a vibrant Wednesday afternoon.This marked the inaugural occasion for the program in Savaii, thoughtfully organized by Women’s Football Manager Nadia Malifa and her dedicated Women Coordinator, Ms....

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Job Vacanies

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites suitable applicants for the following positions: i. Just Play Coordinatorii. Just Play Development Officer Applicants should write to FFS with a statement of how they satisfy the relevant criteria, copy of curriculum vitae,…

JOB VACANCIES

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites applications for the following vacant positions: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES FINANCE MANAGER REFEREES MANAGER The Job Descriptions listing duties and responsibilities and the Selection Criteria for the above vacancies can be…

Week 8 Draw

Upolu Youth & Senior League Draw. Contact Papalii Laautuivanu on 29993 for more information.

The Upolu Youth league competition (“youth league”) which has not happened in a year due to covid restrictions kicked off at the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Headquarters at Tuanaimato on Saturday 1 April 2023.  The youth league is for…

The Football Federation Samoa Inc. (FFS) invites suitable applicants for the following position: Technical Director The Technical Director is a full-time position with its Role/Mission being “To propose, implement and continuously adapt the Technical Program that should enable FFS…

Media Release: OFC Media Despite torrential rain hitting just after kickoff, home fans were given something to smile about as Lupe Ole Soaga cruised to a 9-0 win over Tongan rivals Veitongo FC. The win sets them up for…

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JOB VACANCIES

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites suitable applicants for the following positions: Finance Manager Finance Officer-Assets & Receivables  Applicants should write a cover letter stating how you satisfy selection criteria, copy of curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and…

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) now invites applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following vacant position: MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER The job descriptions listing duties and responsibilities and the selection Criteria for the above vacancies can be downloaded JD-Media-and-Communications-Officer…

JOB VACANCY – RE ADVERTISMENT

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) now invites applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following vacant position: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MANAGER The job descriptions listing duties and responsibilities and the selection Criteria for the above vacancies can be download or uplifted…

SAMOA U-19 READY FOR MATCH 2

The Samoa National U-19 men’s team who are in Tahiti gearing up for their second match of the tournament. The team consist of local and overseas based Samoan players. Coach Mathew Callcot is confidence with his team and wishing…

The Samoa Futsal team confirmed to play their first match today at 8:30pm in the OFC Futsal Cup 2022 in Suva, Fiji. A group of 14 local players departed the country on Monday 12th September to participate in the…

JOB VACANCY

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invite applications for a suitably qualified person for the position of ‘Technical Department Administration Manager’.  This is a unique opportunity to contribute to development of football, support our national teams to deliver inspiring performances…

A number of football activities and competitions will resume in the coming weeks since Samoa is under Covid Alert level 2 with new changes amended under the State of Emergency allowing sports to re-open again. However, FFS has taken…

PRESS RELEASE Following the decisions taken by the football associations of the Cook Islands and Vanuatu to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers due to positive cases of COVID-19 that affected their respective national teams,…

Tell us about yourself? My name is Maria Salamasina. I’m 33 years old from the village of Faleula. I’m the oldest in the family of five brothers and three sisters. I attended Faleula Primary School and Sagaga college in…

JOB VACANCIES

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invite applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following positions: 1. Manager- Social Responsibility Programme 2. Manager- Womens Football Development The job description listing duties and responsibilities and the selection Criteria for the above…

Tell us about yourself? My name is Malaetala Salanoa, I am from Fa’atoia and Sapapalii Savaii. I am currently working as the Referee Development Officer and Referee Technical Instructor for FFS. I am also in the FIFA list of…

FFS TRAIN NEW REFEREES

Friday 18th February was the last day of the FFS Introduction to Referee Certificate Course. The course is an Introduction to Refereeing and it has been designed to assist young referees and volunteers to gain a better insight and…

NATIONAL LEAGUE A SUCCESS

The 2021 Upolu League Competition season officially closed this evening at the FFS National Headquarters in Tuana’imato. Prize winners from all divisions starting at Under 8 girls and boys all the way up to Premier League men were presented…

The dream of every footballer is to become a professional player and be able to represent their country. As such, it is one of the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) main goals to ensure that they help our players achieve…

Media Release October 19, 2021 The Oceania Football Confederation is proud to announce the launch of its new online learning platform OFC Learn, which will revolutionise the way people learn across Oceania and in other regions around the world.   Funded by UEFA Assist – UEFA’s programme to support other Confederations and their Member Associations – OFC Learn aims…

Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) hosted the inaugural Futsal Festival on Saturday 16th October 2021 at the FFS Grounds Tuanaimato. The idea and talks for the festival tarted in July by the Upolu Technical Development Program Initiative. “It was not…

JOB VACANCIES

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invite applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following positions: Manager-Administration & HR Competition Manager IT & COMET Manager Social Responsibility Programme Manager Referees Manager Media & Communications Officer Referee Development Officer IT &…

As part of the FIFA and OFC Legacy Programme, the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) President and the Executive Committee ensure that there are programmes in place to contribute and to serve our community not only to develop Football but…

Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) welcomed their new Chief Executive Officer in a brief ceremony lead by President, Susuga Papalii Samuel L Petaia and Staff on Monday 13 September 2021. Autū Andy Ripley started the role on Monday of the…

The annual Upolu Youth League competition quarterfinal matches will take place on Saturday 22 May 2021. The tournament kicked off in mid-March and is divided into 6 categories. Football Federation Samoa (FFS) has made a few changes to this…

A three (3) day workshop for Women’s Football Development wrapped up in Savaii today. As the first of its kind, the OFC Women’s Football Capacity Building Workshop in Savaii brought together Twenty-seven (27) female coaches, volunteers and club managers…

By: Asenati Taugasolo Semu The ground breaking ceremony this morning for the $8 million football project at the Apia Park further highlights Government’s continued commitment to the development of sports in the country. The project is funded by the…

Despite the Covid 19 restrictions FFS 2020 Upolu Senior league competition has been one of the most successful tournaments in the FFS competition calendar.  The tournament kicked off in early August and concluded this morning with the presentation of…

Football Federation Samoa handed out shopping vouchers to Football Clubs for players and officials as part of the OFC COVID19 Solidarity Fund assistance. The OFC Solidarity Fund was provided in order to support staff, volunteers, players, coaches, referees and…

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) now invites applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following vacant positions: TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS – SAVAII OFFICE WOMENS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – SAVAII The job descriptions listing duties and responsibilities and the selection Criteria…

The Football Federation Samoa wishes to invite coaches who attended the OFC coaching courses in 2019 as well as any interested persons to the following refresher coaching courses which will be conducted by our FFS Technical Director, Mr Jess…

Football Federation Samoa wishes to advise that the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship is inviting ONE young football player from Samoa to participate in the Football for Friendship (F4F) programme. Those who are interested in being…

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites suitable applications for the following positions: Finance Officer – Payroll & Payables Finance Officer – Assets & Receivables Selection Criteria: Minimum qualification required – Diploma in Business or Accounting from a recognized institution…

TENDER ADVERTISEMENT

INVITATION FOR TENDERSThe Football Federation of Samoa (FFS), in collaboration with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and theGovernment of Samoa (GoS) wishes to invite tenders for the following works at the Apia Park: Lot 1: Civil works for…

FFS in partnership with FIFA donated much needed football equipment’s to 22 Clubs in Upolu. The FFS President stated that the gears are part of the FFS Club assistance project funded by FIFA. Representative’s from the 22 clubs in…

Following the completion of the Savaii Grassroots Coaching Certificate Course last week, Upolu West and East are conducting theirs from Monday 28 September to Wednesday 30 September aiming at Fun Football current Volunteers and new community coaches and facilitated…

JOB VACANCY RE-ADVERTISED

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following vacant position: IT MANAGER The FFS is looking for an enthusiastic IT manager who will be well supported by the biggest sporting organisation in the world….

A milestone in the development of football in Samoa was fulfilled today with the official launch of the Savaii Clubs new uniform and the presentation of ‘sports gears’. The Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) Executive Committee and CEO attended the…

Saturday 11th July, kicked off the first Soccer Sisters Festival since the Government of Samoa SOE for Savaii, an initiative that started in 2012 supported by OFC and FIFA’s Women Football Development Programme. The Festival is a One Day…

SHAPE A BETTER FOOTBALL

FIFA Press Release FIFA will organise a series of online discussions with all member associations and other stakeholders in order to debate and assess proposals that might contribute “to shape a better football for the future”. In a video message…

#SafeHome Campaign

FIFA Press Release FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission have joined forces to launch the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence. The campaign is a joint response from the…

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Competition calendar that was on hold due to the Government of Samoa’s SOE is now scheduled to kick start on the 20th June 2020.  The FFS Executive Board resolved to roll out FFS competitions…

Job Vacancies

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) now invites applications from suitably qualified personnel for the following vacant position: HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES The job description listing duties and responsibilities and the selection Criteria for the above vacancies can be uplifted from…

The 2020 annual FFS Business house tournament kicked off on the 4th February concluded last evening at the JS Blatter complex. Two matches took place to determine the winners of the competition. Tanoa Hotel defeated Ministry of Health 5-1…

JOB VACANCIES

The Football Federation Samoa (FFS) invites suitable applications for the following positions: Finance Officer – Payroll & Payable Finance Officer – Assets & Procurement Selection Criteria: Minimum qualification required – Diploma in Business or Accounting from a recognized institution…

Football Federation Samoa Business House tournament is drawing closer to an end and the competition is heating up. With few hours left before semi finals, teams know that there is no room for error. One slip up or underestimating…

History was created last night at the Stade Mahina in Tahiti when the Samoan League Champions Club, Lupe ole Soaga beat the resilient Fijian League Champs of Ba with a score of 4-3.   The Samoan side surprised Ba…

Magiagi’s Lupe o le Soaga Soccer Club is gearing up for a significant tournament this year which sees them compete in the Second Group Stage Tournament of the Oceania Club Champions League to be held in Tahiti from the…

The Lupe o le Soaga Samoa Premier Men’s Team from Magiagi has been selected to represent Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) and Samoa at the Oceania Football Confederation (“OFC”) Championship preliminary tournament in Auckland, New Zealand from the 25th January…

HONOURING REAGAN MILSTEIN

Making a difference in others’ lives through Football is what the Reagan Milstein’s foundation work is about. Reagan Milstein was a popular, healthy 14 year old boy from Melbourne Australia. He loved sports, particularly football (soccer), and he wanted…

FFS WELCOMES NEW CEO

The new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) Seve Dr Folototo Seve was officially welcomed by FFS President Papali’i Samuel L Petaia and staff on Monday 6th January 2020 at the FFS Headquarters in Tuanaimato. …

Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) farewelled its National U23 Men’s team in a send-off ceremony on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at the FFS Complex Tuanaimato. The national team are participating in the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier tournament held in Fiji…

The 2019 National Senior Football League competition officially opened this morning at the Football Federation Samoa’s (“FFS”) Tuana’imato Complex. The Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa and FFS Patron Afioga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi delivered the Keynote address to open the…

Upolu Youth League Ends

The Upolu Youth League competition run by FFS completed this afternoon at the JS Blatter fields in Tuana’imato Complex. Last day of the tournament saw teams playing intensely for a spot in the finals.  Two new clubs joined this…

Krishna having a good time

Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) was honoured to have one of our Pacific Football icons participating in the XVI Pacific Games. Known as the most popular and internationally recognised figure in the Pacific region in football, Roy Krishna (“Krishna”) is…

Refurbishment project opens

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) conducted a hand over ceremony on Friday 19th July 2019 to officially open the newly refurbished stadium at J Blatter Complex, Tuana’imato. The opening ceremony started with an opening prayer by Rev. Muao Fagasua of…

Football Federation Samoa (“FFS”) officially announced a strong forty six (46) squad of the most qualified Samoan soccer players to represent the nation in the upcoming Pacific Games (“Games”) where Samoa is playing host from the 7th – 17th…

The Youth League Competition coordinated by Football Federation Samoa (FFS) kicked off this morning at the FFS fields Tuana’imato. Sixteen (16) clubs registered teams for the Under 9, 12, 15, 17 and 20 age divisions. The record number in…

  Goal keeping is important because scoring and stopping goals with the last line of field finds the Goal Keeper. Football Federation Samoa completed the three days Member Association Certificate in Goal keeping on Thursday 30th May 2019. The…

Referring is as important as a player in not just football but in any other game as they play a crucial role in controlling and ensuring the game runs smoothly. In Football, it i s impossible to play without…

Close to 500 students participated in the annual Faleata District Inter school football tournament yesterday afternoon. Competitions Manager Papali’i La’’autuivanu Le Mamea explained the importance of the tournament. “The main objective of the tournament is to develop the student’s…

Madeline (Maddy) Ah Ki made her first appearance for Samoa at the age of 12 at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under 20 Women’s Championship in Tonga. Three weeks after her 16th birthday, she made her debut for the…

This afternoon the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) held a press conference to officially announce its Senior National Women’s Team which departs tomorrow for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in New Caledonia 18th November – 1st December 2018. The tournament…

The draw for the annual Savaii National League week 3 games was announced today during the second week of the tournament, for the 10 teams who have registered. Regardless of the weather the participating teams turned up for a…

  In collaboration with Samoa Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer, Football Federation Samoa will official launch its inaugural Soccer Sisters Festival at the Faleula Primary schools Grounds on Monday 29th October 2018. The Soccer Sisters…

Despite losing in their first friendly match against Fiji, Team Samoa continue to be optimistic and are working hard to amend their mistakes from their first match to improve in today’s match.   The national training squad departed Samoa…

Despite the 5 year’s gab, the 2018 Samoa Football Cup competition has been one of the most successful tournaments in the FFS competition calendar.  The tournament kicked off last Saturday and concluded this evening with the final round of…

Match Schedule

The 2018 Samoa Cup Competition is schedule to kick off on Saturday 22nd September 2018 at the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) fields in Tuana’imato, with the official opening at 1pm. The first match is scheduled to kick off at…

“It is important to learn more about coaching than having a piece of paper, say’s FFS Technical Director Valerio Raccuglia.” FFS Technical Director Valerio Raccuglia conducted the three days course with the hopes of giving the participants a better…

Malae Sofe has been appointed to officiate as an assistant referee in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship taking place in the Solomon Islands, from the 9th – 22nd September. Sofe is one of only two Assistant Referees from Samoa…

With only a few days away from the Oceania Football Confederation U16 Boy’s Championship (FIFA U17 World Cup Qualifier, Team Samoa is ready to take on the best teams in Oceania. The tournament is being hosted in the Solomon…

The annual national football league for Upolu clubs kick off on Friday night at the FFS fields at Tuana’imato. 20 Clubs have registered to compete in this year’s tournament. The league is divided into 4 divisions. 12 teams are…

PRESS RELEASE:  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…

The National U-16 Boy’s football team competing at the Oceania Football Confederation U16 Preliminary Championship qualifiers in Tonga began its campaign on a positive note winning its first match against the Cook Islands 3 – 0. Samoa’s coach Martin…

Football Federation Samoa (FFS) is hosting a one week workshop which started on the 9th July to prepare referees for the upcoming FFS National League competition which kicks off on the 21s July 2018. The workshop Coordinator, Referee Development…

Samoa’s National Under 16 Men’s squad was officially announced by Coach Martin Tamasese this afternoon. The team will be representing Samoa in the upcoming OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tonga from the 14th – 20th July 2018. Tamasese shared…

The Samoa National U-19 Men’s Football team is ready for the Oceania Football Confederation Preliminary Championship 2018. The tournament will be held in Cook Islands from the 26 May to the first week of June.  Four teams confirmed to…

This weekend the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) kicked off its Upolu Youth League for 2018 up at its Tuana’imato Complex. Saturday’s games consisted of 13 teams for Under 10s grade and 21 teams for the Under 13 grade. Each…

Football Federation Samoa Just Play Programme “Sports to Life” Teachers course for colleges continues in the big island of Savaii this week. The launch of the program in Savaii has been notable with support from our current Miss Samoa…

Sports to Life Course Opens

‘Sports to Life Programme’ which is a three day course for College teachers around Upolu and Savaii was launched by Football Federation Samoa (FFS) through the Just Play Programme this morning. The Course is an Introduction to the ‘Sports…

After naming the champions of the annual Football Federation Samoa 2017 national league tournament, Lupe ole Soaga confirmed to represent Samoa in the upcoming OFC Champions League. Meeting fellow brothers from American Samoa, Tonga and Cook Islands, Coach Paul…

The Fa’atoia United and Lupe o le Soaga Football teams dominated the Football Federation Samoa 2017 National League Senior’s Competition. Both football teams stood out from the Football Federation Samoa National League tournament that kicked off from September to mid-December….

Whilst Christmas is around the corner Football Federation Samoa practice the tradition for the season by giving out 10 balls each to a total number of one hundred and ten Government and Private schools, non-government and private organizations, Sunday…

Upolu Youth League Ends

Football Federation Samoa hosted Prize Giving on Saturday 16th September at its premises to conclude the annual Youth League tournament which started in April of this year.  The annual youth league tournament cater for three divisions includes an under…

The 2017 OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Samoa, this August will not only showcase the best young female footballers in the region, it will also provide a crucial platform for an awareness campaign focused on ending violence towards women…

Protecting children in our community is an important part of the Just Play Programme. Fourteen schools held mini festivals within their communities as part of the Just Play Curriculum to celebrate one of four objectives of the program which…

Football Federation Samoa has always placed high importance on developing opportunities for young children to take part in football.  As such, FFS continues to provide activities and opportunities through football for girls and females to get involved and take…

The Just Play program continues to grow since its implementation in 2009 in the Pacific and 2011 in Samoa where a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture and Football Federation Samoa to integrate Just…

Pele (Eti) Tamaolefale will resume his studies at One Tree Hill College this year in late April. Eti as he is commonly known was the FFS candidate to the OFC Education Centre (OEC) Program in 2016. The OEC seeks…

After months of negotiation and preparation the Football Federation Samoa is happy to announce the departure of three young talented footballers to pursue their academic and football education in New Zealand. Mr Falaniko Naumea, Asi Stanley Mamea, and Jarvis…

A day filled with mixed emotion when Football Federation Samoa in partnership with Senese Inclusive Education celebrated World Down Syndrome Day at the FFS Complex in Tuana’imato. For this year’s celebration the theme of “My Voice, My Community, Speak…

Fun Football Expands

Fun Football, is a grassroots program offered by Football Federation Samoa (FFS) to organizations, communities and schools for free. The initiative began in 2010 to develop and enhance football skills of children aged 5 -15 years old with the…

The Taumeasina Island Resort graciously hosted a dinner for the Samoa U17 Football Team that will be heading to Tahiti for the upcoming OFC U17 Championship to be held from the 11th – 24th February 2017. The Honourable Minister…

Story by: Sina Seevaetasi Football Federation Samoa has named the final squad for Samoa’s U17 Team. The team listed below will be travelling to Tahiti to compete in the final round of the O.F.C U17 Championship from February 11-24….