Taking over the reins after the passing of the late President Savae Togia Toetu Petana, Laupama was initially elected as Vice President of the Football Federation in 2011. He is the only surviving member of the Normalization Committee, who…
FFS 2013/14 Upolu prize giving
Football Federation Samoa end of season prize giving a success despite terrible conditions
Jul 23, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
Despite last minute changes to the set up and having to hire a generator, the event turned out to be a great success with clubs and attendees in jolly spirits, ready to celebrate their achievements.Hosted by Technical Development Officer…
FFS activities with local schools
Le Amosa and FFS partnership remains strong
Jul 23, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
Every Friday afternoon, FFS runs activities and sessions for the school at the J.S. Blatter Football Complex, Tuanaimato and they always show up, raring to go. “We are very happy to work with them – they are committed, organised…
FFS 2013/14 Savaii prize giving
Iva Soccer Club set the scene at FFS prize giving for Savaii League
Jul 23, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
They made a grand entrance, singing their way into the FFS grounds from the dirt road and got the party started with a young boy from Iva entertaining the crowd before the formalities commenced.Clear blue skies set the mood…
Coaching education
Knowledge is power – FFS ramp up courses during off season
Jul 23, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
In mid July, FFS conducted a youth goalkeeping licence course, led by OFC instructor James Bannatyne. Seventeen goalkeepers from the Upolu and Savaii League took part and were presented with OFC uniforms and goalkeeping gear to kick start the…
An active participant in the FFS & ACP Business House Tournament, Susana believes the promotion of equal opportunities in football is instrumental in increasing womens participation. “We need to promote the fact that football is not only for men…
Just Play Grassroots programme
“Just Play” spirit perseveres through the rain
Jul 2, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
Kids from the neighbouring villages of Papa, Taga, Puleia and Gataivai wowed spectators with their performances before taking part in different activities which encouraged child protection, gender equality, health and social inclusion. A participant with special needs from Papa…
That’s 11 year old Jarvis Alatise’s daily routine which has made him one of the most skilled young football players in the country and now, the face of the FFS “FUN Football” program. A Year 6 student at Vaivase…
Just Play grassroots program
“New and improved” Just Play program takes over Savaii Sisifo schools
Jun 15, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
Hosted by Football Federation Samoa in association with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture at Marist, Vailoa Palauli, the kids participated in activities where the key messages of the program were incorporated into the objectives of the games….
The gear includes full sets of football uniforms
Savaii receives assistances
Mar 3, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
The rain proves no obstacle to the FFS team who travelled to Savaii, on Saturday morning 1st March 2014 to present football gears and assistances for the eight registered clubs participating in the annual Savaii Soccer League that started…