Today is World Mental Health Day, and Samoa Football is taking a stand for mental health awareness. The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched the “Be a Support Player, Play for Mental Health” campaign, highlighting the importance of safeguarding…
Referee
Samoa assistant referee appointed for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™
Aug 22, 2025, 1:45 AM 0
Malaetala Salanoa (Samoa) and Gareth Sheehan (NZ) appointed as assistant referees. The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will take charge of fixtures at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™, the first edition of the competition to feature 48 teams,…
OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025
Samoa, has made history by becoming the first squad to qualify for the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Aug 5, 2025, 11:31 PM 0
Our team, Samoa, has made history by becoming the first squad to qualify for the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship. This milestone was achieved following an impressive and decisive 4-0 victory over Fiji in a Group A…
OFC Women's U16
Samoa U16 Women’s delighted the home crowd with a big first-up win over New Caledonia
Aug 1, 2025, 7:16 AM 0
Team Samoa delivered an electrifying performance in their opening match against New Caledonia, securing a commanding victory with an impressive scoreline of 5-0. Their gameplay was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing a harmonious blend of skill, strategy, and seamless…
3rd Place in OFC Nations Cup 2025
Samoa Shocks Fiji to Achieve Best Ever Finish at OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Jul 21, 2025, 12:02 AM 0
Samoa’s women’s football team achieved an impressive milestone by finishing third at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, defeating the host team, Fiji, 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. While Fiji worked hard to find a way to…
OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025
Samoa secure first win of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Jul 7, 2025, 11:49 PM 0
Both coaches made a number of changes to their starting XIs after the opening game. Juan Chang Urrea made five, with second half goalkeeper Xeyana Salanoa replacing Kamy Anaya, and Lianna Soifua, Lilly Dowsing, Mia Afoa and Brianna Kitiona…
Acheivements, FFS staff
Nadia received her OFC Licensed Coach Educator certificate
Jun 19, 2025, 10:26 PM 0
After four years filled with challenges and obstacles in her journey as an educator, Nadia Kayla Malifa, the Samoa Football Women’s Manager, has finally reached a remarkable milestone that makes the long wait truly worthwhile. As the first woman…
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…
Another star has recognized
First female from Samoa Football has completed the Football Executive Programme
May 6, 2025, 10:35 PM 0
In a historic achievement, Ms. Pelenatete Taei, the Football Social Responsibility Manager for Samoa, has successfully graduated from the Football Executive Programme in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This program, which spanned one year, commenced in 2024 and reached completion in…
The Samoa U17 women’s team continues to write history by becoming the first-ever Pacific Island team to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious Dallas Cup in the United States. Under the leadership of Head Coach Juan Chang Urrea, the…