Samoa has officially learned its opponents for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™ following the official draw held at FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The historic tournament, which will run from 17 October to 7 November 2026,…
Samoa Football is proud to announce that Pelenatete Taei, the federation’s Just Play Manager, has officially been invited by FIFA to become part of the FIFA Disability Football Working Group. The invitation was extended in recognition of Pelenatete Taei’s…
Samoa Football will host an important Safeguarding Briefing this Wednesday at Tuanaimato for all U-16 and U-19 male players, along with coaching staff involved within the youth development programme. The session forms part of Samoa Football’s ongoing commitment to…
Samoa Football has confirmed an alternative pathway for coaches to complete the current Youth Coaching Course, ensuring participants still have the opportunity to meet the requirements and continue their coaching development. As part of this initiative, all affiliated clubs…
Our Social Responsibility Program Manager is currently in Nadi, Fiji, representing us at the Team Up Reflection and Celebration Workshop. This significant event brings together nearly 100 partners from across the Pacific to celebrate six years of sport for…
The three-day Coaching Course, organised by the Technical team of Samoa Football, commenced today, representing a significant opportunity for the advancement of youth coaching within the region. Although invitations were extended to over ten clubs, only four—Lepea FC, Sogi…
The journey of Samoa’s U-15 Girls team at the OFC U-15 Girls Development Tournament came to a proud conclusion after finishing as runners-up following a hard-fought Final against New Zealand. Despite falling short in the championship match, the young…
The Samoa U-15 Girls National Team has officially secured their place in the Final of the OFC U-15 Girls Development Tournament 2026 after an impressive campaign filled with determination, teamwork, and pride. The young Samoan side began their tournament…
The Samoa U-17 women’s team has begun its journey to compete in the prestigious Dallas Cup, where they will face some of the top 32 youth teams in each group from around the world, showcasing their skills on an…
Pelenatete Taei, the Social Responsibility and Just Play Programme Manager for Samoa Football, has officially graduated with the prestigious FIFA Diploma in Safeguarding. At 39 years of age, Pelenatete balances her demanding professional role with her most important one: being a…
