Nineteen made it to the final list

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 18^th November – 1^st December 2018. The tournament doubles as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 and the Olympics 2020.

Eight teams are participating in the tournament. Samoa is in Group A with New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Tahiti whilst New Zealand is in Group B with, Fiji, Tonga, and Cook Islands.

Teams and Management Below:

1. Ronisa Lipi – GK – Capital Football, NZ
2. Moreva Mamea – DF – NZ
3. Lynetta Laumea Edward – Lepea FC, SAM
4. Sinautola Sataraka – FW – Bulls, Hawaii
5. Mariah Bullock – DF – Utah Royals – USA
6. Melesete Aia – FW – Fa’atoia United – SAM
7. Shontelle Stevens – DF – Manukau City, NZ
8. Madaleen Ah Ki – FW – Queensland Lions, AUS
9. Mariecamilla Ah Ki, DF – Queensland Lions, AUS
10. Sylvia Ah Sam – MF – Lotopa SC, SAM
11. Matalena Daniells – MF – Morenton Bay, AUS
12. Caroline Scanlan – FW – Kiwi FC, SAM
13. Paepae Tuitama – DF – Faleasi’u SC, SAM
14. Tiare Tuimavave – MF – USA
15. Semeatu Lemana – MF – Moata’a FC, SAM
16. Mole Saofaiga – MF – Kiwi FC, SAM
17. Hana Malo – FW – Fa’atoia United, SAM
18. Meripa Seumanutafa – GK – Papakura City, NZ
19. Jecky Pili – GK – Fa’atoia United, SAM

Management

1. Nicola Demaine – Coach
2. Valerio Raccuglia – Technical Advisor
3. Ave Stevens – Team Manager
4. Le’emo Sofara – Gear Manager
5. Joseph Kapisi – Goalkeeper Coach
6. Peter Jr Poulava – Chef