Niue, Palau, Tuvalu, Federated States of Micronesia

w-inds. · Nov 16, 2006

http://www.oceaniafootball.com/index.cgi?det=1&intArticleID=2016&sID=12
The OFC Congress also witnessed the admission of four new associate members in Niue, Palau, Tuvalu, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

AllWhitebeliever · Nov 16, 2006

mmm...I wonder if there was a decent representative party from Australia at the 40th ANNIVERSARY AT THE OFC CONGRESS, after they voted againest the full confederation status.

Even though they were one of the founding OFC nations, they have turning their backs on OFC about three times? And rarely providing any coaching or developing support for the island nations compare to what NZ has done during those years other than the occasional nicking good players.

Most likely they were there but it probaby be one representative who never had any previous OFC contacts.

... I am just been cynical.

But here is the recent development by the FFA to OFC...

OFC - TEMARII SIGNS HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH FFA
Monday, 13th November 2006

The Oceania Football Confederation's (OFC) 40th Anniversary celebrations got off to an exciting start yesterday with the signing of a historic agreement between OFC and Football Federation Australia (FFA). The agreement was signed at the Pearl Resort, in Bora Bora, will see the FFA make a financial contribution to the OFC for the purpose of coaching and technical development over the next 12 years.

Football Federation Australia Director, Ron Harvey, said Australia's commitment to making an ongoing contribution to the development of football in Oceania was appropriate recognition for a longstanding and common history.

"Football Federation Australia's move to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) went smoothly and OFC's part in that process was very helpful. It was the correct decision for everyone. Football Federation Australia does not hold the view that we are big brothers of the OFC, but instead, very friendly neighbours."

OFC President Reynald Temarii was equally delighted by the FFA's decision to sign the 12-year agreement.

"Australia's departure to the AFC opened the door to more competitive games, a bigger market place. For OFC, it has given greater opportunity for our member associations to take part in major tournaments. But, by signing this agreement, FFA has shown us their ongoing commitment to developing football in the region."

The OFC will sign an agreement with the English FA on Monday 13th November, 2006 at the Pearl Resort, Bora Bora, 7pm local time. FA Chairman, Geoffrey Thompson, and FA Head of International Relations, Jane Bateman, will be present at the signing ceremony alongside OFC President Reynald Temarii and OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas.

The OFC Extraordinary Congress will take place at the Raddison Hotel, Papeete, Tahiti, on Wednesday 15th November, 2006.
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Thanks FFA...NZsoccer doesn't have to stretch their OFC committment beyond their own needs. Note the word "Historical" there has never such a deal done before....Must a guilty conscience or just part of the smooth appeasement plan of the FFA changing from OFC to AFC.

Anyway I welcome Niue, Palau, Tuvalu, Federated States of Micronesia and hope they will get the support and development in getting the basic and competitive needs of football. the more members at full status the better chances for place allocation in world tournments and more chances of international games within the confederation.

Hang loose