Niue Football Association
| OFC | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2021 |
| FIFA affiliation | N/A |
| OFC affiliation | N/A |
| President | Deve Talagi[1] |
The Niue Football Association is the governing body of association football on Niue. The association was founded in 2021 as a successor to the now-defunct Niue Island Soccer Association. The current President is Deve Talagi.
History[edit]
In March 2021, following ten years of inactivity, the Niue Island Soccer Association was removed as an associate member of the Oceania Football Confederation for violations of multiple federation statutes.[2] However, at the time of the announcement an OFC official indicated that they were aware of the formation of the new Niue Football Association and welcomed its application for associate membership.[3]
In summer 2021 the NFA held its inaugural seven-a-side football season on the island with Deve Talagi, former vice-president of the NISA,[3] serving as the organisation's president.[1] The team from Vaiea won the first two editions of the men’s and women’s tournaments.[4]
In February 2022 the association unveiled its new logo, created by local designer Fakaaue lahi Tom Jnr Misikea with funding support from the government of Niue.[5]
In August 2023, winners were announced from a futsal men’s and women’s tournament. Vaiea were the champions of both tournaments. The first official 11v11 match in several years was also announced for November 2023. The match will be a representative team of the south vs the north of Niue.[6]
National football stadium[edit]
| Stadium | Capacity | City |
|---|---|---|
| Paliati Grounds | 1,000 | Paliati |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "2021 Seven Aside Football Tournament". Niue Football Association. Retrieved 12 November 2021.[self-published]
- ^ "Niue removed as associate member of Oceania Football". RNZ. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b Pavihi, Ester. "NISA calls special meeting to discuss the removal of OFC membership and way forward for soccer in Niue". tvniue.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Magaoa, Sariah. "Vaiea champs 7-aside futsal tournament two years in a row". tvniue.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "new Niue Football LOGO". Niue Football Association. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Magaoa, Sariah. "Vaiea champions Open Mens & Womens Futsal Tournament 2023 third year in a row". TV Niue. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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