OFC U-16 Qualifying Stage starts Teufaiva on Saturday [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday, April 12, 2024 - 22:45. Updated on Friday, April 12, 2024 - 22:46.
U16 captains from left: Tonga's Hakeai Fonua, Solomon Islands' Jonathan Sihiu, PNG's Waterhouse Waiwai and American Samoa's Mavaega Luvu. Veitongo Football Academy, Tonga. 12 April 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Tonga will host another Oceania Football Confederation tournament, with the OFC Under-16 tournament, qualifying stage starting tomorrow 13 April in Nuku'alofa.
Newcomers to Teufaiva this year, include Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, who will meet American Samoa and Tonga.
The winning team has an opportunity to qualify and attend the next FIFA World Cup.
Match Dates (Tonga local time)
13 April Day 1
- 10:00AM: Papua New Guinea v Solomon Islands
- 3:00PM: American Samoa v Tonga
16 April Day 2
- 10:00AM: Papua New Guinea v American Samoa
- 3:00PM: Tonga v Solomon Islands
19 April Day 3
- 10:00AM: Solomon Islands v American Samoa
- 3:00PM: Tonga v Papua New Guinea
Every match will be streamed live and free on the FIFA+ app.
Captains and coaches of the U16 teams set to play tomorrow at Teufaiva stadium. Pictured at Veitongo Football Academy, Tonga. 12 April 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.