Vanuatu national football team
Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Moise Poida | ||
Captain | Fenedy Masauvakalo | ||
Top scorer | Richard Iwai (19)[1] | ||
Home stadium | Port Vila Municipal Stadium | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 174 3 (24 November 2016) | ||
Highest | 131 (October 2007) | ||
Lowest | 201 (October–November 2015) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 150 (15 June 2016) | ||
Highest | 129 (2 June 2004) | ||
Lowest | 183 (November 1993) | ||
First international | |||
New Zealand 9–0 New Hebrides (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 4 October 1951) [2] | |||
Biggest win | |||
Vanuatu 46–0 Micronesia (7 July 2015)[2] | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
New Zealand 9–0 New Hebrides (Nouméa, New Caledonia; 4 October 1951)[2] | |||
OFC Nations Cup | |||
Appearances | 8 (first in 1973) | ||
Best result | Fourth place, 1973, 2000, 2002 and 2008 |
The Vanuatu national football team is the national team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.[3]
History
It was known as the New Hebrides national football team until the New Hebrides became Republic of Vanuatu in 1980. It finished fourth in the OFC Nations Cup in 1973, 2000, and 2002. In the 2004 Oceania Nations Cup, Vanuatu beat New Zealand 4–2, preventing the regional powerhouse from making the final and, consequently, the running for the 2006 World Cup.
Vanuatu caused another shock in the 2007 South Pacific Games by knocking out the Solomon Islands for bronze medal and also enable to enter the second stage of qualification for the OFC nation Cup and consequently a chance with a playoff for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010. The last time they had won against Solomon Islands was back in 1998 and had since been on the receiving side of many losses save for one draw against them. In July 2008, Vanuatu faced two national teams from the Solomon Islands during the inaugural edition of the Wantok Cup. Vanuatu lost 1–2 to the Solomons' team A, but defeated their team B by two goals to one.
For the first time in the country's history Vanuatu was top of the South Pacific in 1990. Vanuatu won the Melanesian Cup, playing against Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. At that time under Coach Terry O'Donnell, Vanuatu was undoubtably the best team in the South Pacific beating Australia 1 v 0 and also knocking New Zealand out of the Futsal World Cup.
Competitive Record
FIFA World Cup
OFC Nations Cup
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Pacific Games
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Melanesia Cup
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Wantok Cup
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Solitary win in OFC history
At the second stage of the qualification tournament, Vanuatu came 6th place at the bottom of the table, but managed a win against regional powerhouses New Zealand which denied them a place in the final stages of OFC Nation Cup and the chance for a place in both the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and Continental & Intercontinental playoffs for the 2006 World Cup Finals. Vanuatu's win created the first time opportunity for one of the Island Nations to contest the Third Stage which had previously been contested only by Australia and New Zealand. Australia went on to beat Solomon Islands in a two leg contest and qualified for the World Cup finals.
Results
1 June 2012 2012 OFC Nations Cup | Vanuatu | 2–5 | New Caledonia | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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15:00 UTC+11 | Robert Tasso 52' Jean Nako Naprapol 61' |
Report | Bertrand Kaï 32', 58', 76' Georges Gope-Fenepej 66' Roy Kayara 87' |
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
3 June 2012 2012 OFC Nations Cup | Vanuatu | 5–0 | Samoa | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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12:00 UTC+11 | Jean Nako Naprapol 29' Brian Kaltack 45+1' Derek Malas 47' Robert Tasso 74' Freddy Vava 90+3' |
Report | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 2,200 Referee: John Saohu |
5 June 2012 2012 OFC Nations Cup | Tahiti | 4–1 | Vanuatu | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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15:00 UTC+11 | Nicolas Vallar 14' (pen.) Jonathan Tehau 37' Alvin Tehau 57' Teaonui Tehau 86' |
Report | Robert Tasso 90+5' | Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
7 November 2015 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1–1 | Fiji | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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14:30 | Kensi Tangis 10' | Report | Abbu Zahid Shaheed 90+6' | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Robinson Banga |
10 November 2015 Friendly | Vanuatu | 2–1 | Fiji | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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14:30 | Brian Kaltack 23' Bill Nicolls 44' |
Report | Roy Krishna 47' | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Robinson Banga |
25 March 2016 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1–0 | New Caledonia | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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15:00 | Tony Kaltack 25' | Report | Stadium: Teouma Academy |
26 March 2016 Friendly | Vanuatu | 2–1 | New Caledonia | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
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15:00 | Fenedy Masauvakalo 83' Brian Kaltack 86' (pen.) |
Report | Bertrand Kai 55' | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium |
Current Squad
The following players where called up for the 2016 OFC Nations Cup.[4]
Caps and goals updated as of 4 June after the games against Fiji.
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Seiloni Iaruel | 17 April 1995 | 6 | 0 | Amicale |
20 | GK | Chikau Mansale | 13 January 1983 | 17 | 0 | Tafea |
21 | GK | Kaloran Firiam | 10 December 1994 | 0 | 0 | Tafea |
2 | DF | Brian Kaltack | 30 September 1993 | 14 | 4 | Erakor Golden Star |
3 | DF | Kevin Shem | 5 December 1993 | 9 | 0 | Tafea |
4 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 6 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
5 | DF | Jacques Wanemut | 2 February 1992 | 2 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
6 | DF | Ignace Iamak | 23 March 1990 | 6 | 0 | Tafea |
7 | DF | Samuel Kaloros | 16 September 1989 | 2 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
8 | DF | Remy Kalsrap | 20 January 1996 | 2 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
9 | MF | Bill Nicholls | 3 June 1993 | 5 | 1 | Tupuji Imere |
10 | MF | Dominique Fred | 21 October 1992 | 8 | 1 | Ifira Black Bird |
11 | MF | Raoul Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 4 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
12 | MF | Zica Manuhi | 23 July 1993 | 3 | 0 | Tafea |
13 | MF | Nemani Roqara | 9 June 1993 | 3 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
14 | MF | Bong Kalo | 18 January 1997 | 5 | 0 | Tafea |
15 | MF | Daniel Natou | 25 November 1989 | 8 | 0 | Amicale |
22 | MF | Jacky Ruben | 24 June 1996 | 2 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
16 | FW | Tony Kaltack | 5 September 1996 | 4 | 1 | Erakor Golden Star |
17 | FW | Jean Kaltack | 19 August 1994 | 8 | 9 | Erakor Golden Star |
18 | FW | Fenedy Masauvakalo | 4 November 1985 | 15 | 2 | Amicale |
19 | FW | Kensi Tangis | 19 December 1991 | 15 | 2 | Amicale |
23 | FW | Don Mansale | 10 October 1991 | 3 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.
# | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Anthony Taiwia | 4 September 1994 | 0 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
DF | Chanel Obed | 30 September 1995 | 0 | 0 | Amicale | |
DF | Jais Malsarani | 7 March 1994 | 1 | 0 | Tafea | |
DF | Ernie Roberts | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United | ||
DF | Noah Roger | 0 | 0 | Tafea | ||
DF | Malon Kaltanak | 28 January 1991 | 0 | 0 | Tupuji Imere | |
DF | Junia Vava | 13 September 1993 | 0 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
DF | Tasso Jeffery | 24 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | Malampa Revivors | |
MF | Edisson Stephens | 2 October 1992 | 7 | 0 | Tafea | |
MF | Michel Kaltack | 12 November 1990 | 14 | 2 | Erakor Golden Star | |
MF | Rodney Serveux | 15 June 1990 | 1 | 0 | Tupuji Imere | |
MF | Silas Namatak | 8 December 1990 | 2 | 0 | Amicale | |
MF | Roddy Lenga | 22 April 1990 | 2 | 0 | Amicale | |
MF | Barry Mansale | 1 November 1995 | 0 | 0 | Hekari United | |
MF | Etienne Naieu | February 13, 1996 | 0 | 0 | Amicale | |
MF | Godine Tenene | 19 March 1997 | 0 | 0 | Tafea | |
MF | Jayson Timatua | 27 December 1998 | 0 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
MF | Abednigo Sau | 28 July 1998 | 0 | 0 | Northern Region Academy | |
FW | Bernard Daniel | 11 August 1992 | 2 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | |
FW | Francois Sakama | 12 December 1987 | 11 | 6 | Amicale | |
FW | Robert Tasso | 18 December 1989 | 9 | 5 | Tafea | |
FW | Christopher Andrew | 0 | 0 | AS Temanava | ||
FW | Alex Saniel | November 8, 1996 | 0 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
FW | Sylvain Worworbu | 17 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | St Peter's College |
List Of Coaches
New Hebrides (−1980)
- P. Reichert (1973)
Vanuatu (1980–)
- Terry O'Donnell (1987–1993)
- Saby Natonga (1996)
- Alwyn Job (1998)
- Juan Carlos Buzzetti (2000–2004)
- Joe Szekeres (2004–?)
- Robert Calvo (2007–2008)
- Willian Malas (2008)[5]
- Saby Natonga (2011–2012)
- Percy Avock (2012–2015)[6]
- Moise Poida (2015–)[7]
See also
- Vanuatu national under-23 football team
- Vanuatu national under-20 football team
- Vanuatu national under-17 football team
- Vanuatu national under-15 football team
- Vanuatu women's national football team
- Vanuatu women's national under-20 football team
References
- ↑ Mamrud, Roberto; Stokkermans, Karel. "Players with 100+ Caps and 30+ International Goals". RSSSF. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
- 1 2 3 "Vanuatu (New Hebrides) – List of International Matches". Rsssf.com. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ "Micronesia suffer another humiliating defeat after 46–0 loss to Vanuatu | Football". The Guardian. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ "Vanuatu squad named". Oceania Football Confederation. 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "Member Association – Vanuatu". FIFA.com. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ "Vanuatu Football Federation". Vanuafoot.vu. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ↑ "Poida named National Senior Team coach". Vanuata Football Federation. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
External links
- Vanuatu at the FIFA website.
- Vanuatu at the OFC website.
- VFFFoot.over-nlog.com
- Vanuafoot – Vanuatu Football Federation Official site
- Vanuatu Football Federation Official Blog site