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samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122020

Making 100 tala stretch in Samoa

14+ hour, 25+ min ago   (363+ words) For many families in Samoa, 100 tala may sound like enough to cover a few household needs, but the money can disappear quickly after buying everyday food. Lina Tupu of Faleasiu, 100 tala means planning carefully before heading to the shops. “I…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122023

Fiji edge Solomon Islands in seven-goal thriller.

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (315+ words) Fiji secured a place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after defeating hosts Solomon Islands in a thrilling seven-goal encounter at the National Stadium in Honiara. The Kulas made a strong start, with Varanisese Naiqarau scoring twice in…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122024

New Zealand advances to semifinals after dominant group-stage win

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (275+ words) Defending champion New Zealand completed a perfect group stage at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026 with an 8-0 victory over the Cook Islands. The Young Football Ferns finished with nine points from three matches, scoring eight goals against the Cook Islands in…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121626

Traditional stitch-plank va'a returns to Samoa after a century

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (359+ words) A traditional stitch-plank va'a folau has returned to Samoa after more than a century, giving a new generation an opportunity to learn a craft once central to the islands’ relationship with the sea. The "soatau folau" was blessed and named…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > sport > 122013

Scanlan hat-trick seals Samoa’s win over Vanuatu

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (291+ words) Hosts Samoa finished their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship campaign on a high note with a 3-1 win over Vanuatu, thanks to a second-half hat-trick from Lomitusi Scanlan. Scanlan scored three goals in the final 13 minutes of the match to help Samoa finish seventh…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121941

Samoa and New Caledonia claim opening wins at the OFC U-17 Championship

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (359+ words) Samoa and New Caledonia kicked off their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026 campaign in Group B with victories at the Solomon Islands National Stadium in Honiara on the 7th of September 2026. Samoa began their quest for a third consecutive FIFA U-17 Women’s World…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121936

Samoa and PNG bow out of under-19 championship

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (297+ words) New Caledonia and Solomon Islands reached the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after wins over Papua New Guinea and Samoa in Apia on Monday. New Caledonia beat Papua New Guinea 7-0 at the Samoa Football HQ to keep its hopes…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121927

Defending Champions New Zealand and record-breaking Fiji cruise to group A wins.

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (404+ words) The Oceania Football Confederation U-16 Women’s Championship kicked off in Honiara with two emphatic opening-day victories, highlighting the dominance of the tournament’s early pacesetters on the 6th September 2026. The Young Football Ferns launched their title defence with a convincing performance, whereas Fiji…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 119670

NZ's Brigadier Harrop's Samoan connection

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) For Brigadier Commander Esther Harrop of the New Zealand Defence Force, marking ANZAC Day in Apia was about honouring the link she has with Samoa. It was a personal reflection on ANZAC Day at the dawn service held on Saturday…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121705

Australia supports youth development in Samoa

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (290+ words) Australia is stepping up for Samoa’s next generation, through the Australia-Samoa Tautua Partnership, new doors are opening for young people across Upolu and Savai’i following a series of high-impact Youth Development Day activities aimed at unlocking local potential. The activities…...