Vanuatu national under-20 football team
Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | |||
Captain | Bong Kalo | ||
Most caps | Bong Kalo (13) | ||
Top scorer | Jean Kaltak (9) | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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First international | |||
Tahiti 2–1 New Hebrides (Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
American Samoa 0–15 Vanuatu (Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Fiji 11–0 Vanuatu (Suva, Fiji; October 1, 1994) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (2017) | ||
Best result | Group Stage (2017) | ||
OFC U-20 Championship | |||
Appearances | 15 (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (2014, 2016) |
The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. It was known as the New Hebrides national under-20 football team until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence and renamed their country to Vanuatu.
History[]
The Vanuatu national under-20 football team took part in the OFC U-20 Championship tournament 14 times (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016). In 2014, the team got the best result with a second place as they finished behind Fiji. Two years later, they would qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeating the Solomon Islands in the semifinals to book a spot and compete at their first ever FIFA tournament.[1]
Competitive record[]
FIFA U-20 World Cup record[]
FIFA U-20 World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1977–2015 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2017 | Group Stage | 24th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
2019 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2021 | To be determined | ||||||||
Total | Group Stage | 1/21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
OFC[]
The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament | |||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
1974 | 3rd Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
1978 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
1980 | |||||||
1982 | |||||||
1985 | |||||||
1986 | |||||||
1988 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
1990 | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
1992 | 4th Place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
1994 | 4th Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
1997 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
1998 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
& 2001 | Group Stage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 4 |
& 2002 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
2005 | 3rd Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 |
2007 | Group Stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
2008 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
2011 | 3rd Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
2013 | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
2014 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
& 2016 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
& 2018 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Total | Runners-up | 60 | 27 | 7 | 26 | 130 | 123 |
Current technical staff[]
Position | |
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Head coach | |
Team Manager | |
High Performance Coach | |
Assistant coach 1 | |
Assistant coach 2 | |
Team Manager | |
Goalkeeper coach & Kit Manager | |
Doctor | |
Physio |
Vanuatu at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup before a match against Mexico at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.
Current squad[]
The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 5 to 18 August 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | 6 August 2000 | 1 | 0 | ||
20 | GK | 13 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | ||
2 | DF | 17 May 1999 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga | |
3 | DF | 24 June 1999 | 2 | 0 | ||
4 | DF | 30 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | ||
5 | DF | 7 July 2000 | 3 | 0 | ||
12 | DF | 8 February 2000 | 2 | 0 | ||
13 | DF | 10 November 2000 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
19 | DF | 26 April 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tafea | |
6 | MF | 8 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | ||
8 | MF | 5 May 2000 | 2 | 0 | ||
9 | MF | 13 March 2000 | 3 | 0 | ||
11 | MF | 2 November 2000 | 3 | 0 | ||
14 | MF | 24 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | Amicale | |
15 | MF | 3 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | Mauwia | |
16 | MF | 27 February 2000 | 1 | 0 | Amicale | |
17 | MF | 3 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | ||
7 | FW | 14 July 2000 | 3 | 1 | Malampa Revivors | |
10 | FW | 21 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tafea | |
18 | FW | 11 November 1999 | 2 | 1 |
Squad 2016&2017[]
The following players where called up for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- Caps and goals as of 20 May 2017 after the game against the Mexico.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | 28 December 1998 | 1 | 0 | ABM Galaxy | |
12 | GK | Dick Taiwia | 28 December 1997 | 1 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
21 | GK | 12 October 1998 | 1 | 0 | Tafea | |
2 | DF | Selwyn Vatu | 13 June 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United |
3 | DF | 8 June 1997 | 2 | 0 | ||
4 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 12 | 1 | Solomon Warriors |
5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 4 | 0 | Shepherds United |
13 | DF | 6 February 1998 | 1 | 0 | ||
14 | DF | 25 August 1997 | 2 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
15 | DF | Gregory Patrick | 30 April 1998 | 7 | 0 | |
6 | MF | Claude Aru | 25 April 1997 | 6 | 0 | Shepherds United |
8 | MF | Jayson Timatua | 27 December 1998 | 6 | 0 | Shepherds United |
9 | MF | Ronaldo Wilkins | 30 December 1999 | 8 | 3 | Sia-Raga |
10 | MF | Bong Kalo (captain) | 18 January 1997 | 13 | 7 | |
11 | MF | Godine Tenene | 3 May 1998 | 7 | 2 | Erakor Golden Star |
16 | MF | 11 September 1998 | 6 | 1 | ||
17 | MF | 9 July 1997 | 3 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
7 | FW | 19 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | ||
18 | FW | Johnathan Spokeyjack | 13 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
19 | FW | Abednigo Sau | 28 July 1998 | 6 | 0 | Sia-Raga |
20 | FW | Azariah Soromon | 1 March 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
Recent call-up's[]
The following players have also been called up to represent Vanuatu in the last 12 months:
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | 17 October 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United | ||
DF | Tasso Jeffrey | 12 August 1998 | 5 | 0 | Mauwia | |
DF | 29 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United | ||
DF | 1 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | ||
MF | 1 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | ||
MF | 21 May 1998 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga | ||
FW | 17 August 1998 | 4 | 0 | Sia-Raga | ||
FW | 16 March 1998 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga | ||
FW | 27 July 1997 | 0 | 0 |
Squad for the 2014 OFC U-20 Championship[]
- Caps and goals as of 1 June 2014.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | 8 February 1996 | 5 | 0 | Tafea U20 | |
24 | GK | 17 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 4 | 0 | Phnom Penh Crown |
3 | DF | Godshen Donna | June 7, 1997 | 3 | 0 | Amicale |
4 | DF | March 21, 1996 | 5 | 0 | Amicale | |
5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | St Peter's College |
6 | DF | Remy Kalsrap | 20 January 1996 | 5 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
7 | DF | January 9, 1996 | 2 | 0 | Yatel | |
18 | DF | 16 March 1996 | 4 | 1 | Nalkutan | |
8 | MF | 5 May 1996 | 5 | 1 | Malampa Revivors | |
10 | MF | Bong Kalo | 18 January 1997 | 5 | 2 | Tafea |
12 | MF | 29 August 1996 | 2 | 0 | Yatel | |
14 | MF | 23 April 1995 | 5 | 4 | Erakor Golden Star | |
15 | MF | February 13, 1996 | 2 | 0 | Amicale | |
16 | MF | Jacky Ruben(c) | November 10, 1996 | 4 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
19 | MF | May 31, 1996 | 1 | 0 | Spirit 08 | |
9 | FW | Tony Kaltack | 4 March 1996 | 4 | 2 | Erakor Golden Star |
11 | FW | Alex Saniel | November 8, 1996 | 5 | 1 | Fencibles United |
13 | FW | October 7, 1996 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
17 | FW | March 15, 1996 | 3 | 0 |
Squad for the 2013 OFC U-20 Championship[]
- Caps and goals as of 10 March 2013.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Seiloni Iaruel | 17 April 1995 | 9 | 0 | Tafea |
20 | GK | December 10, 1994 | 0 | 0 | Tafea | |
2 | DF | Raoul Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 2 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
3 | DF | Chanel Obed | 3 September 1995 | 2 | 0 | Amicale |
4 | DF | June 6, 1994 | 4 | 0 | Sia-Raga | |
5 | DF | Kevin Shem | 5 December 1993 | 9 | 2 | Tafea |
6 | DF | Jais Malsarani | 7 March 1994 | 4 | 0 | Tafea |
15 | DF | May 19, 1993 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
7 | MF | Barry Mansale | 1 November 1995 | 3 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
8 | MF | Jackson Tasso | 12 July 1993 | 4 | 1 | Amicale |
12 | MF | 28 May 1995 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
14 | MF | Michel Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 3 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
16 | MF | Zica Manuhi | July 23, 1993 | 4 | 1 | Ifira Black Bird |
18 | MF | May 24, 1993 | 1 | 1 | Unattached | |
9 | FW | Jean Kaltak | 19 August 1994 | 9 | 9 | Erakor Golden Star |
10 | FW | Bill Nicolls | June 3, 1993 | 4 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
11 | FW | October 18, 1993 | 2 | 0 | Unattached | |
13 | FW | May 12, 1993 | 4 | 4 | Amicale | |
17 | FW | November 29, 1994 | 2 | 1 | Tafea | |
19 | FW | December 21, 1995 | 1 | 0 | Malampa Revivors |
Fixtures and results[]
2014[]
23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 1–0 | New Caledonia | show Suva, Fiji |
25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Solomon Islands | 0–0 | Vanuatu | show Suva, Fiji |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | American Samoa | 0–4 | Vanuatu | show Suva, Fiji |
29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 2–2 | Fiji | show Suva, Fiji |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Papua New Guinea | 2–4 | Vanuatu | show Suva, Fiji |
2016[]
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 3–1 | Papua New Guinea | show Port Vila, Vanuatu |
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 3–1 | Papua New Guinea | show Port Vila, Vanuatu |
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Caledonia | 0–1 | Vanuatu | show Port Vila, Vanuatu |
13 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 2–1 | Solomon Islands | show Port Vila, Vanuatu |
17 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand | 5–0 | Vanuatu | show Port Vila, Vanuatu |
2017[]
1 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 2-3 | Singapore | show Choa Chu Kang Stadium |
4 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 | Singapore | show Choa Chu Kang Stadium |
7 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 | Singapore | show Bishan Stadium |
14 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 | Vietnam | show Bishan Stadium |
20 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Vanuatu | 2-3 | Mexico | show Daejeon, South Korea |
23 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Venezuela | 7-0 | Vanuatu | show Daejeon, South Korea |
26 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Germany | 3-2 | Vanuatu | show Seogwipo, South Korea |
2018[]
9 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | New Caledonia | 8-1 | Vanuatu | show Pirae, Tahiti |
12 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Solomon Islands | 1-0 | Vanuatu | show Pirae, Tahiti |
List of coaches[]
- Moise Poida (2011–2013)
- Etienne Mermer (2014–2016)
- Declan Edge (2016)
- Dejan Gluščević (2017)
- Paul Munster (2019)
- (2019-)
References[]
- ^ "History-making Vanuatu join New Zealand on world stage". FIFA. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- http://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc/News/ViewArticle/tabid/125/Article/172dac4f-e000-45e9-96e4-66e1b62f8cd0/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- http://olefootballacademy.co.nz/declan-edge/
- http://www.vff.vu
External links[]
- Vanuatu national football team
- Oceanian national under-20 association football teams