2012 OFC Nations Cup squads
The 2012 OFC Nations Cup was an international football tournament that was held in the Solomon Islands from 1 to 10 June 2012. The 11 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of players; only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. An initial four-team qualifying phase took place in Samoa from 22 to 26 November 2011 allowing the winner, Samoa, to move on and join the other seven teams at the main tournament.
Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. Players' club teams and players' age are as of 1 June 2012 – the tournament's opening day.
A full list of all the national teams squads, with date of birth and shirt number can be seen on OFC official site.[1]
Group A
[edit]Vanuatu
[edit]Coach: Percy Avock[2]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Ernest Bong | 29 February 1984 (aged 28) |  Amicale
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| 2 | DF | Kevin Shem | 5 December 1993 (aged 18) | Tafea
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| 3 | DF | Paul Young | 3 October 1988 | Amicale
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| 4 | DF | Selwyn Sese Aala | 14 August 1986 (aged 25) | Amicale
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| 5 | DF | Robert Tom | 6 April 1978 (aged 34) | Tafea
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| 6 | DF | Freddy Vava | 25 November 1982 (aged 29) | Tafea
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| 7 | MF | Jean Robert Yelou (c) | 25 September 1983 (aged 28) | Amicale
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| 8 | MF | Silas Namatak | 8 December 1990 (aged 21) | Tafea
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| 9 | MF | Derek Malas | 10 December 1983 (aged 28) | Amicale
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| 10 | FW | Jean Kaltak | 19 August 1994 (aged 17) | Erakor Golden Star
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| 11 | FW | Robert Tasso | 18 December 1989 (aged 22) | Spirit 08
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| 12 | FW | Joseph Namariau | 12 January 1988 (aged 24) | Tafea
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| 13 | MF | François Sakama | 12 December 1987 (aged 24) | Tafea
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| 14 | FW | Kensi Tangis | 19 December 1991 (aged 20) | Amicale
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| 15 | DF | Alphonse Bongnaim | 22 August 1985 (aged 26) | Amicale
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| 16 | GK | Seiloni Iaruel | 17 April 1995 (aged 17) | Tafea
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| 17 | FW | Jean Nako Naprapol | 20 July 1980 (aged 31) | Amicale
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| 18 | MF | Michel Kaltak | 12 November 1990 (aged 21) |  Hekari United
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| 19 | MF | Roddy Lenga | 22 April 1990 (aged 22) | Amicale
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| 20 | DF | Lucien Hinge | 21 March 1992 (aged 20) | Tafea
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| 21 | MF | Dominique Fred | 21 October 1992 (aged 19) | Shepherds United
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| 22 | DF | Brian Kaltak | 30 September 1993 (aged 18) | Hekari United
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| 23 | GK | Simon Tousi | 9 March 1992 (aged 20) | Siwi
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New Caledonia
[edit]Coach: 
Alain Moizan[3]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Rocky Nyikeine | 26 May 1992 (aged 20) |  Gaïtcha
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| 2 | DF | Judikael Ixoée | 17 March 1990 (aged 22) | Hyères
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| 3 | DF | Emile Béaruné | 7 February 1990 (aged 22) | Gaïtcha
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| 4 | DF | Georges Béaruné | 27 July 1989 (aged 22) | Gaïtcha
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| 5 | FW | Kalaje Gnipate | 24 July 1985 (aged 26) | Mont-Dore
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| 6 | MF | Olivier Dokunengo (c) | 4 September 1979 (aged 32) | Mont-Dore
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| 7 | MF | Dominique Wacalie | 14 August 1982 (aged 29) | Bourges 18
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| 8 | MF | Miguel Kayara | 11 August 1986 (aged 25) | Hienghène Sport
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| 9 | FW | Jacques Haeko | 23 April 1984 (aged 28) | Lössi
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| 10 | MF | Marius Bako | 22 February 1985 (aged 27) | Gaïtcha
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| 11 | FW | Bertrand Kaï | 6 June 1983 (aged 28) | Hienghène Sport
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| 12 | MF | Roy Kayara | 2 May 1990 (aged 22) | Magenta
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| 13 | MF | Noël Kaudré | 30 April 1981 (aged 31) | Magenta
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| 14 | DF | Dick Kauma | 1 March 1988 (aged 24) | Lössi
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| 15 | DF | Jean-Patrick Wakanumuné | 13 March 1980 (aged 32) | Magenta
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| 16 | FW | Iamel Kabeu | 7 September 1982 (aged 29) |  Manu-Ura
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| 17 | MF | Joël Wakanumuné | 30 September 1986 (aged 25) | Chambéry
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| 18 | MF | Jonathan Kakou | 18 December 1989 (aged 22) | Magenta
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| 19 | FW | Georges Gope-Fenepej | 23 October 1988 (aged 23) | Magenta
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| 20 | GK | Marc Ounemoa | 27 January 1973 (aged 39) | Baco
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Samoa
[edit]Coach: Malo Vaga
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Aukusitino Aitupe | 23 January 1985 (aged 27) | 
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| 2 | DF | Andrew Setefano (c) | 10 August 1987 (aged 24) | Goldstar Sogi
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| 3 | DF | Peni Kitiona | 24 June 1994 (aged 17) |
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| 4 | DF | Vaalii Faalogo | 9 November 1983 (aged 28) | Kiwi
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| 5 | DF | Tamoto Fenika | 5 September 1988 (aged 23) | Kiwi
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| 6 | MF | Silao Malo | 30 December 1990 (aged 21) | Kiwi
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| 7 | DF | Jarrell Sale | 16 September 1984 (aged 27) | Kiwi
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| 8 | MF | Joseph Hoeflich | 12 April 1984 (aged 28) | Kiwi
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| 9 | FW | Max Hoeflich | 22 December 1986 (aged 25) | Kiwi
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| 10 | FW | Luki Gosche | 13 January 1986 (aged 26) | Kiwi
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| 11 | FW | Suivai Ataga | 21 April 1987 (aged 25) |
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| 12 | FW | Mike Saofaiga | 12 January 1991 (aged 21) | Kiwi
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| 13 | DF | Sapati Umutaua | 25 November 1987 (aged 24) |
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| 14 | MF | Sopo FaKaua | 23 February 1988 (aged 24) |
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| 15 | MF | Patrick Asiata | 13 August 1985 (aged 26) | Kiwi
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| 16 | FW | Amilale Esaroma | 24 July 1985 (aged 26) |
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| 17 | FW | Spencer Keli | 26 October 1985 (aged 26) |
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| 19 | DF | Masei Amosa | 24 May 1988 (aged 24) |
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| 21 | GK | Ethan Hanns | 11 November 1988 (aged 23) |
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| 22 | GK | Motu Hafoka | 13 March 1987 (aged 25) | Moaula United
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Tahiti
[edit]Coach: Eddy Etaeta[4]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Mikaël Roche | 24 December 1982 (aged 29) | Dragon
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| 2 | FW | Alvin Tehau | 10 April 1989 (aged 23) | Tefana
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| 3 | DF | Tamatoa Wagemann | 18 March 1980 (aged 32) | Changé
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| 4 | DF | Teheivarii Ludivion | 1 July 1989 (aged 22) | Vénus
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| 6 | MF | Lorenzo Tehau | 10 April 1989 (aged 23) | Tefana
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| 7 | MF | Henri Caroine | 7 September 1981 (aged 30) | Dragon
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| 8 | DF | Angelo Tchen | 8 March 1982 (aged 30) | Tefana
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| 9 | FW | Teaonui Tehau | 1 September 1992 (aged 19) | Vénus
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| 10 | DF | Nicolas Vallar (c) | 22 October 1983 (aged 28) | Dragon
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| 11 | FW | Manaraii Porlier | 1 December 1989 (aged 22) | Excelsior
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| 12 | MF | Hiroana Poroiae | 14 June 1986 (aged 25) | Manu-Ura
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| 13 | FW | Steevy Chong Hue | 26 January 1990 (aged 22) |  Bleid-Gaume
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| 14 | FW | Roihau Degage | 12 December 1988 (aged 23) | Tefana
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| 15 | MF | Heimano Bourebare | 15 May 1989 (aged 23) | Tefana
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| 16 | MF | Pierre Kohumoetini | 18 February 1987 (aged 25) | Saint-Étienne
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| 17 | MF | Jonathan Tehau | 9 January 1988 (aged 24) | Tamarii
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| 18 | DF | Edson Lemaire | 31 October 1990 (aged 21) | Vairao
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| 19 | DF | Vincent Simon | 28 September 1983 (aged 28) | Dragon
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| 21 | GK | Xavier Samin | 1 January 1978 (aged 34) | Tefana
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Group B
[edit]Fiji
[edit]Coach: 
Juan Carlos Buzzetti[5]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Simione Tamanisau (c) | 5 June 1982 (aged 29) |  Lautoka
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| 2 | DF | Avinesh Waran Suwamy | 22 February 1986 (aged 26) | Ba
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| 3 | DF | Paulo Posiano | 7 April 1988 (aged 24) | Rewa
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| 4 | DF | Samuela Vula | 22 August 1984 (aged 27) | Suva
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| 5 | DF | Taniela Waqa | 22 June 1983 (aged 28) | Hekari United
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| 6 | DF | Alvin Singh | 9 June 1988 (aged 23) | Ba
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| 7 | MF | Pita Baleitoga | 30 November 1984 (aged 27) | Hekari United
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| 8 | MF | Malakai Tiwa | 3 October 1986 (aged 25) | Ba
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| 9 | FW | Osea Vakatalesau | 15 January 1986 (aged 26) | Ba
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| 10 | MF | Alvin Avinesh | 6 April 1982 (aged 30) | Lautoka
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| 11 | FW | Roy Krishna | 20 August 1987 (aged 24) |  Waitakere United
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| 12 | DF | Remueru Tekiate | 7 August 1990 (aged 21) | Ba
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| 14 | DF | Ilaitia Tuilau | 8 May 1987 (aged 25) | Hekari United
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| 15 | FW | Maciu Dunadamu | 14 June 1986 (aged 25) | Hekari United
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| 16 | DF | Samuela Kautoga | 3 February 1987 (aged 25) | Amicale
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| 17 | MF | Apisai Smith | 25 August 1983 (aged 28) | Rewa
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| 18 | DF | Archie Watkins | 15 September 1989 (aged 22) | Nadroga
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| 19 | MF | Peni Finau | 5 August 1981 (aged 30) | Lautoka
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| 21 | MF | Ilisoni Tuinawaivuvu | 8 January 1991 (aged 21) | Rewa
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| 22 | MF | Misaele Draunibaka | 6 April 1992 (aged 20) | Rewa
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| 23 | GK | Beniamino Mateinaqara | 18 August 1987 (aged 24) | Nadi
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New Zealand
[edit]Coach: Ricki Herbert[6]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Michael O'Keeffe | 9 August 1990 (aged 21) | 0 | Canterbury United
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| 2 | DF | Tim Myers | 17 September 1990 (aged 21) | 0 | Waitakere United
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| 3 | DF | Tony Lochhead | 12 January 1982 (aged 30) | 35 | Wellington Phoenix
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| 4 | DF | Ben Sigmund | 2 March 1981 (aged 31) | 21 | Wellington Phoenix
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| 5 | DF | Tommy Smith (c) | 31 March 1990 (aged 22) | 11 |  Ipswich Town
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| 6 | DF | Ian Hogg | 15 December 1989 (aged 22) | 2 | Auckland City
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| 7 | MF | Leo Bertos | 20 December 1981 (aged 30) | 42 | Wellington Phoenix
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| 8 | MF | Michael McGlinchey | 7 January 1987 (aged 25) | 13 |  Central Coast Mariners
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| 9 | FW | Shane Smeltz | 29 September 1981 (aged 30) | 39 | Perth Glory
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| 10 | FW | Chris Killen | 8 October 1981 (aged 30) | 40 |  Chongqing
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| 11 | MF | Marco Rojas | 11 May 1991 (aged 21) | 5 | Melbourne Victory
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| 12 | GK | Glen Moss | 19 January 1983 (aged 29) | 19 | Wellington Phoenix
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| 13 | GK | Jake Gleeson | 26 June 1990 (aged 21) | 1 |  Portland Timbers
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| 14 | FW | Rory Fallon | 20 March 1982 (aged 30) | 11 |  Aberdeen
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| 15 | DF | Ivan Vicelich | 3 September 1976 (aged 35) | 76 | Auckland City
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| 16 | FW | Jeremy Brockie | 7 October 1987 (aged 24) | 27 | Wellington Phoenix
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| 17 | FW | Kosta Barbarouses | 15 January 1990 (aged 22) | 7 |  Alania Vladikavkaz
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| 18 | MF | Aaron Clapham | 15 January 1987 (aged 25) | 6 | Canterbury United
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| 19 | DF | Michael Boxall | 18 August 1988 (aged 23) | 5 |  Vancouver Whitecaps
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| 20 | FW | Chris Wood | 7 December 1991 (aged 20) | 20 | West Bromwich Albion
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| 21 | MF | Cameron Howieson | 22 December 1994 (aged 17) | 2 | Burnley
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| 22 | MF | Tim Payne | 10 January 1994 (aged 18) | 1 | Blackburn Rovers
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| 23 | DF | Adam McGeorge | 30 March 1989 (aged 23) | 1 | Auckland City
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Solomon Islands
[edit]Coach: Jacob Moli[7]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Shadrack Ramoni | 5 May 1988 (aged 24) |  Koloale
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| 2 | DF | Hadisi Aengari | 23 October 1988 (aged 23) | Solomon Warriors
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| 3 | MF | Mostyn Beui | 21 January 1980 (aged 32) | Koloale
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| 4 | MF | Jeffery Bule | 15 November 1991 (aged 20) | Solomon Warriors
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| 5 | MF | Henry Fa'arodo (c) | 5 October 1982 (aged 29) | Team Wellington
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| 6 | DF | Tome Faisi | 21 January 1982 (aged 30) | Solomon Warriors
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| 7 | FW | Abraham Iniga | 21 November 1979 (aged 32) | Marist Fire
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| 9 | DF | Freddie Kini | 27 November 1992 (aged 19) | Koloale
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| 10 | FW | Joe Luwi | 18 July 1983 (aged 28) | Western United
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| 11 | FW | Nicholas Muri | 29 December 1983 (aged 28) | Real Kakamora
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| 12 | MF | James Naka | 9 October 1984 (aged 27) | Koloale
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| 13 | MF | Leslie Nate | 25 June 1986 (aged 25) | Kossa
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| 14 | MF | Joses Nawo | 3 May 1988 (aged 24) | Koloale
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| 15 | DF | Seni Ngava | 14 September 1988 (aged 23) | Kossa
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| 16 | DF | Loni Qaraba | 8 November 1984 (aged 27) | Western United
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| 17 | DF | Nelson Sale Kilifa | 7 October 1986 (aged 25) | Amicale
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| 18 | MF | Himson Teleda | 18 July 1992 (aged 19) | Western United
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| 19 | FW | Benjamin Totori | 20 February 1986 (aged 26) | Koloale
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| 20 | GK | Felix Ray Jr. | 12 September 1983 (aged 28) | Malaita Kingz
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| 21 | DF | Joshua Tuasulia | 14 June 1988 (aged 23) | Marist Fire
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| 22 | MF | Jack Wetney | 4 March 1990 (aged 22) | Western United
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| 23 | DF | Aleck Wickham | 1 September 1978 (aged 33) | Western United
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Papua New Guinea
[edit]Coach: Frank Farina[8]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Leslie Kalai | 6 December 1984 (aged 27) | Hekari United
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| 2 | DF | Kila Iaravai | 7 January 1991 (aged 21) | Morobe Kumuls
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| 3 | DF | Valentine Nelson | 12 April 1987 (aged 25) | Tukoko University
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| 4 | DF | Daniel Joe | 29 May 1990 (aged 22) | Hekari United
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| 5 | DF | Kelly Jampu | 22 October 1986 (aged 25) | University Inter
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| 6 | MF | Samuel Kini | 10 October 1987 (aged 24) | Hekari United
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| 7 | FW | Raymond Gunemba | 4 June 1986 (aged 25) | Hekari United
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| 8 | MF | Michael Foster | 5 September 1985 (aged 26) | Eastern Stars
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| 9 | FW | Kema Jack | 10 January 1982 (aged 30) | Hekari United
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| 10 | FW | Reginald Davani | 5 February 1980 (aged 32) | Morobe Kumuls
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| 11 | DF | Felix Bondaluke | 10 December 1986 (aged 25) | Eastern Stars
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| 12 | MF | David Muta (c) | 24 October 1987 (aged 24) | Hekari United
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| 13 | DF | Andrew Lepani | 28 August 1979 (aged 32) | Hekari United
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| 14 | MF | Niel Hans | 24 April 1988 (aged 24) | Hekari United
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| 15 | FW | Jamal Seeto | 8 September 1990 (aged 21) | Besta PNG United
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| 16 | DF | Jeremy Yasasa | 27 March 1985 (aged 27) | Eastern Stars
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| 17 | MF | Mauri Wasi | 6 December 1982 (aged 29) | Birkenhead United
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| 18 | MF | Eric Komeng | 16 June 1984 (aged 27) | Hekari United
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| 19 | DF | Koriak Upaiga | 13 June 1987 (aged 24) | Hekari United
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| 20 | GK | Godfrey Baniau | 28 February 1977 (aged 35) | Hekari United
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| 21 | MF | Ronald Conn | 4 March 1992 (aged 20) | Tukoko University
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| 22 | MF | Wira Wama | 24 October 1989 (aged 22) | Hekari United
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| 23 | GK | Paul Kawik | 4 May 1982 (aged 30) | Eastern Stars
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Player representation
[edit]By club nationality
[edit]| Players | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 28 | Papua New Guinea
|
| 23 | Vanuatu
|
| 20 | Solomon Islands
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| 18 | Tahiti
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| 16 |  New Caledonia
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| 15 | Fiji
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| 14 | New Zealand
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| 11 | Samoa
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| 4 | England, France
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| 3 | Australia
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| 1 | Belgium, Canada, China, Russia, Scotland, United States
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Nations in italics are not represented by their national teams in the finals.
By representatives of domestic league
[edit]| National Squad | No. |
|---|---|
| Fiji |
15 |
| New Caledonia |
16 |
| New Zealand |
11 |
| Papua New Guinea |
22 |
| Samoa |
11 |
| Solomon Islands |
20 |
| Tahiti |
17 |
| Vanuatu |
21 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Full Squads list". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Oceania Football Confederation. 15 May 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
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- ^ "Une première liste de 26 dévoilée". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Fédération Calédonienne de Football. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ "Regroupement des TOA AITO". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Fédération Tahitienne de Football. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Fiji name extended training squad". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Oceania Football Confederation. 16 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Mens Nations Cup - Teams List". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Oceania Football Confederation. May 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-21. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Hosts name star-studded line-up". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Oceania Football Confederation. 18 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Farina names Papua New Guinea line-up". 2012 OFC Nations Cup. Oceania Football Confederation. 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-04. Retrieved 27 April 2012.