Football in Niue
Encyclopedia
The sport
of football
in the country of Niue
is run by the Niue Soccer Federation
. The association administers the national football team
, as well as the Niue Soccer Tournament
.
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the country of Niue
Niue
Niue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
is run by the Niue Soccer Federation
Niue Soccer Federation
The Niue Island Soccer Association is the governing body of football in Niue. The association was established in 1960. In 1986 the country was affiliated to OFC. It is not a member of FIFA though....
. The association administers the national football team
Niue national football team
The Niue national football team is the national football team of Niue, controlled by the Niue Island Soccer Association. It is not a member of FIFA, but is an associate member of the OFC. The team is therefore not eligible to enter the World Cup but may enter the OFC Nations Cup.Niue has so far...
, as well as the Niue Soccer Tournament
Niue Soccer Tournament
Niue Soccer Tournament is the top football division in Niue.-Niue Soccer Tournament Clubs :*Alofi F.C.*Ava*Avatele*Hakupu*Liku*Makefu F.C.*Muta*Talava F.C.*Tuapa*Vaiea-Previous winners:*1985: Alofi F.C.*1986-97: unknown*1998: Lakepa...
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