Samoa national under-17 football team

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Samoa U17
Association Football Federation Samoa
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Samoa.svg Martin Tamasese
Captain Willie Sauiluma
Most caps Willie Sauiluma (9)
Top scorer Falaniko Nanumea (7)
Home stadium National Stadium
FIFA code SAM
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 4 – 0 Western Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg
(New Zealand; April 14, 1997)
Biggest win
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 0 – 9 Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; July 20, 2018)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 12 – 0 Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg
(Pirae, Tahiti; February 18, 2017)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC Under-17 Championship
Appearances9 (first in 1997 )
Best resultQuarterfinals (2023)
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The Samoa national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of Samoa and is controlled by Football Federation Samoa.

Contents

History

Competition Record

FIFA U-17 World Cup record

FIFA U-17 World Cup record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1985 to Flag of Ecuador.svg 1995 Did not participate
Flag of Egypt.svg 1997 to Flag of Finland.svg 2003 Did not qualify
Flag of Peru.svg 2005 Withdrew
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 2007 to Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 Did not participate
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013 to Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025 To be determined
Total-00000000

OFC U-17 Championship record

The OFC U-17 Championship 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-17 World Cup.

OFC U-17 Championship
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1983 to Flag of Vanuatu.svg 1995 Did not participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997 Group Stage3003011−110
Flag of Fiji.svg 1999 Group Stage4103413−93
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2001 Group Stage4103517−123
Flag of American Samoa.svg & Flag of Australia (converted).svg & Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2003 Group Stage4103310−73
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2005 Withdrew
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2007 to Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 Did not participate
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2013 Preliminary Round31116604
Flag of American Samoa.svg & Flag of Samoa.svg 2015 Group Stage5104722−153
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2017 Group Stage6213627−217
Flag of Tonga.svg & Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2018 Group Stage63122612+1410
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Quarterfinals310267−13
TotalQuarterfinals381132463125−6236

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2023 OFC U-17 Championship from 11 to 28 January 2023.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Kirk Auvele (2006-06-10) 10 June 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaivase-Tai
211 GK Laveaina Sakaio (2006-05-27) 27 May 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
221 GK Talalelei Taituuga (2007-02-10) 10 February 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Strickland Brothers Lepea

22 DF Aukuso Ah Far (2007-05-04) 4 May 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Strickland Brothers Lepea
32 DF Setefano Kamilo (2006-03-04) 4 March 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Strickland Brothers Lepea
42 DF Faapaia Asia (2006-04-17) 17 April 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Salelologa
52 DF Mitchell Mcilraith (2006-04-02) 2 April 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Olé Football Academy
152 DF Pita Tiatia (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaivase-Tai
162 DF Ornan Tamasese (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi

63 MF Isaiah Afamasaga (2008-03-26) 26 March 2008 (age 16)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory
73 MF Mike Salanoa (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Faatoia United
83 MF Tomoteo Lesatele (2006-12-29) 29 December 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaipuna
93 MF Rory Tanuvasa (2006-01-10) 10 January 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaivase-Tai
113 MF Kingston Vaitusi (2007-12-21) 21 December 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane City
123 MF Ariyon Hakai (2006-12-29) 29 December 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lalor United
143 MF Jason Goble-Lote (2008-05-20) 20 May 2008 (age 15)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Knights
183 MF Cayden Steffener (2007-11-03) 3 November 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City
203 MF Malakye Paterson (2007-01-13) 13 January 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Olé Football Academy

104 FW Ethelbert Edward (2007-09-03) 3 September 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Strickland Brothers Lepea
134 FW Lomitusi Scanlan (2008-02-11) 11 February 2008 (age 16)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Moata'a
174 FW Alex Malauulu (2006-03-12) 12 March 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Canberra Croatia
194 FW Pharrell Trainor (2006-06-20) 20 June 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle United Jets

2018 squad

The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship from 9 to 22 September 2018.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Semu Faimata (2003-08-10) 10 August 2003 (age 20)50 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
211 GK Steve Vainalepa (2002-11-04) 4 November 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Faleasiu

22 DF Eli Satuala (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of Samoa.svg BSL Vaitele Uta
32 DF Posiano Fuatogi (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ellerslie AFC
42 DF Tavita To'o (2002-07-19) 19 July 2002 (age 21)60 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
52 DF Fetuao Belcher (2003-05-01) 1 May 2003 (age 20)63 Flag of New Zealand.svg Havelock North Wanderers
122 DF Tony Amituanai (2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of Samoa.svg Moaula United
152 DF Alex Falelua (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Samoa.svg Faleasiu
182 DF Michael Leatutu (2002-12-04) 4 December 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Minto Stingers

3 MF Samu Galu Tauasa (2002-05-07) May 7, 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Moaula United
63 MF Kawasaki Saofaiga (2002-03-04) March 4, 2002 (age 22)63 Flag of Samoa.svg Lepea
83 MF Bitner Tafili (2003-11-05) 5 November 2003 (age 20)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Lupe o le Soaga
93 MF Falaniko Nanumea (2002-01-17) January 17, 2002 (age 22)107 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
103 MF John Tumua (2003-01-15) 15 January 2003 (age 21)62 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaipuna
133 MF Jensen Fa'afua (2002-07-24) 24 July 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ellerslie AFC
143 MF Isaako Sione (2002-02-26) 26 February 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Samoa.svg Lupe o le Soaga
193 MF Stanley Leavai (2003-04-18) April 18, 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Fa'atoia United

74 FW Lotial Mano (2002-01-15) January 15, 2002 (age 22)115 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
114 FW Jarvis Filimalae (2003-04-20) April 20, 2003 (age 20)67 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
164 FW Denny Cheshire (2002-03-27) 27 March 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Moamoa Rovers
174 FW Alman Kwan (2003-01-18) 18 January 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaivase-Tai

Results and Fixtures

2016

4 July 2016 (2016-07-04) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg3–0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
19:00 Sauiluma Soccerball shade.svg4'
Tumua Soccerball shade.svg68', 73'
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 500 [1]
Referee: Amos Anio (Papua New Guinea)
6 July 2016 (2016-07-06) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg1–1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
19:00 Kau Soccerball shade.svg71' Report Mano Soccerball shade.svg3'Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 350 [2]
Referee: Médéric Lacour (New Caledonia)
8 July 2016 (2016-07-08) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg0–2Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
19:00 Report Savelio Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Sauiluma Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 300 [3]
Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)

2017

12 February 2017 (2017-02-12) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg0–11Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
16:00 Report Spragg Soccerball shade.svg5', 20', 40', 90+4'
Ebbinge Soccerball shade.svg10'
Sinclair Soccerball shade.svg21'
Palmer Soccerball shade.svg67', 70', 90+3'
Whyte Soccerball shade.svg86'
Mata Soccerball shade.svg89'
Stadium: Stade Pater
Attendance: 527
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)
15 February 2017 (2017-02-15) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg3–0Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
19:00 Matalau Soccerball shade.svg9'
Dau Soccerball shade.svg17', 62'
Report Stadium: Stade Pater
Attendance: 800
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Arnold Tari (Vanuatu)
18 February 2017 (2017-02-18) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg12–0Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
16:00 Mekawir Soccerball shade.svg9', 19', 30'
Toata Soccerball shade.svg29'
Kaoni Soccerball shade.svg45+4', 67', 80', 88'
Keana Soccerball shade.svg53', 65'
Allen Soccerball shade.svg57', 79'
Report Stadium: Stade Pater
Attendance: 300
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg

2018

14 July 2018 (2018-07-14) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg3-0Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
11:00
Report Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 100
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
17 July 2018 (2018-07-17) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg3-10Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
11:00
Report
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 100
Referee: Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands)
20 July 2018 (2018-07-20) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg0-9Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
14:00 Report
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
10 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg2-3Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
12:00 [note 1]
Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Hamilton Siau (Solomon Islands)
13 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg1-1New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00 Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 250
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopken (Vanuatu)
16 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Tahiti  Flag of French Polynesia.svg5-1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00
Report Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopken (Vanuatu)

List Of Coaches

Notes

  1. Kick-off of the match between Samoa and Fiji was delayed from 10:00 to 12:00 due to Samoa's disrupted flight schedule. [4]

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