1998 OFC Nations Cup squads

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The 1998 OFC Nations Cup was an international football tournament that was held in Brisbane, Australia from 25 September to 4 October 1998. The 6 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. The 1998 Melanesia Cup and the 1998 Polynesia Cup were used to find the four qualifiers for the finals tournament (Fiji and Vanuatu from Melanesia and Tahiti and Cook Islands from Polynesia respectively), to move on and join Australia and New Zealand at the main tournament.

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Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. Players' club teams and players' age are as of 25 September 1998 – the tournament's opening day.

Squad lists

Australia

Coach: Flag of Argentina.svg Raul Blanco

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jason Petkovic (1972-12-07)7 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide City
22 DF Robert Trajkovski (1972-07-24)24 July 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
32 DF Fausto De Amicis (1968-06-26)26 June 1968 (aged 30) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
42 DF Glenn Gwynne (1972-02-22)22 February 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Strikers
52 DF Alex Tobin (c) (1965-11-03)3 November 1965 (aged 32) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide City
62 DF Mark Babic (1973-04-24)24 April 1973 (aged 25) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
73 MF Ernie Tapai (1967-02-14)14 February 1967 (aged 31) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
83 MF Troy Halpin (1973-08-17)17 August 1973 (aged 25) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
94 FW Damian Mori (1970-09-30)30 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide City
104 FW Paul Trimboli (1969-02-25)25 February 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
114 FW Carl Veart (1970-05-21)21 May 1970 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide City
122 DF Simon Colosimo (1979-01-08)8 January 1979 (aged 19) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carlton SC
132 DF Alvin Ceccoli (1974-08-05)5 August 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves
143 MF Goran Lozanovski (1974-01-11)11 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
152 DF Dominic Longo (1970-08-23)23 August 1970 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
163 MF Kasey Wehrman (1977-08-16)16 August 1977 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Strikers
174 FW Kris Trajanovski (1972-02-19)19 February 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
181 GK Michael Petkovic (1976-07-16)16 July 1976 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
193 MF Brad Maloney (1972-01-19)19 January 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
203 MF Scott Chipperfield (1975-12-30)30 December 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves

Cook Islands

Coach: Alex Napa

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
201 GK Vailoa Tiere (1974-04-11)11 April 1974 (aged 24) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka FC
1 GK Jimmy Katoa (1980-04-26)26 April 1980 (aged 18) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
2 DF Tristram Chambers (1971-01-07)7 January 1971 (aged 27) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
2 DF Heath Dickinson (1968-02-02)2 February 1968 (aged 30) Flag of New Zealand.svg University-Mount Wellington
2 DF Edward Drollett (1975-06-07)7 June 1975 (aged 23) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
2 DF James Nand (1977-04-06)6 April 1977 (aged 21) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
2 DF John Pareanga (1980-10-02)2 October 1980 (aged 17) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera
2 DF Dean Tereu (1972-07-09)9 July 1972 (aged 26) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka FC
3 MF Stenter Mani (1978-09-14)14 September 1978 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Seaford United
3 MF Teremaki Paniani (1975-02-20)20 February 1975 (aged 23) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
3 MF Christian Tauira (1981-07-06)6 July 1981 (aged 17) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
4 FW Joseph Chambers (1976-04-15)15 April 1976 (aged 22) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
4 FW Junior Puroku (1981-01-26)26 January 1981 (aged 17) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
4 FW Nikorima Te Miha (1980-01-01)1 January 1980 (aged 18) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura

Fiji

Coach: Billy Singh

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
1 GK Isekeli Sevanaia (1969-01-10)10 January 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
1 GK Laisenia Tuba (1978-08-13)13 August 1978 (aged 20) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
2 DF Pita Rabo (1977-07-30)30 July 1977 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
2 DF Imtiaz Khan Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
2 DF Manoa Masi (1974-08-18)18 August 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
2 DF Luke Nabro Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
2 DF Valerio Nasema (1972-07-19)19 July 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
3 MF Emosi Baleinuku (1975-04-02)2 April 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
3 MF Ratu Debalevu Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
3 MF Shailemdra Lal (1972-09-30)30 September 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
3 MF Ulaisi Seruvatu (1964-03-23)23 March 1964 (aged 34) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
3 MF Malakai Waqa (1975-05-08)8 May 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
4 FW Alivate Driu (1974-12-28)28 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
4 FW Kameli Kilaiwaca Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
4 FW Navin Kumar Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
4 FW Esala Masi (1974-03-09)9 March 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves
4 FW Waisea Nabenu Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
4 FW Marika Namaga Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi

New Zealand

Coach: Flag of England.svg Ken Dugdale

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jason Batty (c) (1971-03-23)23 March 1971 (aged 27) Flag of Ireland.svg Bohemians
22 DF Chris Zoricich (1969-05-03)3 May 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Strikers
32 DF Sean Douglas (1972-05-08)8 May 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carlton SC
42 DF Che Bunce (1975-08-29)29 August 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Iceland.svg Breiðablik
52 DF Jonathan Perry (1975-11-22)22 November 1975 (aged 22) Flag of England.svg Barnsley
62 DF Gavin Wilkinson (1973-11-05)5 November 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
73 MF Mark Burton (1974-05-18)18 May 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Germany.svg Kickers Emden
83 MF Aaran Lines (1976-12-21)21 December 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Germany.svg Kickers Emden
94 FW Rupert Ryan (1974-02-25)25 February 1974 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Napier City Rovers
103 MF Chris Jackson (1970-07-18)18 July 1970 (aged 28) Flag of Singapore.svg Gombak United
113 MF Harry Ngata (1971-08-24)24 August 1971 (aged 27) Flag of Ireland.svg Bohemians
123 MF Mark Atkinson (1970-02-16)16 February 1970 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carlton SC
134 FW Paul Urlovic (1978-11-21)21 November 1978 (aged 19) Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United
142 DF Danny Hay (1975-05-15)15 May 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
152 DF Ivan Vicelich (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 22) Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United
164 FW Vaughan Coveny (1971-12-13)13 December 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
173 MF Tinoi Christie (1976-02-29)29 February 1976 (aged 22) Flag of New Zealand.svg Napier City Rovers
201 GK Ross Nicholson (1975-08-08)8 August 1975 (aged 23) Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United

Tahiti

Coach: Alain Rousseau and Eddy Rousseau

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
1 GK Patrick Jacquemet (1965-11-10)10 November 1965 (aged 32) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
1 GK Daniel Tapeta (1974-10-25)25 October 1974 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
2 DF Eric Etaeta (1969-03-02)2 March 1969 (aged 29) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Central Sport
2 DF Steve Fatupua-Lecaill (1976-01-12)12 January 1976 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
2 DF Rex Faura (1971-04-26)26 April 1971 (aged 27) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
2 DF Benoit Michelena (1974-08-01)1 August 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves
2 DF Heimana Paama (1975-09-01)1 September 1975 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
2 DF Christian Taiarui Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana
3 MF Bruno Beramelli Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
3 MF Sylvain Boene (1968-01-31)31 January 1968 (aged 30) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
3 MF Samuel Garcia (1975-10-02)2 October 1975 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
3 MF Rupena Raumati Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Dragon
3 MF Jean-Loup Rousseau (1970-03-27)27 March 1970 (aged 28) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
3 MF Teva Zaveroni (1975-10-10)10 October 1975 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
4 FW Harold Amaru (1974-04-23)23 April 1974 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
4 FW Meheannu Gatien Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
4 FW Hiro Labaste (1973-01-05)5 January 1973 (aged 25) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tamarii
4 FW Gerald Quennet (1975-08-08)8 August 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves

Vanuatu

Coach: Alwyn Job

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
1 GK David Chilia (1978-06-10)10 June 1978 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
1 GK Samson Lini Flag of Vanuatu.svg Sia-Raga
2 DF Atu Kalopong Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
2 DF Pita Kalotang (1975-06-06)6 June 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
2 DF Tom Manses (1978-11-09)9 November 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
2 DF Nicholas Bruno (1973-03-26)26 March 1973 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
2 DF Hubert Reuben (1974-11-11)11 November 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
2 DF Silvain Tabirap Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rainbow FC
3 MF Reginald Garo Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rocky FC
3 MF Gérard Maki Haitong (1978-07-06)6 July 1978 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
3 MF Antonio Malapa (1974-05-09)9 May 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Nipikinamu FC
3 MF Edwin Rarai (1969-03-27)27 March 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
3 MF Norman Tangis Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rainbow FC
3 MF Georgino Tura Flag of Vanuatu.svg Nipikinamu FC
3 MF Abel Zarachie Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rocky FC
4 FW Shem Batick Flag of Vanuatu.svg Atsal FC
4 FW Etienne Mermer (1977-01-26)26 January 1977 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Nipikinamu FC
4 FW Peter Roronamahava Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rainbow FC

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