2000 OFC Nations Cup squads

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The 2000 OFC Nations Cup was an international football tournament that was held in Papeete, Tahiti from 19 to 28 June 2000. 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 2000 Melanesia Cup and the 2000 Polynesia Cup were used to find the four qualifiers for the finals tournament (Fiji and Solomon Islands from Melanesia and Tahiti and Cook Islands from Polynesia respectively), to move on and join Australia and New Zealand at the main tournament. Vanuatu (as the Melanesian 3rd placer) replaced Fiji in the final tournament, due to civil unrest in Fiji following the 2000 Fijian coup d'état.

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Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. Players' club teams and players' age are as of 19 June 2000 – the tournament's opening day.

Squad lists

Australia

Coach: Frank Farina

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Zeljko Kalac (1972-12-16)16 December 1972 (aged 27) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roda JC
22 DF Kevin Muscat (1973-08-07)7 August 1973 (aged 26) Flag of England.svg Wolverhampton Wanderers
32 DF Shaun Murphy (1970-11-05)5 November 1970 (aged 29) Flag of England.svg Sheffield United
42 DF Paul Okon (c) (1972-04-05)5 April 1972 (aged 28) Flag of Italy.svg ACF Fiorentina
52 DF Tony Popovic (1973-07-04)4 July 1973 (aged 26) Flag of Japan.svg Sanfrecce Hiroshima
63 MF Craig Foster (1969-04-15)15 April 1969 (aged 31) Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace
72 DF Danny Tiatto (1973-05-22)22 May 1973 (aged 27) Flag of England.svg Manchester City
83 MF Stan Lazaridis (1972-08-16)16 August 1972 (aged 27) Flag of England.svg Birmingham City
94 FW David Zdrilic (1974-04-13)13 April 1974 (aged 26) Flag of Germany.svg SSV Ulm 1846
114 FW Paul Agostino (1975-06-09)9 June 1975 (aged 25) Flag of Germany.svg 1860 Munich
122 DF Stephen Laybutt (1977-09-03)3 September 1977 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Power
133 MF Brett Emerton (1979-02-22)22 February 1979 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Olympic
144 FW Aurelio Vidmar (1967-02-03)3 February 1967 (aged 33) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide City
162 DF Simon Colosimo (1979-01-08)8 January 1979 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carlton SC
174 FW Clayton Zane (1977-07-12)12 July 1977 (aged 22) Flag of Norway.svg Molde FK
181 GK Clint Bolton (1975-08-22)22 August 1975 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Strikers
214 FW Pablo Cardozo (1972-12-23)23 December 1972 (aged 27) Flag of Greece.svg Athinaikos
233 MF Steve Corica (1973-03-24)24 March 1973 (aged 27) Flag of England.svg Wolverhampton Wanderers
242 DF Steve Horvat (1971-03-14)14 March 1971 (aged 29) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carlton SC
253 MF Scott Chipperfield (1975-12-30)30 December 1975 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves

Cook Islands

Coach: Flag of England.svg Alan Taylor

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Tony Jamieson (1974-03-16)16 March 1974 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg North Wellington AFC
22 DF Tristram Chambers (1971-01-07)7 January 1971 (aged 29) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
32 DF Mark Jamieson (1972-07-20)20 July 1972 (aged 27) Flag of New Zealand.svg North Wellington AFC
42 DF John Pareanga (1980-10-02)2 October 1980 (aged 19) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera
52 DF Ngatuaine Mani (1982-03-05)5 March 1982 (aged 18) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
62 DF Heath Dickenson (1968-02-02)2 February 1968 (aged 32) Flag of New Zealand.svg University-Mount Wellington
73 MF Raymond Newnham (1968-04-27)27 April 1968 (aged 32) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera
83 MF Christian Tauira (1981-07-06)6 July 1981 (aged 18) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
94 FW Joseph Chambers (1976-04-15)15 April 1976 (aged 24) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
103 MF Junior Puroku (1981-01-26)26 January 1981 (aged 19) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
113 MF Daniel Shepherd (1974-09-23)23 September 1974 (aged 25) Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere City
122 DF Dean Tereu (1972-07-09)9 July 1972 (aged 27) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka
133 MF Edward Drollett (1975-06-07)7 June 1975 (aged 25) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
142 DF James Nand (1977-04-06)6 April 1977 (aged 23) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
153 MF Justin Shepherd (1981-06-08)8 June 1981 (aged 19) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
164 FW Nikorima Te Miha (1980-01-01)1 January 1980 (aged 20) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
172 DF Barnabas Enjoy (1980-05-10)10 May 1980 (aged 20) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Takuvaine
184 FW Stenter Mani (1978-09-14)14 September 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Seaford United
193 MF Hinoi Henry (1981-06-16)16 June 1981 (aged 19) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
201 GK Jonathan Kairua (1977-06-19)19 June 1977 (aged 23) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
213 MF Teremaki Paniani (1975-02-20)20 February 1975 (aged 25) Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak

New Zealand

Coach: Flag of England.svg Ken Dugdale

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jason Batty (1971-03-23)23 March 1971 (aged 29) Flag of England.svg Grimsby Town
22 DF Che Bunce (1975-08-29)29 August 1975 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
32 DF Sean Douglas (1972-05-08)8 May 1972 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
42 DF Chris Zoricich (c) (1969-05-03)3 May 1969 (aged 31) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle United Jets
52 DF Jonathan Perry (1976-11-22)22 November 1976 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
62 DF Gavin Wilkinson (1973-11-05)5 November 1973 (aged 26) Flag of Ireland.svg Kilkenny City
73 MF Simon Elliott (1974-06-10)10 June 1974 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
84 FW Chris Killen (1981-10-08)8 October 1981 (aged 18) Flag of England.svg Wrexham AFC
94 FW Paul Urlovic (1978-11-21)21 November 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Knights
103 MF Chris Jackson (1970-07-18)18 July 1970 (aged 29) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
113 MF Harry Ngata (1971-08-24)24 August 1971 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
123 MF Mark Atkinson (1970-02-16)16 February 1970 (aged 30) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eastern Pride
132 DF Kris Bouckenooghe (1977-02-07)7 February 1977 (aged 23) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg SVD Handzame
143 MF Jeff Campbell (1979-08-25)25 August 1979 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
153 MF Ivan Vicelich (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
163 MF Raf de Gregorio (1977-05-20)20 May 1977 (aged 23) Flag of the Netherlands.svg FC Dordrecht
173 MF Josh Stick (1980-02-12)12 February 1980 (aged 20) Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United
182 DF Scott Smith (1975-03-06)6 March 1975 (aged 25) Flag of England.svg Woking FC
191 GK Ross Nicholson (1975-08-08)8 August 1975 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United
202 DF Gerard Davis (1977-09-25)25 September 1977 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz

Solomon Islands

Coach: Flag of Scotland.svg George Cowie

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Severino Aefi (1970-10-15)15 October 1970 (aged 29) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Las United
22 DF Eddie Edwin (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 21) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
32 DF Selson Molea (1975-01-20)20 January 1975 (aged 25) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Naha FC
44 FW Jimmy Kaierea (1974-11-23)23 November 1974 (aged 25) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
53 MF Vivian Wickham (1982-06-12)12 June 1982 (aged 18) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toowoomba Raiders
62 DF Saeni Daudau (1978-09-04)4 September 1978 (aged 21) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC
73 MF Jack Samani (1979-05-07)7 May 1979 (aged 21) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
83 MF Francis Wasi (1976-12-11)11 December 1976 (aged 23) Flag of New Zealand.svg Nelson Suburbs
94 FW Commins Menapi (1977-09-18)18 September 1977 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney United
103 MF Stanley Waita (1979-10-10)10 October 1979 (aged 20) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Eagles
114 FW Batram Suri (1971-11-02)2 November 1971 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
132 DF David Firisua (1981-07-12)12 July 1981 (aged 18) Flag of New Zealand.svg Mangere United
143 MF Moses Toata (1975-10-10)10 October 1975 (aged 24) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa FC
153 MF Patterson Daudau (1978-02-02)2 February 1978 (aged 22) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC
162 DF Jerry Allen (1979-03-21)21 March 1979 (aged 21) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
173 MF Gideon Omokirio (1976-10-12)12 October 1976 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Laugu United
183 MF Henry Koto (1976-08-13)13 August 1976 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Laugu United
194 FW Joel Konofilia (1977-01-07)7 January 1977 (aged 23) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Unitech FC
201 GK Fred Hale (1979-07-17)17 July 1979 (aged 20) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale FC

Tahiti

Coach: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leon Gardikiotis

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jimmy Tahutini (1976-12-08)8 December 1976 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
22 DF Steve Fatupua-Lecaill (1976-01-12)12 January 1976 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
32 DF Patrick Atger (1969-10-10)10 October 1969 (aged 30) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
42 DF Heimana Paama (1975-09-01)1 September 1975 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
53 MF Sylvain Boene (1968-01-31)31 January 1968 (aged 32) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
63 MF Aldo Tauihara (1973-11-10)10 November 1973 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
72 DF Samuel Garcia (1975-10-02)2 October 1975 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
83 MF Teva Zaveroni (1975-10-10)10 October 1975 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
94 FW Félix Tagawa (1976-03-23)23 March 1976 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
104 FW Harold Amaru (1970-04-23)23 April 1970 (aged 30) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
114 FW Naea Bennett (1977-07-08)8 July 1977 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
122 DF Vehia Maurirere (1972-11-10)10 November 1972 (aged 27) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
133 MF Tetahio Auraa (1973-07-09)9 July 1973 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
143 MF Calixte Tetuanui (1973-02-07)7 February 1973 (aged 27) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
153 MF Jean-Victor Tinorua (1982-01-20)20 January 1982 (aged 18) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
162 DF Angelo Tchen (1982-03-08)8 March 1982 (aged 18) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana
174 FW Tony Senechal (1977-03-04)4 March 1977 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
184 FW David Niuhiti Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
191 GK Stanley Tien Wah (1977-09-06)6 September 1977 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Dragon
201 GK Daniel Tapeta (1974-10-25)25 October 1974 (aged 25) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
214 FW Thierry Qaeze Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vaiete
223 MF Jean-Loup Rousseau (1970-03-27)27 March 1970 (aged 30) Flag of France.svg FC Metz
233 MF Bruno Beramelli Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura

Vanuatu

Coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Juan Carlos Buzzetti

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK David Chilia (1978-06-10)10 June 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
22 DF Jimmy Ben (1976-08-17)17 August 1976 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
32 DF Graham Demas (1980-10-25)25 October 1980 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
42 DF Simon Lauru (1972-01-30)30 January 1972 (aged 28) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
52 DF Lexa Bibi (1978-04-16)16 April 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
62 DF Eddy Mansale (1973-05-18)18 May 1973 (aged 27) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
74 FW Richard Iwai (1979-03-15)15 March 1979 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
83 MF Edwin Rarai (1969-03-27)27 March 1969 (aged 31) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
94 FW Moise Poida (1978-04-02)2 April 1978 (aged 22) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
103 MF Nono Noel (1973-12-07)7 December 1973 (aged 26) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
113 MF Fedy Vava (1982-11-25)25 November 1982 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
124 FW George Natuoivi (1978-09-17)17 September 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
132 DF Gérard Maki Haitong (1978-07-06)6 July 1978 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
144 FW Etienne Mermer (1977-01-26)26 January 1977 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Nipikinamu FC
152 DF Nicholas Bruno (1973-03-26)26 March 1973 (aged 27) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
163 MF Pita David Maki (1982-10-12)12 October 1982 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Yatel FC
172 DF Hubert Reuben (1974-11-11)11 November 1974 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
184 FW Roger Waiwai (1983-04-21)21 April 1983 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
193 MF Pita Kalotang (1975-06-06)6 June 1975 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
201 GK John Garae (1983-04-05)5 April 1983 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC

Player representation

By club nationality

PlayersClubs
22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia, Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tahiti
20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu
16 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands
13 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands
9 Flag of England.svg England
8 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
2 Flag of Germany.svg Germany , Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium , Flag of France.svg France , Flag of Greece.svg Greece , Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland , Flag of Italy.svg Italy , Flag of Japan.svg Japan , Flag of Norway.svg Norway , Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea , Flag of the United States.svg United States

Nations in italics are not represented by their national teams in the finals.

By representatives of domestic league

National SquadNo.
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 7
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 16
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 13
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 22
Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 20

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