2002 OFC Nations Cup squads

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The 2002 OFC Nations Cup was an international football tournament that was held in Auckland, New Zealand from 5 to 14 July 2002. The 8 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 six-team qualifying phase took place in Samoa from 9 to 18 March 2002 allowing the top two, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea, to move on and join Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu 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 5 July 2002 – the tournament's opening day.

Group A

Australia

Coach: Frank Farina

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jason Petkovic (1972-12-07)7 December 1972 (aged 29) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
22 DF Fausto De Amicis (1968-06-26)26 June 1968 (aged 34) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
32 DF Jade North (1982-01-07)7 January 1982 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Olympic
42 DF Mehmet Duraković (1965-10-13)13 October 1965 (aged 36) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
52 DF Steve Horvat (1971-03-14)14 March 1971 (aged 31) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Knights
62 DF Patrick Kisnorbo (1981-03-24)24 March 1981 (aged 21) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
73 MF Robbie Middleby (1975-08-09)9 August 1975 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Jets
84 FW Joel Porter (1978-12-25)25 December 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Knights
94 FW Damian Mori (c) (1970-09-30)30 September 1970 (aged 31) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
104 FW Bobby Despotovski (1971-07-14)14 July 1971 (aged 30) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
113 MF Scott Chipperfield (1975-12-30)30 December 1975 (aged 26) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Basel
123 MF Tom Pondeljak (1976-01-08)8 January 1976 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Olympic
132 DF Milan Blagojevic (1969-12-24)24 December 1969 (aged 32) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Jets
142 DF Angelo Costanzo (1976-05-09)9 May 1976 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marconi Stallions
154 FW Ante Milicic (1974-04-04)4 April 1974 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney United
164 FW Paul Trimboli (1969-02-25)25 February 1969 (aged 33) Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Melbourne
172 DF Ante Juric (1973-11-11)11 November 1973 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney Olympic
181 GK Dean Anastasiadis (1970-06-06)6 June 1970 (aged 32) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wollongong Wolves

Fiji

Coach: Billy Singh

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Laisena Tuba (1978-08-13)13 August 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
22 DF Viliame Toma (1979-01-22)22 January 1979 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
32 DF Ovini Duguca (1978-07-27)27 July 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
43 MF Seveci Rokotakala (1978-05-29)29 May 1978 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
52 DF Valerio Nasema (1972-07-19)19 July 1972 (aged 29) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
72 DF Manoa Masi (1974-08-18)18 August 1974 (aged 27) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
83 MF Emosi Baleinuku (1975-04-02)2 April 1975 (aged 27) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi
94 FW Josaia Bukaudi (1981-05-27)27 May 1981 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
103 MF Keni Doidoi (1976-11-26)26 November 1976 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
112 DF Lorima Dau (1983-07-29)29 July 1983 (aged 18) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
124 FW Esala Masi (c) (1974-03-09)9 March 1974 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Jets
133 MF Meli Delai Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
142 DF Jope Namawa (1974-05-04)4 May 1974 (aged 28) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
153 MF Stewart Bola (1975-10-17)17 October 1975 (aged 26) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
163 MF Apenisa Qereqeretabua Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
172 DF Malakai Kainihewe (1977-07-28)28 July 1977 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Tavua
184 FW Veresa Toma (1981-08-26)26 August 1981 (aged 20) Flag of Singapore.svg Gombak United
193 MF Sailesh Samy (1977-03-21)21 March 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
201 GK Luke Tavuyara Unknown Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga

New Caledonia

Coach: Flag of France.svg Serge Martinengo de Novack

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Michel Hne (1979-05-15)15 May 1979 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg Gaïtcha FCN
22 DF Theodore Pian (1982-11-05)5 November 1982 (aged 19) Flag of France.svg USC Nouméa
32 DF Alain Kecine (1979-02-09)9 February 1979 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
42 DF Franck Oiremoin (1975-03-04)4 March 1975 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
52 DF Jean-Marc Case (c) (1977-06-02)2 June 1977 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
63 MF Gil Elmour (1977-06-11)11 June 1977 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
73 MF Yves Faye Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
82 DF Steeven Longue (1978-07-29)29 July 1978 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
94 FW Iamel Kabeu (1982-09-07)7 September 1982 (aged 19) Flag of France.svg JS Baco
104 FW Marius Mapou (1980-06-22)22 June 1980 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
113 MF Stone Longue (1979-12-11)11 December 1979 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
124 FW Pierre Tidjine (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 18) Flag of France.svg AS Poum
133 MF Robert Kaumé (1973-07-04)4 July 1973 (aged 29) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
142 DF André Sinédo (1978-02-26)26 February 1978 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
152 DF Ricardo Nepamoindou Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
163 MF Jacques Dahote (1974-12-08)8 December 1974 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg AS Poum
172 DF Maurice Cawa (1974-01-23)23 January 1974 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg JS Baco
184 FW David Hay (1983-06-07)7 June 1983 (aged 19) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
201 GK Justin Dawano (1980-09-08)8 September 1980 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore

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 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
22 DF Ken Masauvakalo (1984-11-20)20 November 1984 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
32 DF Manley Tabe (1981-06-01)1 June 1981 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
43 MF Simon Lauru (1972-01-30)30 January 1972 (aged 30) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
52 DF Lexa Bibi (1978-04-16)16 April 1978 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
62 DF Willie Marango (1983-12-29)29 December 1983 (aged 18) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
72 DF Fedy Vava (1982-11-25)25 November 1982 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
84 FW Ali Silas (1982-06-23)23 June 1982 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
93 MF Seimata Chilia (1978-08-02)2 August 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fawkner Blues
104 FW Etienne Mermer (1977-01-26)26 January 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Nipikinamu
113 MF Gérard Maki Haitong (1978-07-06)6 July 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
122 DF Graham Demas (1980-10-25)25 October 1980 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
134 FW Sandy Alick (1963-06-02)2 June 1963 (aged 39) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Atsal
144 FW Richard Iwai (1979-03-15)15 March 1979 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
153 MF Pita David Maki (1982-10-12)12 October 1982 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Yatel
162 DF Daniel Alick (1982-07-30)30 July 1982 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
173 MF Alphonse Qorig (1981-07-07)7 July 1981 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
183 MF Jean Robert Yelou (1983-09-25)25 September 1983 (aged 18) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
193 MF Tom Tomake (1982-09-23)23 September 1982 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
201 GK John Garae (1983-04-05)5 April 1983 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea

Group B

New Zealand

Coach: Flag of England.svg Mick Waitt

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jason Batty (1972-12-07)7 December 1972 (aged 29) Flag of New Zealand.svg Glenfield Rovers
22 DF Duncan Oughton (1977-06-14)14 June 1977 (aged 25) Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew
32 DF Lee Jones (1975-02-21)21 February 1975 (aged 27) Flag of Finland.svg FC Jokerit
42 DF Chris Zoricich (1969-05-03)3 May 1969 (aged 33) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Jets
52 DF Jonathan Perry (1976-11-22)22 November 1976 (aged 25) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
63 MF Raf de Gregorio (1977-05-20)20 May 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Scotland.svg Clyde
73 MF Mark Burton (1974-05-18)18 May 1974 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
83 MF Aaran Lines (1976-12-21)21 December 1976 (aged 25) Flag of Germany.svg Dresdner SC
94 FW Paul Urlovic (1978-11-21)21 November 1978 (aged 23) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
103 MF Chris Jackson (1970-07-18)18 July 1970 (aged 31) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
114 FW Chris Killen (1981-10-08)8 October 1981 (aged 20) Flag of England.svg Oldham Athletic
123 MF Simon Elliott (1974-06-10)10 June 1974 (aged 28) Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
132 DF Christian Bouckenooghe (1977-02-07)7 February 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg KV Oostende
142 DF Ryan Nelsen (c) (1977-10-18)18 October 1977 (aged 24) Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United
153 MF Ivan Vicelich (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 25) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roda JC
163 MF Glen Collins (1977-09-07)7 September 1977 (aged 24) Flag of the United States.svg Greensboro College
173 MF Jeff Campbell (1979-08-25)25 August 1979 (aged 22) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
182 DF Scott Smith (1975-03-06)6 March 1975 (aged 27) Flag of England.svg Woking
191 GK James Bannatyne (1975-06-30)30 June 1975 (aged 27) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz
202 DF Gerard Davis (1977-09-25)25 September 1977 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Football Kingz

Papua New Guinea

Coach: Flag of England.svg Steve Cain

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Tapas Posman (1973-10-16)16 October 1973 (aged 28) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Sobou
22 DF Joe Aisa (c) (1971-05-09)9 May 1971 (aged 31) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Guria
33 MF Abraham Enoch (1981-11-21)21 November 1981 (aged 20) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Port Moresby Cosmos
44 FW Charlie Somasi (1969-05-03)3 May 1969 (aged 33) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Sobou
52 DF Paul Komboi (1976-09-18)18 September 1976 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Unitech
62 DF Fred Hans (1977-06-27)27 June 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Guria
73 MF Desmond Sow Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Sobou
82 DF Jonah Malus Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Rapatona
93 MF Richard Daniel (1973-04-02)2 April 1973 (aged 29) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Guria
103 MF Reggie Davani (1980-02-05)5 February 1980 (aged 22) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg University Inter
113 MF Selan Elizah (1971-11-26)26 November 1971 (aged 30) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Guria
123 MF Michael Lohai (1977-02-14)14 February 1977 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg PS United
132 DF Elias Piawari Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Unitech
144 FW Francis Moiyap (1966-10-18)18 October 1966 (aged 35) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Buresong
152 DF Alu Kamake Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Sobou
162 DF Yanding Tomda (1977-09-13)13 September 1977 (aged 24) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Unitech
173 MF Ken Gule Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Buresong
183 MF Nasa Wangu Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Blue Kumuls
193 MF Steven Mali (1975-06-30)30 June 1975 (aged 27) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Rapatona
201 GK David Aua (1983-02-11)11 February 1983 (aged 19) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg PS United

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 31) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Las United
22 DF Saeni Daudau (1978-09-04)4 September 1978 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
32 DF Mahlon Houkarawa (1976-04-23)23 April 1976 (aged 26) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
42 DF George Suri (1982-07-16)16 July 1982 (aged 19) Flag of New Zealand.svg East Coast Bays
53 MF Richard Ruakome (1985-12-10)10 December 1985 (aged 16) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist FC
62 DF Martin Ruhasia (1977-11-24)24 November 1977 (aged 24) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
74 FW Timothy Paoka (1974-04-25)25 April 1974 (aged 28) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Soloso F.C.
82 DF Leslie Leo (1976-08-02)2 August 1976 (aged 25) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Lauga
94 FW Commins Menapi (1977-09-18)18 September 1977 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney United
104 FW Batram Suri (c) (1971-11-02)2 November 1971 (aged 30) Flag of New Zealand.svg YoungHeart Manawatu
113 MF Patterson Daudau (1978-02-02)2 February 1978 (aged 24) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Eagles
123 MF Vivian Wickham (1982-06-12)12 June 1982 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Toowoomba Raiders
132 DF Jerry Allen (1979-03-21)21 March 1979 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
143 MF Stanley Waita (1979-10-10)10 October 1979 (aged 22) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Eagles
153 MF Jack Samani (1979-05-07)7 May 1979 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
163 MF Henry Koto (1972-09-28)28 September 1972 (aged 29) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Laugu
172 DF Gideon Omokirio (1976-10-12)12 October 1976 (aged 25) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Laugu
184 FW Henry Fa'arodo (1982-10-05)5 October 1982 (aged 19) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fawkner Blues
192 DF David Firisua (1981-07-12)12 July 1981 (aged 20) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Lauga
201 GK Fred Hale (1979-07-17)17 July 1979 (aged 22) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale

Tahiti

Coach: Patrick Jacquemet

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jimmy Tahutini (1977-11-10)10 November 1977 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
22 DF Steve Fatupua-Lecaill (1976-01-12)12 January 1976 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
32 DF Iotua Kautai (1983-01-01)1 January 1983 (aged 19) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
42 DF Vehia Maurirere (1972-11-10)10 November 1972 (aged 29) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana
52 DF Sylvain Booene (1968-01-31)31 January 1968 (aged 34) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Dragon
63 MF Tetahio Auraa (1973-07-09)9 July 1973 (aged 28) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
72 DF Samuel Garcia (1975-10-02)2 October 1975 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
83 MF Teva Zaveroni (1975-10-10)10 October 1975 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
94 FW Félix Tagawa (1976-03-23)23 March 1976 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
104 FW Tony Senechal (1977-03-04)4 March 1977 (aged 25) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Central Sport
114 FW Naea Bennett (1977-07-08)8 July 1977 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Vénus
122 DF Harry Tong Sang (1982-09-12)12 September 1982 (aged 19) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Dragon
133 MF Abel Terevarua (1976-02-02)2 February 1976 (aged 26) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tiare
143 MF Geiamano Guyon (1974-11-14)14 November 1974 (aged 27) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Jeunes Tahitiens
153 MF Larry Marmouyet (1980-11-26)26 November 1980 (aged 21) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana
161 GK Daniel Tapeta (1974-10-25)25 October 1974 (aged 27) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Manu-Ura
172 DF Angelo Tchen (1982-03-08)8 March 1982 (aged 20) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana
184 FW Raimoana Bennett (1981-02-15)15 February 1981 (aged 21) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Pirae
194 FW Gabriel Wajoka (1977-11-07)7 November 1977 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tiare
201 GK Xavier Samin (1978-01-01)1 January 1978 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg AS Tefana

Player representation

By club nationality

PlayersClubs
30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea, Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tahiti
19 Flag of France.svg New Caledonia, Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu
17 Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji
13 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands
4 Flag of the United States.svg United States
2 Flag of England.svg England , Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium , Flag of Finland.svg Finland , Flag of Germany.svg Germany , Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands , Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland , Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore , Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland

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 19
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 17
Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia 19
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 20
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 13
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 20
Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 19

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