2008 OFC Nations Cup squads

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The following is a list of players used by each competing nation during the entirety of the 2008 OFC Nations Cup.

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Flag of France.svg  New Caledonia

Coach: Flag of France.svg Didier Chambaron

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Marc Ounemoa (1973-01-27)27 January 1973 (aged 34) Flag of France.svg JS Baco
1 GK Jean-Yann Dounezek (1986-11-20)20 November 1986 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
2 DF Adolphe Boaoutho (1986-02-09)9 February 1986 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg AS Témala Ouélisse
2 DF Benjamin Longue (1980-12-03)3 December 1980 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
2 DF André Sinédo (1978-02-26)26 February 1978 (aged 29) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
2 DF Jonathan Kakou (1989-12-18)18 December 1989 (aged 18) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
2 DF Jean-Patrick Wakanumuné (1980-03-13)13 March 1980 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
2 DF Georges Wadrenges (1979-04-01)1 April 1979 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
2 DF Michel Hmaé (1978-03-21)21 March 1978 (aged 29) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
2 DF Ramon Gjamaci (1975-12-06)6 December 1975 (aged 32) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Manu-Ura
2 DF Ramon Djamali (1975-06-12)12 June 1975 (aged 32) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Fabien Saridjan (1980-06-05)5 June 1980 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg JS Baco
3 MF Yohann Mercier (1980-12-15)15 December 1980 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg JS Baco
3 MF Marius Bako (1985-02-22)22 February 1985 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
3 MF Robert Kaudré (1983-06-14)14 June 1983 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Patrick Diaike (1986-05-25)25 May 1986 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Allan Hnautra (1989-03-31)31 March 1989 (aged 18) Flag of France.svg AS Lössi
3 MF Noël Kaudré (1981-04-30)30 April 1981 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Marius Mapou (1980-06-22)22 June 1980 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Olivier Dokunengo (1979-09-04)4 September 1979 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg AS Mont-Dore
3 MF Poulidor Toto (1983-05-16)16 May 1983 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
3 MF Pierre Wajoka (1978-12-19)19 December 1978 (aged 29) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
3 MF Luther Wahnyamalla (1984-02-27)27 February 1984 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg AS Lössi
4 FW Jean-Paul Wenessia (1979-09-09)9 September 1979 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
4 FW Mael Kaudre (1981-06-30)30 June 1981 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg AS Magenta
4 FW Bertrand Kaï (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg Hienghène Sport

Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji

Coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Juan Carlos Buzzetti

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Simione Tamanisau (1982-06-05)5 June 1982 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa F.C.
1 GK Beniamino Mateinaqara (1986-08-19)19 August 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi F.C.
1 GK Filimoni Boletawa (1985-12-15)15 December 1985 (aged 22) Flag of Fiji.svg Suva F.C.
1 GK Shamal Kumar (1979-05-23)23 May 1979 (aged 28) Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa F.C.
2 DF Peni Finau (1981-08-05)5 August 1981 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg YoungHeart Manawatu
2 DF Taniela Waqa (1983-06-22)22 June 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka F.C.
2 DF Malakai Kainihewe (1977-07-28)28 July 1977 (aged 30) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
2 DF Samuela Vula (1984-08-22)22 August 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa F.C.
2 DF Alvin Singh (1988-06-09)9 June 1988 (aged 19) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
2 DF Avinesh Suwamy (1986-04-06)6 April 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka F.C.
2 DF Shalen Lal (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
2 DF Manueli Kalaou (1988-06-22)22 June 1988 (aged 19) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
2 DF Nayzal Ali (1985-03-06)6 March 1985 (aged 22) Flag of Fiji.svg Navua F.C.
2 DF Valerio Nawatu (1984-07-24)24 July 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Navua F.C.
2 DF Samuela Kautoga (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 20) Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa F.C.
2 DF Johnny Rao (1986-09-06)6 September 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
2 DF Apisalome Tuvura (1986-03-18)18 March 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi F.C.
3 MF Ronil Kumar (1984-11-29)29 November 1984 (aged 23) Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United
3 MF Salesh Kumar (1981-07-28)28 July 1981 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City FC
3 MF Pita Rabo (1977-07-30)30 July 1977 (aged 30) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wairarapa United
3 MF Malakai Tiwa (1986-10-03)3 October 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
3 MF Pene Erenio (1981-01-20)20 January 1981 (aged 26) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa F.C.
3 MF Rajnil Chand (1984-12-01)1 December 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Navua F.C.
3 MF Monit Chand (1985-10-21)21 October 1985 (aged 22) Flag of Fiji.svg Navua F.C.
3 MF Pita Baleitoga (1984-11-30)30 November 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa F.C.
3 MF Jone Vesikula (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
4 FW Tuimasi Manuca (1985-05-14)14 May 1985 (aged 22) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.
4 FW Esava Naquleca (1982-04-11)11 April 1982 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Navua F.C.
4 FW Maciu Dunadamu (1986-06-14)14 June 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka F.C.
4 FW Roy Krishna (1987-08-20)20 August 1987 (aged 20) Flag of Fiji.svg Labasa F.C.
4 FW Lagi Dyer (1972-04-16)16 April 1972 (aged 35) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa F.C.
4 FW Osea Vakatalesau (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba F.C.

Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

Coach: Ricki Herbert

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Jacob Spoonley (1987-03-03)3 March 1987 (aged 20) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
1 GK Glen Moss (1983-01-19)19 January 1983 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
1 GK James Bannatyne (1975-06-30)30 June 1975 (aged 32) Flag of New Zealand.svg Team Wellington
1 GK Mark Paston (1976-12-13)13 December 1976 (aged 31) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
2 DF James Pritchett (1982-07-01)1 July 1982 (aged 25) Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City FC
2 DF Andrew Boyens (1983-09-18)18 September 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
4 FW Aaron Scott (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 21) Flag of New Zealand.svg Waikato FC
2 DF Ben Sigmund (1981-02-03)3 February 1981 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City FC
2 DF Tony Lochhead (1982-01-12)12 January 1982 (aged 25) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
2 DF Ivan Vicelich (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 31) Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City
2 DF Ryan Nelsen (1977-10-18)18 October 1977 (aged 30) Flag of England.svg Blackburn Rovers
2 DF David Mulligan (1982-03-24)24 March 1982 (aged 25) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
2 DF Duncan Oughton (1977-10-18)18 October 1977 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew
2 DF Steven Old (1986-02-17)17 February 1986 (aged 21) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
3 MF Jeremy Christie (1983-05-22)22 May 1983 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
3 MF Andy Barron (1980-12-24)24 December 1980 (aged 27) Flag of New Zealand.svg Team Wellington
3 MF Jeremy Brockie (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 20) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
3 MF Simon Elliott (1974-06-10)10 June 1974 (aged 33) Flag of England.svg Fulham F.C.
3 MF Chris James (1987-07-04)4 July 1987 (aged 20) Flag of England.svg Fulham F.C.
3 MF Tim Brown (1981-03-06)6 March 1981 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
3 MF Jeff Campbell (1979-08-25)25 August 1979 (aged 28) Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City FC
3 MF Cole Peverley (1988-07-03)3 July 1988 (aged 19) Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay United
3 MF Leo Bertos (1981-12-20)20 December 1981 (aged 26) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
4 FW Shane Smeltz (1981-09-29)29 September 1981 (aged 26) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
4 FW Chris Killen (1981-10-08)8 October 1981 (aged 26) Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic F.C.
4 FW Daniel Ellensohn (1985-08-09)9 August 1985 (aged 22) Flag of New Zealand.svg Team Wellington
4 FW Allan Pearce (1983-04-07)7 April 1983 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United
4 FW Jarrod Smith (1984-06-20)20 June 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC
4 FW Greg Draper (1989-08-13)13 August 1989 (aged 18) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
4 FW Costa Barbarouses (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 17) Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix F.C.
4 FW Kris Bright (1986-09-05)5 September 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Norway.svg Kristiansund BK

Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu

Coach: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Robert Calvo

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK David Chilia (1978-06-10)10 June 1978 (aged 29) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea FC
201 GK Chikau Mansale (1983-01-13)13 January 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Logan United FC
2 DF Ken Masauvakalo (1984-11-20)20 November 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
2 DF Freddy Vava (1982-11-25)25 November 1982 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea F.C.
2 DF Geoffrey Gete (1986-08-03)3 August 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea F.C.
2 DF Jacques Mafil Nawan (1983-05-03)3 May 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
2 DF Andrew Chichirua (1986-05-12)12 May 1986 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
2 DF Ephraim Kalorib (1970-05-13)13 May 1970 (aged 37) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
133 MF François Sakama (1987-12-12)12 December 1987 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea F.C.
93 MF Jean Naprapol (1980-07-20)20 July 1980 (aged 27) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea F.C.
193 MF Derek Malas (1983-12-13)13 December 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
3 MF Pita David Maki (1982-10-12)12 October 1982 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
3 MF Alphonse Qorig (1981-07-07)7 July 1981 (aged 26) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
3 MF Hubert Nake Flag of Vanuatu.svg
3 MF Jean Robert Yelou (1983-09-25)25 September 1983 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale F.C.
114 FW Etienne Mermer (1977-01-26)26 January 1977 (aged 30) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Manu Ura Paea
154 FW Jean Maleb (1986-07-07)7 July 1986 (aged 21) Flag of New Zealand.svg Otago United
164 FW Richard Iwai (1979-05-15)15 May 1979 (aged 28) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mitchelton FC
4 FW Seule Soromon (1984-08-14)14 August 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Suva F.C.
4 FW Fenedy Masauvakalo (1984-11-04)4 November 1984 (aged 23) Flag of Vanuatu.svg
4 FW Moise Poida (1978-04-02)2 April 1978 (aged 29) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea F.C.

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