2012 OFC Nations Cup squads

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The 2012 OFC Nations Cup was an international football tournament that was held in the Solomon Islands from 1 to 10 June 2012. The 11 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 four-team qualifying phase took place in Samoa from 22 to 26 November 2011 allowing the winner, Samoa, to move on and join the other seven teams 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 1 June 2012 – the tournament's opening day.

A full list of all the national teams squads, with date of birth and shirt number can be seen on OFC official site. [1]

Group A

Vanuatu

Coach: Percy Avock [2]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Ernest Bong (1984-02-29)29 February 1984 (aged 28) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
22 DF Kevin Shem (1993-12-05)5 December 1993 (aged 18) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
32 DF Paul Young (1988-10-03) 3 October 1988 (age 34) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
42 DF Selwyn Sese Aala (1986-08-14)14 August 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
52 DF Robert Tom (1978-04-06)6 April 1978 (aged 34) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
62 DF Freddy Vava (1982-11-25)25 November 1982 (aged 29) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
73 MF Jean Robert Yelou (c) (1983-09-25)25 September 1983 (aged 28) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
83 MF Silas Namatak (1990-12-08)8 December 1990 (aged 21) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
93 MF Derek Malas (1983-12-10)10 December 1983 (aged 28) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
104 FW Jean Kaltak (1994-08-19)19 August 1994 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
114 FW Robert Tasso (1989-12-18)18 December 1989 (aged 22) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Spirit 08
124 FW Joseph Namariau (1988-01-12)12 January 1988 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
133 MF François Sakama (1987-12-12)12 December 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
144 FW Kensi Tangis (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
152 DF Alphonse Bongnaim (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 26) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
161 GK Seiloni Iaruel (1995-04-17)17 April 1995 (aged 17) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
174 FW Jean Nako Naprapol (1980-07-20)20 July 1980 (aged 31) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
183 MF Michel Kaltak (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 21) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
193 MF Roddy Lenga (1990-04-22)22 April 1990 (aged 22) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
202 DF Lucien Hinge (1992-03-21)21 March 1992 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
213 MF Dominique Fred (1992-10-21)21 October 1992 (aged 19) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
222 DF Brian Kaltak (1993-09-30)30 September 1993 (aged 18) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
231 GK Simon Tousi (1992-03-09)9 March 1992 (aged 20) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Siwi

New Caledonia

Coach: Flag of France.svg Alain Moizan [3]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Rocky Nyikeine (1992-05-26)26 May 1992 (aged 20) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha
22 DF Judikael Ixoée (1990-03-17)17 March 1990 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Hyères
32 DF Emile Béaruné (1990-02-07)7 February 1990 (aged 22) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha
42 DF Georges Béaruné (1989-07-27)27 July 1989 (aged 22) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha
54 FW Kalaje Gnipate (1985-07-24)24 July 1985 (aged 26) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
63 MF Olivier Dokunengo (c) (1979-09-04)4 September 1979 (aged 32) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
73 MF Dominique Wacalie (1982-08-14)14 August 1982 (aged 29) Flag of France.svg Bourges 18
83 MF Miguel Kayara (1986-08-11)11 August 1986 (aged 25) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport
94 FW Jacques Haeko (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 28) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Lössi
103 MF Marius Bako (1985-02-22)22 February 1985 (aged 27) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha
114 FW Bertrand Kaï (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 28) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport
123 MF Roy Kayara (1990-05-02)2 May 1990 (aged 22) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
133 MF Noël Kaudré (1981-04-30)30 April 1981 (aged 31) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
142 DF Dick Kauma (1988-03-01)1 March 1988 (aged 24) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Lössi
152 DF Jean-Patrick Wakanumuné (1980-03-13)13 March 1980 (aged 32) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
164 FW Iamel Kabeu (1982-09-07)7 September 1982 (aged 29) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Manu-Ura
173 MF Joël Wakanumuné (1986-09-30)30 September 1986 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Chambéry
183 MF Jonathan Kakou (1989-12-18)18 December 1989 (aged 22) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
194 FW Georges Gope-Fenepej (1988-10-23)23 October 1988 (aged 23) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
201 GK Marc Ounemoa (1973-01-27)27 January 1973 (aged 39) New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Baco

Samoa

Coach: Malo Vaga

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Aukusitino Aitupe (1985-01-23)23 January 1985 (aged 27) Flag of Samoa.svg
22 DF Andrew Setefano (c) (1987-08-10)10 August 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Samoa.svg Goldstar Sogi
32 DF Peni Kitiona (1994-06-24)24 June 1994 (aged 17) Flag of Samoa.svg
42 DF Vaalii Faalogo (1983-11-09)9 November 1983 (aged 28) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
52 DF Tamoto Fenika (1988-09-05)5 September 1988 (aged 23) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
63 MF Silao Malo (1990-12-30)30 December 1990 (aged 21) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
72 DF Jarrell Sale (1984-09-16)16 September 1984 (aged 27) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
83 MF Joseph Hoeflich (1984-04-12)12 April 1984 (aged 28) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
94 FW Max Hoeflich (1986-12-22)22 December 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
104 FW Luki Gosche (1986-01-13)13 January 1986 (aged 26) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
114 FW Suivai Ataga (1987-04-21)21 April 1987 (aged 25) Flag of Samoa.svg
124 FW Mike Saofaiga (1991-01-12)12 January 1991 (aged 21) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
132 DF Sapati Umutaua (1987-11-25)25 November 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Samoa.svg
143 MF Sopo FaKaua (1988-02-23)23 February 1988 (aged 24) Flag of Samoa.svg
153 MF Patrick Asiata (1985-08-13)13 August 1985 (aged 26) Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
164 FW Amilale Esaroma (1985-07-24)24 July 1985 (aged 26) Flag of Samoa.svg
174 FW Spencer Keli (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 26) Flag of Samoa.svg
192 DF Masei Amosa (1988-05-24)24 May 1988 (aged 24) Flag of Samoa.svg
211 GK Ethan Hanns (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 23) Flag of Samoa.svg
221 GK Motu Hafoka (1987-03-13)13 March 1987 (aged 25) Flag of Samoa.svg Moaula United

Tahiti

Coach: Eddy Etaeta [4]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Mikaël Roche (1982-12-24)24 December 1982 (aged 29) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
24 FW Alvin Tehau (1989-04-10)10 April 1989 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
32 DF Tamatoa Wagemann (1980-03-18)18 March 1980 (aged 32) Flag of France.svg Changé
42 DF Teheivarii Ludivion (1989-07-01)1 July 1989 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
63 MF Lorenzo Tehau (1989-04-10)10 April 1989 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
73 MF Henri Caroine (1981-09-07)7 September 1981 (aged 30) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
82 DF Angelo Tchen (1982-03-08)8 March 1982 (aged 30) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
94 FW Teaonui Tehau (1992-09-01)1 September 1992 (aged 19) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vénus
102 DF Nicolas Vallar (c) (1983-10-22)22 October 1983 (aged 28) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
114 FW Manaraii Porlier (1989-12-01)1 December 1989 (aged 22) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Excelsior
123 MF Hiroana Poroiae (1986-06-14)14 June 1986 (aged 25) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Manu-Ura
134 FW Steevy Chong Hue (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 22) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bleid-Gaume
144 FW Roihau Degage (1988-12-12)12 December 1988 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
153 MF Heimano Bourebare (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 23) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana
163 MF Pierre Kohumoetini (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 25) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Saint-Étienne
173 MF Jonathan Tehau (1988-01-09)9 January 1988 (aged 24) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tamarii
182 DF Edson Lemaire (1990-10-31)31 October 1990 (aged 21) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Vairao
192 DF Vincent Simon (1983-09-28)28 September 1983 (aged 28) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Dragon
211 GK Xavier Samin (1978-01-01)1 January 1978 (aged 34) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tefana

Group B

Fiji

Coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Juan Carlos Buzzetti [5]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Simione Tamanisau (c) (1982-06-05)5 June 1982 (aged 29) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
22 DF Avinesh Waran Suwamy (1986-02-22)22 February 1986 (aged 26) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
32 DF Paulo Posiano (1988-04-07)7 April 1988 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
42 DF Samuela Vula (1984-08-22)22 August 1984 (aged 27) Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
52 DF Taniela Waqa (1983-06-22)22 June 1983 (aged 28) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
62 DF Alvin Singh (1988-06-09)9 June 1988 (aged 23) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
73 MF Pita Baleitoga (1984-11-30)30 November 1984 (aged 27) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
83 MF Malakai Tiwa (1986-10-03)3 October 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
94 FW Osea Vakatalesau (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 26) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
103 MF Alvin Avinesh (1982-04-06)6 April 1982 (aged 30) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
114 FW Roy Krishna (1987-08-20)20 August 1987 (aged 24) Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United
122 DF Remueru Tekiate (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Ba
142 DF Ilaitia Tuilau (1987-05-08)8 May 1987 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
154 FW Maciu Dunadamu (1986-06-14)14 June 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
162 DF Samuela Kautoga (1987-02-03)3 February 1987 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
173 MF Apisai Smith (1983-08-25)25 August 1983 (aged 28) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
182 DF Archie Watkins (1989-09-15)15 September 1989 (aged 22) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
193 MF Peni Finau (1981-08-05)5 August 1981 (aged 30) Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka
213 MF Ilisoni Tuinawaivuvu (1991-01-08)8 January 1991 (aged 21) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
223 MF Misaele Draunibaka (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 20) Flag of Fiji.svg Rewa
231 GK Beniamino Mateinaqara (1987-08-18)18 August 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi

New Zealand

Coach: Ricki Herbert [6]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Michael O'Keeffe (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 21)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury United
22 DF Tim Myers (1990-09-17)17 September 1990 (aged 21)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Waitakere United
32 DF Tony Lochhead (1982-01-12)12 January 1982 (aged 30)35 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
42 DF Ben Sigmund (1981-03-02)2 March 1981 (aged 31)21 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
52 DF Tommy Smith (c) (1990-03-31)31 March 1990 (aged 22)11 Flag of England.svg Ipswich Town
62 DF Ian Hogg (1989-12-15)15 December 1989 (aged 22)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City
73 MF Leo Bertos (1981-12-20)20 December 1981 (aged 30)42 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
83 MF Michael McGlinchey (1987-01-07)7 January 1987 (aged 25)13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Coast Mariners
94 FW Shane Smeltz (1981-09-29)29 September 1981 (aged 30)39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory
104 FW Chris Killen (1981-10-08)8 October 1981 (aged 30)40 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chongqing
113 MF Marco Rojas (1991-05-11)11 May 1991 (aged 21)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory
121 GK Glen Moss (1983-01-19)19 January 1983 (aged 29)19 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
131 GK Jake Gleeson (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 21)1 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers
144 FW Rory Fallon (1982-03-20)20 March 1982 (aged 30)11 Flag of Scotland.svg Aberdeen
152 DF Ivan Vicelich (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 35)76 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City
164 FW Jeremy Brockie (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 24)27 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
174 FW Kosta Barbarouses (1990-01-15)15 January 1990 (aged 22)7 Flag of Russia.svg Alania Vladikavkaz
183 MF Aaron Clapham (1987-01-15)15 January 1987 (aged 25)6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury United
192 DF Michael Boxall (1988-08-18)18 August 1988 (aged 23)5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Whitecaps
204 FW Chris Wood (1991-12-07)7 December 1991 (aged 20)20 Flag of England.svg West Bromwich Albion
213 MF Cameron Howieson (1994-12-22)22 December 1994 (aged 17)2 Flag of England.svg Burnley
223 MF Tim Payne (1994-01-10)10 January 1994 (aged 18)1 Flag of England.svg Blackburn Rovers
232 DF Adam McGeorge (1989-03-30)30 March 1989 (aged 23)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland City

Solomon Islands

Coach: Jacob Moli [7]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Shadrack Ramoni (1988-05-05)5 May 1988 (aged 24) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
22 DF Hadisi Aengari (1988-10-23)23 October 1988 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
33 MF Mostyn Beui (1980-01-21)21 January 1980 (aged 32) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
43 MF Jeffery Bule (1991-11-15)15 November 1991 (aged 20) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
53 MF Henry Fa'arodo (c) (1982-10-05)5 October 1982 (aged 29) Flag of New Zealand.svg Team Wellington
62 DF Tome Faisi (1982-01-21)21 January 1982 (aged 30) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Warriors
74 FW Abraham Iniga (1979-11-21)21 November 1979 (aged 32) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
92 DF Freddie Kini (1992-11-27)27 November 1992 (aged 19) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
104 FW Joe Luwi (1983-07-18)18 July 1983 (aged 28) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
114 FW Nicholas Muri (1983-12-29)29 December 1983 (aged 28) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Real Kakamora
123 MF James Naka (1984-10-09)9 October 1984 (aged 27) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
133 MF Leslie Nate (1986-06-25)25 June 1986 (aged 25) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
143 MF Joses Nawo (1988-05-03)3 May 1988 (aged 24) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
152 DF Seni Ngava (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Kossa
162 DF Loni Qaraba (1984-11-08)8 November 1984 (aged 27) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
172 DF Nelson Sale Kilifa (1986-10-07)7 October 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
183 MF Himson Teleda (1992-07-18)18 July 1992 (aged 19) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
194 FW Benjamin Totori (1986-02-20)20 February 1986 (aged 26) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Koloale
201 GK Felix Ray Jr. (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 28) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Malaita Kingz
212 DF Joshua Tuasulia (1988-06-14)14 June 1988 (aged 23) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Marist Fire
223 MF Jack Wetney (1990-03-04)4 March 1990 (aged 22) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United
232 DF Aleck Wickham (1978-09-01)1 September 1978 (aged 33) Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Western United

Papua New Guinea

Coach: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Farina [8]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Leslie Kalai (1984-12-06)6 December 1984 (aged 27) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
22 DF Kila Iaravai (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 21) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Morobe Kumuls
32 DF Valentine Nelson (1987-04-12)12 April 1987 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tukoko University
42 DF Daniel Joe (1990-05-29)29 May 1990 (aged 22) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
52 DF Kelly Jampu (1986-10-22)22 October 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg University Inter
63 MF Samuel Kini (1987-10-10)10 October 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
74 FW Raymond Gunemba (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
83 MF Michael Foster (1985-09-05)5 September 1985 (aged 26) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eastern Stars
94 FW Kema Jack (1982-01-10)10 January 1982 (aged 30) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
104 FW Reginald Davani (1980-02-05)5 February 1980 (aged 32) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Morobe Kumuls
112 DF Felix Bondaluke (1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 25) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eastern Stars
123 MF David Muta (c) (1987-10-24)24 October 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
132 DF Andrew Lepani (1979-08-28)28 August 1979 (aged 32) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
143 MF Niel Hans (1988-04-24)24 April 1988 (aged 24) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
154 FW Jamal Seeto (1990-09-08)8 September 1990 (aged 21) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Besta PNG United
162 DF Jeremy Yasasa (1985-03-27)27 March 1985 (aged 27) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eastern Stars
173 MF Mauri Wasi (1982-12-06)6 December 1982 (aged 29) Flag of New Zealand.svg Birkenhead United
183 MF Eric Komeng (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 27) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
192 DF Koriak Upaiga (1987-06-13)13 June 1987 (aged 24) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
201 GK Godfrey Baniau (1977-02-28)28 February 1977 (aged 35) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
213 MF Ronald Conn (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 20) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tukoko University
223 MF Wira Wama (1989-10-24)24 October 1989 (aged 22) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hekari United
231 GK Paul Kawik (1982-05-04)4 May 1982 (aged 30) Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eastern Stars

Player representation

By club nationality

PlayersClubs
28 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea
23 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu
20 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands
18 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Tahiti
16 Flags of New Caledonia.svg New Caledonia
15 Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji
14 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
11 Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa
4 Flag of England.svg England , Flag of France.svg France
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium , Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada , Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China , Flag of Russia.svg Russia , Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland , 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 Fiji.svg  Fiji 15
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 16
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 11
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 22
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 11
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 20
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 17
Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 21

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