New Caledonia national under-20 football team

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New Caledonia U20
Nickname(s) Les Cagous (The Kagus)
Association New Caledonian Football Federation
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Kamali Fitialeata
Captain Cyril Drawilo
Most caps Cyril Drawilo (8)
Top scorer Valentin Nyikeine, Raphael Oiremon & Cyril Drawilo (4)
FIFA code NCL
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First colours
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First international
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4–2 New Caledonia  Flag of France.svg
(Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974)
Biggest win
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 9–0 American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 10–0 New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC U-20 Championship
Appearances13 (1974, 1980, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022)
Best result2nd Place (2008)

The New Caledonia national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the New Caledonian Football Federation.

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History

Competition record

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of France.svg 1974 Fourth place3012311
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1978 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 1980 Fourth place210137
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1982 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1985
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1986
Flag of Fiji.svg 1988
Flag of Fiji.svg 1990
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1992
Flag of Fiji.svg 1994
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997
Flag of Samoa.svg 1998
Flag of France.svg Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2001 Group stage4004413
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Flag of Fiji.svg 2002 42021210
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2005 31021016
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2007 Fourth place6303116
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2008 Runners-up312052
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 Group stage2002113
Flag of Fiji.svg 2013 Fourth place41031513
Flag of Fiji.svg 2014 Third place5302175
Flag of Tonga.svg Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2016 Semi-finals411265
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2018 Third place5212168
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2022 Third place431192
TotalRunners-up4918626112111

FIFA U-20 World Cup

U-20 World Cup record
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1977 to Flag of Argentina.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Flag placeholder.svg 2025 To be determined
TotalTBD0/230000000

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 5 to 18 August 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Unë Kecine (2001-05-06) May 6, 2001 (age 22)50 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil-Dumbea
201 GK Christopher Yeiwene (2000-12-24) December 24, 2000 (age 22)10 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport

22 DF Martin Makam (2001-09-15) September 15, 2001 (age 22)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
42 DF Jean-Baptiste Caroine (1999-09-03) September 3, 1999 (age 24)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Horizon Sport du Patho
52 DF Kiam Wanesse (2001-11-05) November 5, 2001 (age 21)50 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Wetr
62 DF Jules Omei (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 22)10 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
122 DF Armand Harper (1999-06-02) June 2, 1999 (age 24)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil-Dumbea
172 DF Georges Wakanumune (2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 22)10 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil-Dumbea
192 DF Josua Hlemu (2000-12-07) December 7, 2000 (age 22)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil-Dumbea
212 DF Lucas Bitaud (1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 24)50 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore

73 MF Titouan Richard (2000-12-04) December 4, 2000 (age 22)42 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
83 MF Cyril Drawilo (2000-04-11) April 11, 2000 (age 23)84 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
103 MF Pierre Bako (2001-08-09) August 9, 2001 (age 22)52 Flag of French Polynesia.svg Central Sport
133 MF Pierre Wawia (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 23)41 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Horizon Sport du Patho
153 MF Neil Wahiobe (2000-01-06) January 6, 2000 (age 23)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Drehu
163 MF Leonard Makalu (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 24)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha

94 FW Jean-Jacques Katrawa (1999-08-02) August 2, 1999 (age 24)31 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha
114 FW Vita Longue (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 22)42 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
144 FW Paul Gope-Fenepej (2000-08-10) August 10, 2000 (age 23)42 Flag of France.svg Poitiers
184 FW Raoul Wenisso (2000-07-20) July 20, 2000 (age 23)51 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Lössi

2016 squad

The following players were called up for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship from 3 to 17 September 2016. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 13 September 2016 after the game against New Caledonia.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Mickaël Ulile (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 26)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
201 GK Nathanaël Hlemu (1998-08-22) August 22, 1998 (age 25)00 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha FCN

22 DF Gaétan Gope-Iwate (1998-10-05) October 5, 1998 (age 24)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
32 DF Jean-Marc Kaudre (1999-02-07) February 7, 1999 (age 24)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg OMS Paita
42 DF Brice Kai (1997-02-07) February 7, 1997 (age 26)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Tiga Sports
52 DF Pothin Poma (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 25)41 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport
162 DF Lucas Bitaud (1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 24)10 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
172 DF Johannes Bernole (1998-05-08) May 8, 1998 (age 25)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport
182 DF Renzo Wéjième (1999-09-09) September 9, 1999 (age 24)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg OMS Paita

63 MF Wapo Ele-Hmaea (1997-10-17) October 17, 1997 (age 25)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha FCN
83 MF Shene Wélépane (1997-12-09) December 9, 1997 (age 25)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Magenta
103 MF Thomas Gope-Fenepej (1997-06-04) June 4, 1997 (age 26)42 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore
123 MF Jean Baptiste Waitreü (captain) (1997-01-23) January 23, 1997 (age 26)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha FCN
143 MF Romaric Luépack (1997-10-05) October 5, 1997 (age 25)10 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil
193 MF Cyril Nypie (2000-04-11) April 11, 2000 (age 23)31 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Mont-Dore

74 FW Bryan Ausu (1997-11-25) November 25, 1997 (age 25)40 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha FCN
94 FW Albert Watrone (1998-10-08) October 8, 1998 (age 24)41 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Auteuil
114 FW Patrick Gohé (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 26)30 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Gaïtcha FCN
134 FW Warren Houala (1997-06-26) June 26, 1997 (age 26)31 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg Hienghène Sport
154 FW Henri Boucheron (1998-05-20) May 20, 1998 (age 25)20 New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg OMS Paita

Fixtures and results

2016

3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg1–4New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Flag of Vanuatu.svg Port Vila, Vanuatu
12:00 Awi Soccerball shade.svg34' Report Watrone Soccerball shade.svg56'
Gope-Fenepej Soccerball shade.svg68' (pen.)
Poma Soccerball shade.svg82'
Houala Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)

2018

6 August 2018 (2018-08-06) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Group Stage New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg2–3Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
15:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
9 August 2018 (2018-08-09) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Group Stage New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg8–1Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
18:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 300
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)
12 August 2018 (2018-08-12) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Group Stage Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg1–1New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
15:00
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  • Drawilo Soccerball shade.svg63'
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 250
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
15 August 2018 (2018-08-15) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Semi Final New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–1New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
15:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Pater
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)
17 August 2018 (2018-08-17) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Third place match New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg4–1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands Flag of French Polynesia.svg Pirae, Tahiti
18:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Pater
Attendance: 100
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Nick Waldron (New Zealand)

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