Papua New Guinea women's national under-20 soccer team

Last updated
Papua New Guinea Women's U-20
Nickname(s) Lakatois
(Motuan sailing vessel)
Association Football Federation Samoa
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Rachel Wadunah [1]
Most caps Bernadine Giobun
Top scorer Nicollette Ageva (7)
Home stadium Hubert Murray Stadium
FIFA code PNG
Kit left arm Liechtenstein17a.png
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body Liechtenstein17a.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm Liechtenstein17a.png
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts Liechtenstein17a.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks Liechtenstein17a.png
Kit socks long.svg
First colours
Kit left arm adidaswhite.png
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body adidaswhite.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm adidaswhite.png
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts adidaswhite.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current49 Decrease2.svg 1
Highest48 (2014, 2016, March 2017)
Lowest118 (2013)
First international
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 0–0 Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; April 20, 2004)
Biggest win
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 6–1 Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
(Apia, Samoa; April 2, 2006)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 1–14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; April 24, 2004)
World Cup
Appearances1
Best resultGroup stage (2016)
OFC U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances7 (first in 2004 )
Best resultSecond place (2004, 2012, 2014)

The Papua New Guinea U-20 women's national soccer team is the national under-20 women's soccer team of Papua New Guinea in international women's football. They are controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association. They are the only team besides New Zealand who have competed in a FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, they did this when they hosted the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with the national team finished bottom of their group.

Contents

Records

U-20 World Cup record

YearResultMWDLGFGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 Did not enter
Flag of Thailand.svg 2004 Did not qualify
Flag of Russia.svg 2006
Flag of Chile.svg 2008
Flag of Germany.svg 2010 Did not enter
Flag of Japan.svg 2012 Did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2014
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2016 Group stage3003122
Flag of France.svg 2018 Did not qualify
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2022
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 To be determined
Total1/123003122

OFC Championship Record

OFC U-20 Women's Championship
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD
Flag of Tonga.svg 2002 Did not Participate
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2004 Runners-up2011114–13
Flag of Samoa.svg 2006 Third Place5302148+6
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Did not Participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 Runners-up311159–4
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2014 Runners-up320183+5
Flag of Tonga.svg 2015 Did not Participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2017 Third Place52121417–3
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2019 [2] Group stage210128-6
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Group stage2002013–13
Total7/102293104472–28

Current technical staff

Position
Head coach Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Rachel Wadunah
Assistant coach Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Bernadine Giobun
Team manager Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Isalyn Modakewau
Technical Support Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Margaret Aka

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2019 OFC U-19 Women's Championship from 30 August–12 September in Avarua, the Cook Islands.

Caps and goals updated as of 6 September 2019, after the game against Tonga.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Benadette Rupi (2002-04-07) 7 April 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
201 GK Olive Nangan (2003-05-23) 23 May 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

22 DF Fidorah Namuesh (captain) (2002-12-04) 4 December 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
32 DF Norma Kasiray (2002-11-22) 22 November 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
42 DF Susan Manas (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
62 DF Jerolyn Gala (2001-08-04) 4 August 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
172 DF Carol Albert (2001-03-04) 4 March 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
192 DF Joan Uttie (2001-05-01) 1 May 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

53 MF Nicole Bekio (2001-02-12) 12 February 2001 (age 22)21 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
73 MF Abigail Wagol (2001-04-18) 18 April 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
83 MF Shalom Waida (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
113 MF Kenziro Samson (2001-03-30) 30 March 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
133 MF Jasmine Vago (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
163 MF Sagude Zale (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
183 MF Mareerose Wadunah (2004-02-23) 23 February 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

94 FW Asaiso Gossie (2003-04-18) 18 April 2003 (age 20)21 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
104 FW Ruth Giada (2003-02-06) 6 February 2003 (age 20)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
124 FW Sylvia Jangiko (2002-05-03) 3 May 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
144 FW Christie Maneu (2004-08-17) 17 August 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
154 FW Dephney Pari (2001-08-05) 5 August 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

2017 Squad

The following players were called up to for the 2017 OFC U-19 Women's Championship.

Caps and goals correct after match against Samoa on July 24, 2017.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Faith Kasiray (1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 (age 24)50 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Vitis Yamaros
201 GK Amatha Mistera (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hearts

22 DF Natasha Sagem (1999-11-12) 12 November 1999 (age 24)50 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tusbab Kumuls
32 DF Margret Joseph (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 25)70 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Vitis Yamaros
42 DF Isabella Natera (1999-12-24) 24 December 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Marlins
52 DF Bridget Paime (2000-01-15) 15 January 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hearts
62 DF Francisca Mani (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eriku Wawen
142 DF Leah Karo (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Hearts

73 MF Marity Sep (1999-07-04) 4 July 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Vitis Yamaros
83 MF Alison Paulias (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eriku Wawen
123 MF Bellinda Giada (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 24)70 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Vitis Yamaros
133 MF Ramona Padio (1998-03-13) 13 March 1998 (age 25)83 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Murat
153 MF Robertlynn Kig (1999-03-15) 15 March 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Marlins
163 MF Serah Tamgol (1999-09-14) 14 September 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Similin
193 MF Gorethy Paofa (1999-12-27) 27 December 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eriku Wawen

94 FW Selina Unamba (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 24)61 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Eriku Wawen
104 FW Nicollete Ageva [3] (1998-02-26) 26 February 1998 (age 25)88 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tusbab Kumuls
114 FW Mercedes Hapoto (1999-06-05) 5 June 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Marlins
174 FW Melisa Jofari (1999-03-03) 3 March 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tusbab Kumuls
184 FW Jacklyne Maiyosi (1998-07-18) 18 July 1998 (age 25)83 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Tusbab Kumuls

Squad for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

The following players were called up to for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Caps and goals correct after match against North Korea on November 20, 2016.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Lavina Hola (1996-05-27) 27 May 1996 (age 27)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
201 GK Lace Kunei (1997-10-12) 12 October 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
211 GK Faith Kasiray (1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

32 DF Margret Joseph (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
42 DF Olivia Upaupa (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
52 DF Hilda Nake (1997-04-10) 10 April 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
72 DF Martha Karl (1997-10-23) 23 October 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
112 DF Christol Mato (1998-01-22) 22 January 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
152 DF Gloria Laeli (1997-03-25) 25 March 1997 (age 26)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
162 DF Georgina Bakani (1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 27)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

63 MF Yvonne Gabong (1996-08-29) 29 August 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
83 MF Loretta Yagum (1999-03-21) 21 March 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
93 MF Selina Unamba (1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
123 MF Bellinda Giada (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
133 MF Ramona Padio (1998-03-13) 13 March 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
143 MF Ellien Manup (1997-07-17) 17 July 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
193 MF Joy Tsuga (1998-02-06) 6 February 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

24 FW Jabeth Bani (1996-06-21) 21 June 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
104 FW Nicollete Ageva (1998-02-26) 26 February 1998 (age 25)31 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
174 FW Esmeralda Waipo (1998-01-22) 22 January 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
184 FW Jacklyne Maiyosi (1998-07-18) 18 July 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Papua New Guinea national soccer team</span> National association football team

The Papua New Guinea national soccer team is the men's national soccer team of Papua New Guinea and is controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association. Its nickname is the Kapuls, which is Tok Pisin for Cuscus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Papua New Guinea women's national soccer team</span> Womens national association football team representing Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinea women's national soccer team is controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA). Its nickname is the Lakatois, which is a Motuan sailing vessel. Their home ground is the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, located in Port Moresby and their current manager is Peter Gunemba. Deslyn Siniu is the team's most capped player and top scorer.

The OFC U-19 Women's Championship is a football tournament held every two years to decide the only qualification spot for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) representative at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. It was known as the New Hebrides national under-20 football team until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence and renamed their country to Vanuatu.

The Fiji national under-20 football team is controlled by the Fiji Football Association and represents Fiji in international under-20 football competitions.

The Papua New Guinea national under-20 soccer team is the national U-20 team of Papua New Guinea and is controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association. PMRL Stadium, which has a capacity of 15,000, is used for home games.

The Papua New Guinea national under-17 soccer team is the national U-17 team of Papua New Guinea and is controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association.

The Cook Islands women's national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of the Cook Islands and is controlled by the Cook Islands Football Association. With a population of around 24,000 people it remains one of the smallest FIFA teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tahiti national under-17 football team</span>

The Tahiti national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of Tahiti and is controlled by the Tahitian Football Federation. They currently compete in the Tahiti First Division.

The Tonga women's national under-20 football team is the highest women's youth team of Tonga and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.

Bong Kalo is a Ni-Vanuatu footballer who plays as a midfielder.

The Samoa women's national under-20 football team is the highest women's youth team of women's football in Samoa and is controlled by the Samoan Football Federation.

The Fiji women's national under-17 football team is the second highest women's youth team of women's football in Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association.

The Samoa women's national under-17 football team is the second highest women's youth team of women's football in Samoa and is controlled by the Football Federation Samoa, the governing body for football in Samoa. Samoa's home ground is the National Soccer Stadium (Samoa) in Apia. It was known as the Western Samoa national football team until 1997. Samoa is a part of the FIFA Goal project.

The New Caledonia women's national under-20 football team is the highest women's youth team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football.

The Fiji women's national under-20 football team is the second highest women's youth team of women's football in Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association.

The New Caledonia women's national under-17 football team is the second highest women's youth team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football.

The 2018 OFC U-16 Championship was the 18th edition of the OFC U-16/U-17 Championship, the biennial international youth football championship organised by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) for the men's under-16/under-17 national teams of Oceania. The qualifying stage was held in Tonga between 14 and 20 July 2018, and the final tournament was held in the Solomon Islands between 9–22 September 2018.

The Solomon Islands women's national under-20 football team is the highest women's youth team of women's football in the Solomon Islands and is controlled by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF).

Ramona Quintina Padio is a footballer from Papua New Guinea. She has played for the Papua New Guinea national team in the under-20, and senior levels. She was part of the Papua New Guinea squad for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

References

  1. "PNGFA appoint coaches and team management staff". pngfootball.com.pg. August 2, 2019.
  2. "Draw for U-16 & U-19 Women's Championships complete". oceaniafootball. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  3. "Ageva reminisces about world cup journey". oceaniafootball.com. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.