Samoa women's national under-20 football team

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Samoa Women's U-20
Association Football Federation Samoa
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Guatemala.svg Juan José Chang
Most caps Epi Tafili, Mariecamillia Ah Ki, Shalom Fiso (9)
Top scorer Shalom Fiso, Suitupe Tafafa (6)
Home stadium Luganville Soccer City Stadium
FIFA code SAM
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First colours
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First international
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 10 – 0 Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; 23 April 2002)
Biggest win
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 2 – 6 Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; 5 October 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 30 – 0 Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
(Rarotonga, Cook Islands; 31 August 2019)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances7 (first in 2002 )
Best resultSecond place (2015)

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.

Contents

Records

OFC Championship Record

OFC U-20 Women's Championship
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD
Flag of Tonga.svg 2002 Fourth Place4112415−11
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2004 Did not Participate
Flag of Samoa.svg 2006 Fourth Place5302107+3
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Did not Participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 Fourth Place3012218−16
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2014 Did not Participate
Flag of Tonga.svg 2015 Second Place41211218−6
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2017 Fifth Place5032411−7
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2019 [1] Group stage3003243-41
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Third Place6411109+1
Total7/1030681344121-77

Current technical staff

Position
Head Coach Flag of Guatemala.svg Juan José Chang
Manager Flag of Samoa.svg Nafanua
Assistant Coach Flag of Samoa.svg Suitupe Iosefa
Technical Advisor Flag of Samoa.svg Silao Malo
Head of Delegation Flag of Samoa.svg Afamasaga Kapisi
Chief Scout Flag of New Zealand.svg Alastair McLae
Assistant Chief Scout Flag of England.svg Russ Gurr

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 7 September 2019, after the game against Tahiti.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Repeka Asofa Salele (2000-12-25) 25 December 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
231 GK Alana Tualaulelei (2001-01-24) 24 January 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of the United States.svg Kaoi Soccer Club

22 DF Michayla Chamberlain (2001-03-24) 24 March 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of New Zealand.svg Western Springs
32 DF Paepae Tuitama (2001-10-07) 7 October 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Faleasiu
42 DF Vineta Faalena (2002-01-26) 26 January 2002 (age 22)00
82 DF Mole Saofaiga (2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 (age 24)40 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
92 DF Angela Von Heiderbrandt (2001-03-09) 9 March 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Adidas
152 DF Helina Paulo (2002-01-06) 6 January 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
162 DF Lusia Schuster (2001-11-07) 7 November 2001 (age 22)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Moataa
172 DF Fofoga Samuela (2001-06-04) 4 June 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Faleasiu

73 MF Pisila Ionatana (2000-02-03) 3 February 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Faatoia United
113 MF Mata Taliu (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi
123 MF Tiare Tuimavave (2001-06-13) 13 June 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of the United States.svg Surf Soccer Hawaii
133 MF Zoe Rubby (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 22)32 Flag of New Zealand.svg Eastern Suburbs
183 MF Dawn Fetalaiga (2003-01-23) 23 January 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Samoa.svg Lotopa
193 MF Nefu Wong (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Lepea

54 FW Afioga Faalogoaso (2000-11-09) 9 November 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Lupe o le Soaga
64 FW Lefiufinau Salu Finau (2002-02-18) 18 February 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Salafai
104 FW Madaleen Ah Ki (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 (age 22)72 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Lions
144 FW Talaisea Mulitalo (2000-02-07) 7 February 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Samoa.svg Kiwi

2017 Squad

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

Caps and goals correct after match against Papua New Guinea on 24 July 2017.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Katarina Ah Sui (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 (age 26)70 Flag of Samoa.svg Vailele Unity
181 GK Jecky Toma (1999-04-28) 28 April 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Samoa.svg Faleasiu

22 DF Renee Atonio (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998 (age 26)80 Flag of Samoa.svg Moataa
32 DF Hunter Malaki (2000-03-01) 1 March 2000 (age 24)52 Flag of the United States.svg Rush
42 DF Epi Tafili (1998-09-15) 15 September 1998 (age 26)90 Flag of Samoa.svg Moataa
52 DF Mariecamillia Ah Ki (2000-10-04) 4 October 2000 (age 24)90 Flag of Australia (converted).svg University of Queensland
132 DF Mole Saofaiga (2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaimoso
162 DF Conzuella Vatu (2000-07-21) 21 July 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaimoso

63 MF Sonya Tanuvasa (1999-03-06) 6 March 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaimoso
73 MF Rachel Tagatauli (2000-02-29) 29 February 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of the United States.svg
113 MF Matalena Faasavalu (1998-08-13) 13 August 1998 (age 26)51 Flag of Samoa.svg Vailele Unity
123 MF Talaiesea Mulitalo (1999-07-01) 1 July 1999 (age 25)50 Flag of Samoa.svg Sapapalii
143 MF Emele Paletasala (1999-09-04) 4 September 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Samoa.svg BSL Vaitele Uta
153 MF Natiflo Pereira (1998-11-27) 27 November 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaimoso
193 MF Kalia Kapisi (2000-07-30) 30 July 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of the United States.svg Manaia
203 MF Tiffany Rabaino (1999-09-24) 24 September 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of the United States.svg

84 FW Liana Soifua (2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 24)50 Flag of the United States.svg
94 FW Tianna Sekona (1998-05-02) 2 May 1998 (age 26)50 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Soccer Alliance
104 FW Shalom Fiso [2] (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)94 Flag of Samoa.svg Vailele Unity
174 FW Vineta Faleaana (2002-01-26) 26 January 2002 (age 22)40 Flag of Samoa.svg Vailima Kiwi

Squad for the 2015 OFC U-20 Women's Championship

Caps and goals correct after match against New Zealand on 10 October 2015.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Katarina Ah Sui (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 (age 26)40
201 GK Kolotita Filipo Sabine (1996-10-23) 23 October 1996 (age 28)00

22 DF Renee Atonio (1998-02-07) 7 February 1998 (age 26)30
32 DF Clementina Tagi Isaia (1997-12-07) 7 December 1997 (age 26)00
42 DF Moreva Mamea (1997-01-30) 30 January 1997 (age 27)40
52 DF Lagmaina Akari (1998-04-25) 25 April 1998 (age 26)30
142 DF Epi Tafili (1998-09-15) 15 September 1998 (age 26)40
182 DF Mariecamilla Ah Ki (2000-10-04) 4 October 2000 (age 24)40

63 MF Hope Schuster (1997-08-11) 11 August 1997 (age 27)10
83 MF Sonya Tanuvasa (1999-03-06) 6 March 1999 (age 25)00
103 MF Aliialofaifaleupolu Moataa (1996-03-22) 22 March 1996 (age 28)41
123 MF Elizabeth-Anne Ah-Lam (1997-02-09) 9 February 1997 (age 27)40
133 MF Matalena Daniells (1996-06-08) 8 June 1996 (age 28)44
153 MF Matalena Faasavalu (1998-08-13) 13 August 1998 (age 26)41
163 MF Melesete Aia (1999-08-05) 5 August 1999 (age 25)10
193 MF Madeleen Ah Ki (2002-09-30) 30 September 2002 (age 22)42

74 FW Shalom Fiso (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)43
94 FW Siatuvai Ionatana (1999-11-12) 12 November 1999 (age 24)10
114 FW Marcella Nielsen (1997-08-04) 4 August 1997 (age 27)31
174 FW Rosie Schuster (2000-11-17) 17 November 2000 (age 23)00

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