Tonga national under-17 football team

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Tonga U17
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Association Tonga Football Association
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Tonga.svg Lafaele Moala
Captain Ofaloto Kite
Most caps Hemaloto Polovili
Mikaele Pahulu
Soakai Vea (7)
Top scorerHemaloto Polovili (4)
FIFA code TGA
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 4–0 Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg
(Fiji; 1 May 1999)
Biggest win
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 7–0 Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg
(Nuku'alofa, Tonga; 19 April 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 0–26 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg
(Nouméa, New Caledonia; 11 April 2005)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC Under-17 Championship
Appearances10 (first in 1999 )
Best resultQuarterfinals (2023)
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The Tonga national under-17 football team represents Tonga in international under-17 or youth football competitions and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.

Contents

Competition record

FIFA U-17 World Cup record

FIFA U-17 World Cup record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1985 to Flag of Egypt.svg 1997 Did not participate
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 to Flag of Peru.svg 2005 Did not qualify
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 2007 to Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009 Did not participate
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 to Flag of Indonesia.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 2025 To be determined
Total-00000000

OFC U-17 Championship record

The OFC U-17 Championship is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

OFC U-17 Championship Qualification record
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1983 Did not enterNo qualification
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg 1986
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1991
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1993
Flag of Vanuatu.svg 1995
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997
Flag of Fiji.svg 1999 Group stage401308
Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2001 4013029
Flag of American Samoa.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2003 5005154
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2005 3003061
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2007 Did not enter
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2009
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 Group stage4004246
Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2013 Did not qualify3102612
Flag of American Samoa.svg Flag of Samoa.svg 2015 Group stage4103332No qualification
Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2017 Did not qualify311154
Flag of Tonga.svg Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2018 3021211
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Quarter-finals3003014No qualification
Flag of Tonga.svg Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2024 Did not qualify3201109
TotalQuarter-finals2712246244124352336

Current squad

Squad for the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship first round

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Alifaleti Likio (2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
201 GK Tevita Kailea (2000-06-04) 4 June 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

22 DF Ofaloto Kite (2000-04-26) 26 April 2000 (age 24)41 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
32 DF Sione Vaenuku (2000-05-27) 27 May 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
42 DF Petueli Tokotaha (2000-09-10) 10 September 2000 (age 23)11 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
52 DF Falanisesi Mausia (2001-03-21) 21 March 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
122 DF William Senituli (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
162 DF Pesamino Tomasi (2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
182 DF Onglea Filo (2001-12-06) 6 December 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

63 MF Tevita Kau (2001-03-11) 11 March 2001 (age 23)32 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
73 MF Tevita Sili (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
83 MF Kalakaua Faivailo (2001-01-18) 18 January 2001 (age 23)31 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
133 MF Opesi Tu'ifangaloka (2001-07-21) 21 July 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
143 MF Viliami Kaitapu (2001-06-04) 4 June 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
173 MF Sitaleki Fisi (2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

94 FW Tuikaetau Falepapalangi (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
104 FW Viliami Tukia (2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
114 FW Fonua Taliauli (2001-06-12) 12 June 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
154 FW William Nau (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
194 FW Alone Fakavai (2001-07-10) 10 July 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

Squad for the 2015 OFC U-17 Championship

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Mahe Malafu (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 26)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
201 GK Semesi Otukolo (1999-06-23) 23 June 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
22 DF Teufolau Tokai (1998-03-04) 4 March 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
32 DF Ofaloto Kite (2000-04-26) 26 April 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
42 DF Sione Tu'ifangaloka (1999-04-24) 24 April 1999 (age 25)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
52 DF Kilifitoni Vea (1998-04-08) 8 April 1998 (age 26)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
122 DF Sefana Paongo (1998-09-05) 5 September 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
142 DF Esafe Tokai (1999-11-22) 22 November 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
162 DF Folauhola'i Mesui (1998-08-11) 11 August 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
182 DF Kelepi Mataele (1999-09-16) 16 September 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
63 MF Sateki Matakaiongo (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 26)50 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist Prems
73 MF Soakai Vea (c) (1998-07-19) 19 July 1998 (age 26)72 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
83 MF Aisea Muli (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 25)41 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
93 MF Anthony Likiliki (1999-12-19) 19 December 1999 (age 24)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
153 MF Laugani Taunaholo (2000-07-19) 19 July 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
133 MF Kapeliele Malafu (1998-05-05) 5 May 1998 (age 26)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
173 MF Anitelu Matakaiongo (1998-05-05) 5 May 1998 (age 26)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
104 FW Mataitini Feke (1998-07-12) 12 July 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
114 FW Fisi'ihoi Palu (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
194 FW Lachman Atoa (1998-12-05) 5 December 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

Squad for the 2013 OFC U-17 Championship

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Paula Folau (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
181 GK Uate Foster (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
22 DF Uasi Talanoa (c) (1996-05-11) 11 May 1996 (age 28)31 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist Prems
32 DF Fakaanga Taufa (1996-08-17) 17 August 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
42 DF Mateo Pahulu (1998-01-06) 6 January 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
52 DF Siosifa Kitekei'aho (1997-05-29) 29 May 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
72 DF Mikaele Pahulu (1996-04-02) 2 April 1996 (age 28)70 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
132 DF Ofa Latu (1996-04-24) 24 April 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
162 DF Tevita Fakava (1996-02-14) 14 February 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
63 MF Soane Faupula (1996-10-21) 21 October 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
83 MF Taniela Vaka'uta (1996-12-26) 26 December 1996 (age 27)51 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist Prems
93 MF Maletino Halapio (1997-10-01) 1 October 1997 (age 26)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
143 MF Soane Lavelua (1996-09-01) 1 September 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
173 MF Sateki Matakaiongo (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 26)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist Prems
104 FW Hemaloto Polovili (1997-07-27) 27 July 1997 (age 27)74 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
114 FW Soakai Vea (1998-07-19) 19 July 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
124 FW Kepueli Feke (1996-03-10) 10 March 1996 (age 28)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy
154 FW Paea Tolu (1996-11-09) 9 November 1996 (age 27)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Football Academy

Results and fixtures

2016

4 July 2016 (2016-07-04) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg2–3Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
16:30 Faivailo Soccerball shade.svg45'
Tokotaha Soccerball shade.svg90+1' (pen.)
Report Tomasi Soccerball shade.svg19' (o.g.)
Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg20'
Ngametua Soccerball shade.svg89'
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 200 [1]
Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)
6 July 2016 (2016-07-06) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg1–1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
19:00 Kau Soccerball shade.svg71' Report Mano Soccerball shade.svg3'Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 350 [2]
Referee: Médéric Lacour (New Caledonia)
8 July 2016 (2016-07-08) 2017 OFC U-17 Championship American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg0–2Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Samoa.svg Apia, Samoa
16:30 Report Kau Soccerball shade.svg11'
Kite Soccerball shade.svg32'
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Stadium
Attendance: 200 [3]
Referee: Robinson Banga (Vanuatu)

2018

14 July 2018 (2018-07-14) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg2-2Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
14:15
Report
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 300
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopken (Vanuatu)
17 July 2018 (2018-07-17) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg0-0Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
14:00 Report Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of Vanuatu.svg Joel Hopken (Vanuatu)
20 July 2018 (2018-07-20) 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Preliminary stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg0-9Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofa, Tonga
14:00 Report
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Center
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)


List of coaches

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