Tonga national under-23 football team

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Tonga U23
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Association Tonga Football Association
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Timote Moleni
FIFA code TGA
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First international
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 7–0 Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg
(Auckland, New Zealand; 11 December 1999)
Biggest win
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 3–0 American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg
(Auckland, New Zealand; 14 January 2004)
Biggest defeat
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 10–0 Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg
(Taupō, New Zealand; 21 March 2012)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances5 (First in 1999)
Best resultGroup Stage

The Tonga national under-23 football team, also known as Tonga U23, represents Tonga at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Tonga national football team and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.

Contents

History

Tonga U23 made three appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. They never reached further than the Group Stage. In 2019 they were defeated 4-1 by Fiji in their opening pool match [1] before losing 8-0 to Vanuatu. [2]

In 2012 Timote Moleni was appointed as team coach. [3]

Competitive record

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament record
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 1988 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 1991
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1996
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Group stage3003120
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2004 420248
Flag of Fiji.svg 2008 Did not enter
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 Group stage2002013
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 2019 Group stage3003218
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 3003112
TotalGroup stage152013871

Fixtures & Results

2019

22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg1-4Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 350
Referee: Flag of Thailand.svg Sivakorn Pu-Udom
25 September 2019 (2019-09-25) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg0-8Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 100
Referee: Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg George Time
28 September 2019 (2019-09-28) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svgvFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 Report Stadium: Churchill Park
Referee: Flag placeholder.svg [[]]


Current squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 28 September 2019 after the match against Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Mahe Malafu (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
201 GK Polutele Tavite (1999-08-28) 28 August 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Longoteme

22 DF Tevita Vakatapu (1999-12-02) 2 December 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Haʻamoko United Youth
32 DF Nicolas Vea (2002-10-31) 31 October 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Navutoka
42 DF Kelepi Mataele (1999-09-16) 16 September 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg
52 DF Opesi Tu'ifangaloka (1999-07-21) 21 July 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
132 DF Amanaki Laui (1998-06-11) 11 June 1998 (age 25)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Longoteme
142 DF Sitaleki Fisi (2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotohaʻapai United
152 DF Pita Huni (2001-02-25) 25 February 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotohaʻapai United
172 DF Valeiaatu Fili (1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Longoteme

63 MF William Senituli (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Tonga.svg
73 MF Sione Tu'ifangaloka (1999-04-24) 24 April 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
83 MF Soakai Vea (1998-07-19) 19 July 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Tonga.svg Marist
93 MF Rick Taula (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Longoteme
123 MF Mohammad Rajani (1999-04-16) 16 April 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg GHFA Spirit
163 MF Pesamino Tomasi (2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Tonga.svg
3 MF Aisea Muli (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 25)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Longoteme

104 FW Laulea Taufa (1999-07-14) 14 July 1999 (age 24)10 Flag of Tonga.svg
114 FW Hemaloto Polovili (1997-07-26) 26 July 1997 (age 26)42 Flag of Tonga.svg Veitongo
4 FW Tuloi Maamaloa (2000-12-28) 28 December 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Navutoka

2012 squad

Caps and goals as of 16 March 2012.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Sione Faupula (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 21)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
181 GK Vei Taufa'ao (1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 22)00 Unattached
42 DF Christian Likio (1990-03-28)28 March 1990 (aged 21)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Unattached
92 DF Sione Langi (1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 19)00 Unattached
102 DF Matana Paongo (1989-03-09)9 March 1989 (aged 23)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
132 DF Samisoni Mafi (1990-08-20)20 August 1990 (aged 21)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
142 DF Sevedale Latu (1990-11-09)9 November 1990 (aged 21)10 Unattached
172 DF Joseph Kapani (1989-06-09)9 June 1989 (aged 22)10 Unattached
202 DF Ilaisa Lotaki (1990-01-12)12 January 1990 (aged 22)10 Unattached
23 MF Fineasi Palei (1989-05-20)20 May 1989 (aged 22)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
53 MF Oliveti Vai (1994-05-10)10 May 1994 (aged 17)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
73 MF Siosifa Moimoi (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 17)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Kolofo’ou FC
83 MF Timote Maamaaloa (1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
163 MF Misinale Lutu (1994-01-12)12 January 1994 (aged 18)10 Unattached
193 MF Steven Likio (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 20)00 Unattached
214 FW Vaha Maamaaloa (1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)10 Unattached
64 FW Malakai Savieti (1989-11-11)11 November 1989 (aged 22)20 Unattached
114 FW Kinitoni Falatau (1994-11-14)14 November 1994 (aged 17)20 Flag of Tonga.svg Houmakelikao
124 FW Siosaia Latupauu (1993-11-13)13 November 1993 (aged 18)20 Unattached
154 FW Hemaloto Polovili (1997-07-26)26 July 1997 (aged 14)10 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United
224 FW Valu Kolofale (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 18)00 Flag of Tonga.svg Lotoha'apai United

List of coaches

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References

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