Tonga national under-23 football team

Tonga U23
Association	Tonga Football Association
Confederation	OFC (Oceania)
Head coach	Timote Moleni
FIFA code	TGA
First colours	Second colours
First international
	Solomon Islands 7–0 Tonga ; (Auckland, New Zealand; 11 December 1999)
Biggest win
	Tonga 3–0 American Samoa ; (Auckland, New Zealand; 14 January 2004)
Biggest defeat
	New Zealand 10–0 Tonga ; (Taupō, New Zealand; 21 March 2012)
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances	5 (First in 1999)
Best result	Group Stage

Last updated July 02, 2025

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.

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
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1988	Did not enter
1991
1996
1999	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	20
2004	Group stage	4	2	0	2	4	8
2008	Did not enter
2012	Group stage	2	0	0	2	0	13
2015	Did not enter
2019	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	18
2023	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	12
Total	Group stage	15	2	0	13	8	71

Fixtures & Results

2019

22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Tonga	1-4	Fiji	Lautoka, Fiji
15:00		Report	Joseph 54', 66' Baledrokadroka 62' Hughes 90'	Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 350 Referee: Sivakorn Pu-Udom

25 September 2019 (2019-09-25) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Tonga	0-8	Vanuatu	Lautoka, Fiji
12:00		Report	Kalo 28', 29', 50' Spokeyjack 31' Ollie 45+2' Tasip 48' Kalopong 53' Soromon 81'	Stadium: Churchill Park Attendance: 100 Referee: George Time

28 September 2019 (2019-09-28) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage	Papua New Guinea	v	Tonga	Lautoka, Fiji
12:00		Report		Stadium: Churchill Park Referee: [[]]

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 Papua New Guinea.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1 GK	Mahe Malafu	(1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 27)	3	0	Veitongo
20	1 GK	Polutele Tavite	(1999-08-28) 28 August 1999 (age 25)	1	0	Longoteme

2	2 DF	Tevita Vakatapu	(1999-12-02) 2 December 1999 (age 25)	3	0	Haʻamoko United Youth
3	2 DF	Nicolas Vea	(2002-10-31) 31 October 2002 (age 22)	3	0	Navutoka
4	2 DF	Kelepi Mataele	(1999-09-16) 16 September 1999 (age 25)	3	0
5	2 DF	Opesi Tu'ifangaloka	(1999-07-21) 21 July 1999 (age 25)	3	0	Veitongo
13	2 DF	Amanaki Laui	(1998-06-11) 11 June 1998 (age 27)	2	0	Longoteme
14	2 DF	Sitaleki Fisi	(2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Lotohaʻapai United
15	2 DF	Pita Huni	(2001-02-25) 25 February 2001 (age 24)	2	0	Lotohaʻapai United
17	2 DF	Valeiaatu Fili	(1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 26)	3	0	Longoteme

6	3 MF	William Senituli	(2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 (age 23)	1	0
7	3 MF	Sione Tu'ifangaloka	(1999-04-24) 24 April 1999 (age 26)	3	0	Veitongo
8	3 MF	Soakai Vea	(1998-07-19) 19 July 1998 (age 26)	3	0	Marist
9	3 MF	Rick Taula	(2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Longoteme
12	3 MF	Mohammad Rajani	(1999-04-16) 16 April 1999 (age 26)	3	0	GHFA Spirit
16	3 MF	Pesamino Tomasi	(2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 24)	1	0
	3 MF	Aisea Muli	(1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 26)	0	0	Longoteme

10	4 FW	Laulea Taufa	(1999-07-14) 14 July 1999 (age 25)	1	0
11	4 FW	Hemaloto Polovili	(1997-07-26) 26 July 1997 (age 27)	4	2	Veitongo
	4 FW	Tuloi Maamaloa	(2000-12-28) 28 December 2000 (age 24)	0	0	Navutoka

2012 squad

Caps and goals as of 16 March 2012.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1 GK	Sione Faupula	(1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 21)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
18	1 GK	Vei Taufa'ao	(1989-05-27)27 May 1989 (aged 22)	0	0	Unattached

4	2 DF	Christian Likio	(1990-03-28)28 March 1990 (aged 21)	2	0	Unattached
9	2 DF	Sione Langi	(1992-06-07)7 June 1992 (aged 19)	0	0	Unattached
10	2 DF	Matana Paongo	(1989-03-09)9 March 1989 (aged 23)	1	0	Lotoha'apai United
13	2 DF	Samisoni Mafi	(1990-08-20)20 August 1990 (aged 21)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
14	2 DF	Sevedale Latu	(1990-11-09)9 November 1990 (aged 21)	1	0	Unattached
17	2 DF	Joseph Kapani	(1989-06-09)9 June 1989 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached
20	2 DF	Ilaisa Lotaki	(1990-01-12)12 January 1990 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached

2	3 MF	Fineasi Palei	(1989-05-20)20 May 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
5	3 MF	Oliveti Vai	(1994-05-10)10 May 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
7	3 MF	Siosifa Moimoi	(1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Kolofo’ou FC
8	3 MF	Timote Maamaaloa	(1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Lotoha'apai United
16	3 MF	Misinale Lutu	(1994-01-12)12 January 1994 (aged 18)	1	0	Unattached
19	3 MF	Steven Likio	(1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 20)	0	0	Unattached
21	4 FW	Vaha Maamaaloa	(1989-06-17)17 June 1989 (aged 22)	1	0	Unattached

6	4 FW	Malakai Savieti	(1989-11-11)11 November 1989 (aged 22)	2	0	Unattached
11	4 FW	Kinitoni Falatau	(1994-11-14)14 November 1994 (aged 17)	2	0	Houmakelikao
12	4 FW	Siosaia Latupauu	(1993-11-13)13 November 1993 (aged 18)	2	0	Unattached
15	4 FW	Hemaloto Polovili	(1997-07-26)26 July 1997 (aged 14)	1	0	Lotoha'apai United
22	4 FW	Valu Kolofale	(1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 18)	0	0	Lotoha'apai United

List of coaches

Timote Moleni (2012-2019)

References

↑ "Fiji U23 footballers thrashes Tonga in Olympic qualifier". Fiji Times. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
↑ "Sport: Fiji and Vanuatu seal Olympic Qualifier semis". RNZ. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
↑ "Tonga turn to senior experience for OFC Olympic Qualifier". BoxScore News. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

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[1] "Fiji U23 footballers thrashes Tonga in Olympic qualifier". Fiji Times. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

[2] "Sport: Fiji and Vanuatu seal Olympic Qualifier semis". RNZ. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

[3] "Tonga turn to senior experience for OFC Olympic Qualifier". BoxScore News. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

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