Vanuatu national under-17 football team

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Vanuatu U17
Association Vanuatu Football Federation
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg Rocky Neveserveth
Captain Julian Banga
Most caps Joseph Iaruel
Top scorer Sylvain Worworbu (11)
FIFA code VAN
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 - 0 Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg
(Australia; January 24, 1989)
Biggest win
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu 13 - 0 American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg
(Pago Pago, American Samoa; January 13, 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 - 0 Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg
(Australia; January 24, 1989)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC Under-17 Championship
Appearances15 (first in 1989 )
Best resultRunners-up (2005)

The Vanuatu national under-17 football team is the national U-17 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.

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History

The Vanuatu national under-17 football team has currently taken part in the tournament 15 times (1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2023). Their best result was in 2005 when the team reached the final, but they lost it against Australia. During the 2015 Tournament, Sylvain Worworbu scored 11 goals. After this tournament, both top scorer Sylvain Worworbu and captain Joseph Iaruel got a scholarship for two years at St Peter's College. This was the first time that a Vanuatu player got a scholarship.

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 Canada (Pantone).svg 1987 Did not participate
Flag of Scotland.svg 1989 Did not qualify
Flag of Italy.svg 1991 Did not participate
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1993 to
Flag of Peru.svg 2005
Did not qualify
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg 2007 Did not participate
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2009 to Flag of Peru.svg 2023 Did not qualify
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
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1983 Did not participate--------
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg 1986 Did not participate--------
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1989 Group Stage4004051-510
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1991 Did not participate--------
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1993 Group Stage2011111-101
Flag of Vanuatu.svg 1995 3rd place4202510-53
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997 Group Stage3102710-33
Flag of Fiji.svg 1999 Group Stage53023215+179
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2001 Group Stage4211163+137
Flag of American Samoa.svg & Flag of Australia (converted).svg & Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2003 Group Stage5311177+1010
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 2005 Runners-up5302267+196
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2007 Did not participate--------
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2009 4th place300318-70
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011 4th place5302137+69
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2013 3rd place522196+38
Flag of American Samoa.svg & Flag of Samoa.svg 2015 3rd place6402318+239
Flag of Samoa.svg & Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2017 Group Stage301257-21
Flag of Tonga.svg & Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2018 Group Stage3003018-180
Flag of Fiji.svg 2023 Quarterfinals310234-13
TotalRunners-up6024630166172-669

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship from 9 to 22 September 2018.

Caps and goals as of 15 September 2018 after the game against Solomon Islands.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Jimson Shem (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Lycee Lab
201 GK Brendon Tankon (2003-07-24) 24 July 2003 (age 19)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Mauriki

22 DF Manro Tenene (2003-03-17) 17 March 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
32 DF Andrewson Maltera (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002 (age 20)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malapoa College
42 DF Francois Atel (2002-05-10) 10 May 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
122 DF Karl Dingley (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 20)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Centreville School
162 DF Kalpaisi Taiwia (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Central School

63 MF Julian Banga (2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Santo East School
73 MF Thompson Kalopilelu (2002-10-30) 30 October 2002 (age 20)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Onesua
83 MF Ronaldinho Kalkau (2005-11-04) 4 November 2005 (age 17)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malapoa College
103 MF Semici Kaltack (2003-05-10) 10 May 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
113 MF Pietro Takaro (2002-04-07) 7 April 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malapoa College
143 MF Junior Okao (2002-06-01) 1 June 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Seaside School
153 MF Bathis Nalau (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vila North School
173 MF Alandro Sau (2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 20)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vila North School

54 FW Brian Malas (2003-04-01) 1 April 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Mauriki
94 FW AJ Zachary (2004-04-19) 19 April 2004 (age 19)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
134 FW Austin Holi (2003-05-26) 26 May 2003 (age 20)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malapoa College
184 FW Jemmy Kaloroa (2002-02-11) 11 February 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Central School
194 FW Jonah Abel (2002-06-10) 10 June 2002 (age 20)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Central School

2017 squad

The following players were called up for the 2017 OFC U-17 Championship from 11 to 24 February 2017.

Caps and goals as of 17 February 2017 after the game against New Caledonia.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Joshua Willie (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 22)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
201 GK Dgen Leo (2000-08-06) 6 August 2000 (age 22)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy

22 DF Jayson Tari (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 (age 22)31 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
32 DF Zidane Maguekon (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 22)31 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
42 DF Glendon Leki (2000-10-16) 16 October 2000 (age 22)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
62 DF Nelsin Rawor (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
132 DF Julio Tevanu (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 22)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
152 DF Richard Thomas (2000-12-09) 9 December 2000 (age 22)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
192 DF Jack Willie (2000-02-27) 27 February 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy

53 MF Jean-Claude Batick (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
73 MF Alberick Wequas (2000-01-26) 26 January 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
83 MF Tom Saksak (2000-05-08) 8 May 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
93 MF Rhydley Napau (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 (age 23)31 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
103 MF Abert Vanva (2000-05-24) 24 May 2000 (age 23)31 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
113 MF Fred Christion (2000-12-24) 24 December 2000 (age 22)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
143 MF Semy Chris Iati (2000-07-05) 5 July 2000 (age 22)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Galaxy
183 MF Tyson Gere (2000-07-11) 11 July 2000 (age 22)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy

124 FW Andre Damelip (2000-10-07) 7 October 2000 (age 22)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
164 FW Dilland Ngwele (2000-05-06) 6 May 2000 (age 23)31 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy
174 FW Presley Alick (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Northern Region Academy

Squad for the 2015 OFC U-17 Championship

Caps and goals as of 27 January 2015.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ricky Dick (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 24)60 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
201 GK Andreas Duch (1998-10-12) 12 October 1998 (age 24)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Spirit 08
22 DF Joseph Iaruel (c) (1998-01-25) 25 January 1998 (age 25)60 Flag of New Zealand.svg St Peter's College
32 DF Obed Nicky (1998-10-24) 24 October 1998 (age 24)61 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
42 DF Tasso Jeffrey (1998-08-24) 24 August 1998 (age 24)40 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
52 DF John John (1998-06-05) 5 June 1998 (age 24)60 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
122 DF Barnabe Taliban (1998-11-04) 4 November 1998 (age 24)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
162 DF Gregory Patrick (1998-04-30) 30 April 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
63 MF William Edison (1998-06-03) 3 June 1998 (age 24)61 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
73 MF Frederick Massing (1998-09-11) 11 September 1998 (age 24)52 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
103 MF Ronaldo Wilkins (1999-12-30) 30 December 1999 (age 23)64 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington Phoenix
113 MF Abednigo Sau (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 (age 24)56 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
143 MF Max Uguna (1998-05-21) 21 May 1998 (age 25)52 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
153 MF Simeon Joshua (1998-08-02) 2 August 1998 (age 24)41 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
173 MF Jayson Timatua (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 (age 24)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
84 FW Jonathan Spokeyjack (1998-11-13) 13 November 1998 (age 24)20 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
94 FW Sylvain Worworbu (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 (age 24)511 Flag of New Zealand.svg St Peter's College
134 FW Xavier Johnny (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998 (age 24)41 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy
184 FW Derek Bule (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Teouma Academy

Results and Fixtures

2013

17 April 2013 2013 OFC U-17 Championship Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 11 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg Luganville, Vanuatu
15:30 UTC+12 Nicky Benjamin Soccerball shade.svg69' report Jaison Thomas Soccerball shade.svg77'Stadium: Chapuis Stadium
Attendance: 4,800
Referee: Flag of Fiji.svg Ravitesh Behari
19 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg 11 Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji Flag of Vanuatu.svg Luganville, Vanuatu
12:30 UTC+12 Remy Kalsrap Soccerball shade.svg82' report [ permanent dead link ] Iosefo Verevou Soccerball shade.svg49'Stadium: Chapuis Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Averii Jacques
21 May 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg 12 Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand Flag of Vanuatu.svg Luganville, Vanuatu
15:30 UTC+12 Alex Saniel Soccerball shade.svg22' report Stuart Holthusen Soccerball shade.svg19'
Elijah Neblett Soccerball shade.svg79'
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium
Attendance: 6,750
Referee: Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg John Saohu
23 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship Cook Islands Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 13 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg Luganville, Vanuatu
9:30 UTC+12 Morgan Wichman Soccerball shade.svg87' report Alex Saniel Soccerball shade.svg14'
Ruben Frank Soccerball shade.svg34'
Etienne Naeiu Soccerball shade.svg58'
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Albert Maru
25 April 2014 2013 OFC U-17 Championship New Caledonia Flags of New Caledonia.svg 13 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg Luganville, Vanuatu
15:30 UTC+12 Jim Ouka Soccerball shade.svg74' Report Ruben Frank Soccerball shade.svg22'
Justin Koka Soccerball shade.svg50'
Jaison Thomas Soccerball shade.svg58'
Stadium: Chapuis Stadium
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Averii Jacques

2015

13 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship American Samoa Flag of American Samoa.svg 013 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Pago, American Samoa
13:00 UTC−11 Report Sylvain Worworbu Soccerball shade.svg8', 62', 71', 83'
Nicky Obed Soccerball shade.svg22'
Simeon Joshua Soccerball shade.svg38'
Abednigo Sau Soccerball shade.svg51', 53', 67'
Frederick Massing Soccerball shade.svg53' (pen.)
Max Unuga Soccerball shade.svg73' (pen.), 75'
Ronaldo Wilkins Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Anna-Marie Keighley
15 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg 90 Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Pago, American Samoa
13:00 UTC−11 Sylvain Worworbu Soccerball shade.svg1', 31', 65'
Abednigo Sau Soccerball shade.svg50', 64', 67'
Frederick Massing Soccerball shade.svg52'
William Edison Soccerball shade.svg62'
Ronaldo Wilkins Soccerball shade.svg82'
Report Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Anna-Marie Keighley
26 January 2015 2015 OFC U-17 Championship Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu.svg 60 Flags of New Caledonia.svg New Caledonia Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Pago, American Samoa
13:00 UTC−11 Sylvain Worworbu Soccerball shade.svg3', 53', 90+1'
Sam Tiaou Soccerball shade.svg45+1' (o.g.)
Ronaldo Wilkins Soccerball shade.svg55'
Xavier Jimmy Soccerball shade.svg84'
Report Stadium: Pago Park Soccer Stadium
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Averii Jacques

2017

2018

9 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg0–8Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
10:00 Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 700
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Norbert Hauata (Tahiti)
12 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg5–0Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
10:00
Report Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of American Samoa.svg Sione Mau (American Samoa)
15 September 2018 2018 OFC U-16 Championship Group Stage Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg5–0Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Honiara, Solomon Islands
15:00
Report Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Attendance: 8.000
Referee: Flag of Tonga.svg Sione Lelenga (Tonga)

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