Vanuatu national under-23 football team

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Vanuatu U23
Nickname(s) Vanuatu Cyclone
Association Vanuatu Football Federation
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg Etienne Mermer
Captain Brian Kaltack
Most caps Jean Kaltak (13)
Top scorer Jean Kaltak (21)
FIFA code VAN
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 9–1 Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg
(Adelaide, Australia; 13 January 1996)
Biggest win
Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia 0–46 Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 7 July 2015)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 12–0 Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg
(Adelaide, Australia; 25 January 1996)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC U23 Championship
Appearances6
Best resultFinal

The Vanuatu national under-23 football team, also known as Vanuatu Cyclone, represents Vanuatu at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Vanuatu national football team. They are controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. The team has gained notoriety for thrashing Micronesia's side 46–0 in the 2015 Pacific Games.

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History

Vanuatu U23 made four appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. Their best result was a third place in 2012. In 2015 they will make their fifth appearance during the 2015 Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea but before that, they will play a tournament called the Four Nation’s Friendship Cup.

OFC

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
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Flag of Fiji.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1996 5th Place8116543-384
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999 Group Stage200206-60
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2004 3rd Place4301273+249
Flag of Fiji.svg 2008 5th Place5104616-103
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 3rd Place4202125+76
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 2nd Place5221513+488
Flag of Fiji.svg 2019 3rd Place5401132+1112
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Semi-Final4202712-56
TotalRunners-up3715319121903148

Fixtures & Matches

2015

17 May 2015 Friendly New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg2–3 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Nouméa, New Caledonia
19:00 Raphael Oiremon Soccerball shade.svg51'
Joseph Tchako Soccerball shade.svg95'
Report Christopher Andrew Soccerball shade.svg20'
Bill Nicolls Soccerball shade.svg39'
Bong Kalo Soccerball shade.svg77'
Stadium: Stade Numa-Daly
Referee: Francois Cambrin (New Caledonia)
20 May 2015 Friendly New Caledonia  New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg0–1 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Nouméa, New Caledonia
19:00 Report Christopher Andrew Soccerball shade.svg81'Stadium: Stade Numa-Daly
3 July 2015 Pacific Games Fiji Flag of Fiji.svg 1–1 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
14:00 Nickel Chand Soccerball shade.svg63' Report Jean Kaltack Soccerball shade.svg20'Stadium: Bisini Sports Complex
Referee: Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Gerald Oiaka
7 July 2015 Pacific Games Federated States of Micronesia Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg 0–46 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
11:00 Tony Kaltack Soccerball shade.svg2', 18', 27', 49', 53', 56'
Bill Nicolls Soccerball shade.svg3', 16', 37', 45+3', 50'
Soccerball shade.svg57', 61', 64', 65', 72'
Jean Kaltack Soccerball shade.svg4', 6', 17', 34', 37'
Soccerball shade.svg44', 45', 45+2', 47', 54'
Soccerball shade.svg59', 60', 66', 73', 90+3', 90+4'
Barry Mansale Soccerball shade.svg12', 20', 22', 29', 30', 36'
Dalong Damalip Soccerball shade.svg14', 45+1'
Brian Kaltack Soccerball shade.svg23'
Nemani Nikiau Soccerball shade.svg55'
Abraham Roqara Soccerball shade.svg68', 89'
Zica Manuhi Soccerball shade.svg74'
Christopher Andrews Soccerball shade.svg90'
Stadium: Bisini Sports Complex
Referee: Flag of Tonga.svg Ichikawa Polovili
10 July 2015 Pacific Games New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 0–3
Awarded
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
14:30 Patterson Soccerball shade.svg47'
Tuiloma Soccerball shade.svg56'
Report Stadium: Bisini Sports Complex
Referee: Flag of Fiji.svg Ravitesh Behari
12 July 2015 Pacific Games Fiji Flag of Fiji.svg 0–0 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
18:00 Report Stadium: Bisini Sports Complex
Referee: Flag of French Polynesia.svg Norbert Hauata

2019

22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Vanuatu  Flag of Vanuatu.svg3-1Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
12:00
Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 150
Referee: Flag of New Zealand.svg Matthew Conger
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 Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg0–1Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
Attendance: 250
Referee: Matthew Conger (New Zealand)
5 October 2019 (2019-10-05) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Third place match Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg0–1Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu Flag of Fiji.svg Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 Report
Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 100
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)

Current Technical Staff

Position
Head coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg Etienne Mermer
Assistant coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg George Amos
Assistant coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg Lauru Wilkins
Goalkeeper coach Flag of Vanuatu.svg Jean Yves Galinie
Teamamanger Flag of Vanuatu.svg Richard Tatwin
Physiotherapist Flag of Vanuatu.svg Daniel Frankem

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 5 October 2019 after the match against Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Daniel Alick (1998-12-28) 28 December 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
191 GK James Chilia (2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 23)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
201 GK Joshua Willie (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg ABM Galaxy

22 DF Jesse Kalopang (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 26)51 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
32 DF Waiwo Kalmet (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 (age 24)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
42 DF Jason Thomas (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 (age 27)50 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
52 DF Joseph Iaruel (1998-01-25) 25 January 1998 (age 26)50 Flag of Vanuatu.svg ABM Galaxy
62 DF Tasso Jeffrey (1998-08-12) 12 August 1998 (age 25)40 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malampa Revivors
122 DF Lency Philip (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vaum United
132 DF Selwyn Vatu (1998-06-13) 13 June 1998 (age 25)50 Flag of Vanuatu.svg ABM Galaxy
142 DF Mole Mansale (1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 (age 26)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere

73 MF Jordy Tasip (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 23)41 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
83 MF Claude Aru (1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 (age 26)51 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malampa Revivors
103 MF Bong Kalo (1997-01-18) 18 January 1997 (age 27)124 Flag of Vanuatu.svg ABM Galaxy
153 MF Armando Ravo (2002-12-12) 12 December 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Malampa Revivors
163 MF Ronaldo Wilkins (1999-12-30) 30 December 1999 (age 24)41 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Shepherds United
173 MF Bethuel Ollie (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 26)40 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vaum United
183 MF Jasson Tari (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea

94 FW Johnathan Spokeyjack (1999-11-13) 13 November 1999 (age 24)51 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
114 FW Azariah Soromon (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 25)54 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere

Squad for the Four Nation’s Friendship Cup

The following players were called to the squad for the 2015 Pacific Games from 3–17 July 2015.
Caps and goals updated as of 10 July 2015 after the match against Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Seiloni Iaruel (1995-04-17) 17 April 1995 (age 28)130 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
201 GK Anthony Taiwia (1994-09-04) 4 September 1994 (age 29)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
231 GK Kaloram Firiam (1994-12-10) 10 December 1994 (age 29)00 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea

22 DF Chanel Obed (1995-09-30) 30 September 1995 (age 28)90 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
52 DF Junia Vava (1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 (age 30)90 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
42 DF Brian Kaltack (c) (1993-09-30) 30 September 1993 (age 30)143 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
32 DF Remy Kalsrap (1996-01-20) 20 January 1996 (age 28)90 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
62 DF Raoul Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 (age 28)90 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
212 DF Jais Malsarani (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 30)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea
222 DF Kevin Shem (1993-12-05) 5 December 1993 (age 30)50 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tafea

73 MF Barry Mansale (1995-11-01) 1 November 1995 (age 28)126 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
103 MF Bong Kalo (1997-01-18) 18 January 1997 (age 27)71 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lugano
123 MF Zica Manuhi (1993-07-23) 23 July 1993 (age 30)21 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
133 MF Dalong Damalip (1993-05-12) 12 May 1993 (age 30)62 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Amicale
143 MF Michel Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 (age 28)30 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
153 MF Nilua Nicky Nikau (1993-03-04) 4 March 1993 (age 31)22 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Ifira Black Bird
163 MF Jacky Ruben (1996-11-10) 10 November 1996 (age 27)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
173 MF Nemani Rogara (1993-06-09) 9 June 1993 (age 30)10 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
183 MF Abraham Rogara (1994-07-20) 20 July 1994 (age 29)12 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star

84 FW Bill Nicolls (1993-06-03) 3 June 1993 (age 30)511 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Tupuji Imere
94 FW Christopher Andrew (1993-01-02) 2 January 1993 (age 31)83 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Sia-Raga
114 FW Jean Kaltack (1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 (age 29)1521 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star
194 FW Tony Kaltack (1996-03-04) 4 March 1996 (age 28)16 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Erakor Golden Star

List of coaches

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