Vanuatu national under-20 football team

The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. It was known as the New Hebrides national under-20 football team until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence and renamed their country to Vanuatu.

Vanuatu U20
AssociationVanuatu Football Federation
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coach Paul Munster
CaptainBong Kalo
Most capsBong Kalo (13)
Top scorerJean Kaltak (9)
FIFA codeVAN
First colours
Second colours
First international
Tahiti 2–1 New Hebrides
(Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974)
Biggest win
American Samoa 0–15 Vanuatu
(Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998)
Biggest defeat
Fiji 11–0 Vanuatu
(Suva, Fiji; October 1, 1994)
World Cup
Appearances1 (2017)
Best resultGroup Stage (2017)
OFC U-20 Championship
Appearances15 (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018)
Best resultRunners-up (2014, 2016)

History

The Vanuatu national under-20 football team took part in the OFC U-20 Championship tournament 14 times (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016). In 2014, the team got the best result with a second place as they finished behind Fiji. Two years later, they would qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeating the Solomon Islands in the semifinals to book a spot and compete at their first ever FIFA tournament.[1]

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W D L GF GA
19772015Did not qualify
2017Group Stage24th3003413
2019Did not qualify
2021To be determined
TotalGroup Stage1/213003413

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament 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-20 World Cup.

OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
19743rd Place301237
1978Did Not Compete
1980
1982
1985
1986
1988Group Stage200228
19903rd Place4202410
19924th Place411249
19944th Place420266
1997Did Not Compete
1998Group Stage3102159
& 2001Group Stage5401234
& 2002Group Stage201124
20053rd Place53021215
2007Group Stage6123817
2008Did Not Compete
20113rd Place5401195
20133rd Place4202127
2014Runners-up5320114
& 2016Runners-up540177
& 2018Group Stage3003211
TotalRunners-up6027726130123

Dick
Jeffery
Boulet
Tenene
Massing
Sau
Vanuatu's starting line-up against New Zealand, OFC U-20 Championship 2016

Current technical staff

Position
Head coach Dejan Gluscevic
Team Manager Peter Takaro
High Performance Coach David Laurent Baltase
Assistant coach 1 Kaison Maki
Assistant coach 2 Vital Bong
Team Manager Peter Takaro
Goalkeeper coach & Kit Manager Obed Jimmy
Doctor Basil Leodoro
Physio Albert Kaipam

Vanuatu at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup before a match against Mexico at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.

Current squad

The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 5 to 18 August 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Dgen Leo (2000-08-06) 6 August 2000 1 0 Siaraga LGV
20 1GK Joshua Willie (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 2 0 Malampa United

2 2DF Tarilolo Hinge (1999-05-17) 17 May 1999 0 0 Sia-Raga
3 2DF Lorenzo Obed (1999-06-24) 24 June 1999 2 0 Siaraga LGV
4 2DF Charles Bule (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 2 0 Siaraga LGV
5 2DF Julio Vahirua (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 3 0 Vaum United
12 2DF Nelsin Rawor (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 2 0 Vaum United
13 2DF Brian Tari (2000-11-10) 10 November 2000 1 0 Shepherds United
19 2DF Waiwo Kalmet (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 2 0 Tafea

6 3MF Tom Saksak (2000-05-08) 8 May 2000 3 0 Vaum United
8 3MF Presley Alick (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 2 0 Concord
9 3MF Jean-Claude Batick (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 3 0 Vaum United
11 3MF Jayson Tari (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 3 0 Shepherds United LGV
14 3MF Abert Vanva (2000-05-24) 24 May 2000 3 0 Amicale
15 3MF Rhydley Napau (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 3 0 Mauwia
16 3MF Jack Willie (2000-02-27) 27 February 2000 1 0 Amicale
17 3MF Zidane Maguekon (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 2 0 Vaum United

7 4FW Jordy Tasip (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 3 1 Malampa Revivors
10 4FW Micah Tommy (1999-01-21) 21 January 1999 2 0 Tafea
18 4FW Anthony Peli (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 2 1 Concord

Squad 2016&2017

The following players where called up for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Caps and goals as of 20 May 2017 after the game against the Mexico.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Daniel Alick (1998-12-28) 28 December 1998 1 0 ABM Galaxy
12 1GK Dick Taiwia (1997-12-28) 28 December 1997 1 0 Ifira Black Bird
21 1GK Andreas Duch (1998-10-12) 12 October 1998 1 0 Tafea

2 2DF Selwyn Vatu (1998-06-13) 13 June 1998 5 0 Shepherds United
3 2DF Lency Philip (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 2 0 Santos
4 2DF Jason Thomas (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 12 1 Solomon Warriors
5 2DF Joseph Iaruel (1998-01-25) 25 January 1998 4 0 Shepherds United
13 2DF Denly Ben (1998-02-06) 6 February 1998 1 0 Santos
14 2DF Reginold Ravo (1997-08-25) 25 August 1997 2 0 Shepherds United
15 2DF Gregory Patrick (1998-04-30) 30 April 1998 7 0 Torba United

6 3MF Claude Aru (1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 6 0 Shepherds United
8 3MF Jayson Timatua (1998-12-27) 27 December 1998 6 0 Shepherds United
9 3MF Ronaldo Wilkins (1999-12-30) 30 December 1999 8 3 Sia-Raga
10 3MF Bong Kalo (captain) (1997-01-18) 18 January 1997 13 7 Ascona
11 3MF Godine Tenene (1998-05-03) 3 May 1998 7 2 Erakor Golden Star
16 3MF Frederick Massing (1998-09-11) 11 September 1998 6 1 United Malampa
17 3MF John Well Wohale (1997-07-09) 9 July 1997 3 0 Shepherds United

7 4FW Bethuel Ollie (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 3 0 Vaum United
18 4FW Johnathan Spokeyjack (1998-11-13) 13 November 1998 5 0 Ifira Black Bird
19 4FW Abednigo Sau (1998-07-28) 28 July 1998 6 0 Sia-Raga
20 4FW Azariah Soromon (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 2 0 Tupuji Imere

Recent call-up's

The following players have also been called up to represent Vanuatu in the last 12 months:

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Willie Dick (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 5 0 Shepherds United

2DF Tasso Jeffrey (1998-08-12) 12 August 1998 5 0 Mauwia
2DF Timothy Boulet (1998-11-29) 29 November 1998 5 0 Shepherds United
2DF Jesse Kalopang (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 0 0 Erakor Golden Star

3MF Kalfter Kaltack (1997-11-01) 1 November 1997 0 0 Erakor Golden Star
3MF Max Uguna (1998-05-21) 21 May 1998 0 0 Sia-Raga

4FW Sylvain Worworbu (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 4 0 Sia-Raga
4FW Derrick Bule (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 0 0 Sia-Raga
4FW Harison Massing (1997-07-27) 27 July 1997 0 0 United Malampa

Squad for the 2014 OFC U-20 Championship

Caps and goals as of 1 June 2014.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Charlie Waivui (1996-02-08) 8 February 1996 5 0 Tafea U20
24 1GK Ricky Dick (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 0 0 Teouma Academy

2 2DF Jason Thomas (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 4 0 Phnom Penh Crown
3 2DF Godshen Donna (1997-06-07) June 7, 1997 3 0 Amicale
4 2DF Alphonse Lency (1996-03-21) March 21, 1996 5 0 Amicale
5 2DF Joseph Iaruel (1998-01-25) 25 January 1998 0 0 St Peter's College
6 2DF Remy Kalsrap (1996-01-20) 20 January 1996 5 0 Erakor Golden Star
7 2DF Elie Melte Rossi (1996-01-09) January 9, 1996 2 0 Yatel
18 2DF Kerry Iawak (1996-03-16) 16 March 1996 4 1 Nalkutan

8 3MF Justin Koka (1996-05-05) 5 May 1996 5 1 Malampa Revivors
10 3MF Bong Kalo (1997-01-18) 18 January 1997 5 2 Tafea
12 3MF Andre Bule (1996-08-29) 29 August 1996 2 0 Yatel
14 3MF Kersom Kalsong (1995-04-23) 23 April 1995 5 4 Erakor Golden Star
15 3MF Etienne Naieu (1996-02-13) February 13, 1996 2 0 Amicale
16 3MF Jacky Ruben(c) (1996-11-10) November 10, 1996 4 0 Erakor Golden Star
19 3MF Renold Iwai (1996-05-31) May 31, 1996 1 0 Spirit 08

9 4FW Tony Kaltack (1996-03-04) 4 March 1996 4 2 Erakor Golden Star
11 4FW Alex Saniel (1996-11-08) November 8, 1996 5 1 Fencibles United
13 4FW Ruben Frank (1996-10-07) October 7, 1996 5 0 Shepherds United
17 4FW Sam Iwai (1996-03-15) March 15, 1996 3 0 Teouma Academy

Squad for the 2013 OFC U-20 Championship

Caps and goals as of 10 March 2013.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Seiloni Iaruel (1995-04-17) 17 April 1995 9 0 Tafea
20 1GK Kalo Firiam (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 0 0 Tafea

2 2DF Raoul Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 2 0 Tupuji Imere
3 2DF Chanel Obed (1995-09-03) 3 September 1995 2 0 Amicale
4 2DF Jaycen Botleng (1994-06-06) June 6, 1994 4 0 Sia-Raga
5 2DF Kevin Shem (1993-12-05) 5 December 1993 9 2 Tafea
6 2DF Jais Malsarani (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 4 0 Tafea
15 2DF Eric Johnsam (1993-05-19) May 19, 1993 1 0 Shepherds United

7 3MF Barry Mansale (1995-11-01) 1 November 1995 3 0 Tupuji Imere
8 3MF Jackson Tasso (1993-07-12) 12 July 1993 4 1 Amicale
12 3MF Santino Mermer (1995-05-28) 28 May 1995 1 0 Shepherds United
14 3MF Michel Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 3 0 Tupuji Imere
16 3MF Zica Manuhi (1993-07-23) July 23, 1993 4 1 Ifira Black Bird
18 3MF Philipe Tabilip (1993-05-24) May 24, 1993 1 1 Unattached

9 4FW Jean Kaltak (1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 9 9 Erakor Golden Star
10 4FW Bill Nicolls (1993-06-03) June 3, 1993 4 0 Tupuji Imere
11 4FW Ratu Hungai (1993-10-18) October 18, 1993 2 0 Unattached
13 4FW Dalong Damalip (1993-05-12) May 12, 1993 4 4 Amicale
17 4FW Nicol Tari (1994-11-29) November 29, 1994 2 1 Tafea
19 4FW Edwin Bai (1995-12-21) December 21, 1995 1 0 Malampa Revivors

Fixtures and results

2014

23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu 1–0 New Caledonia Suva, Fiji
17:00 Justin Koka  66' Report Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Nelson Sogo (Solomon Islands)
25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Solomon Islands 0–0 Vanuatu Suva, Fiji
14:30 Report Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship American Samoa 0–4 Vanuatu Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12 Report Bong Kalo  15'
Alex Saniel  41'
Kersom Kalsong  56', 67'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Ravinesh Behairi (Fiji)
29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu 2–2 Fiji Suva, Fiji
17:00 UTC+12 Bong Kalo  22'
Kerry Iawak  57'
Report Nickel Chand  25'
Jale Dreloa  40'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti)
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship Papua New Guinea 2–4 Vanuatu Suva, Fiji
19:30 UTC+12 Goshen Donna  15' (o.g.)
Papalau Awele  62'
Report Kersom Kalsong  42', 63'
Tony Kaltak  89', 90+3'
Stadium: ANZ Stadium
Referee: George Time Solomon Islands)

2016

3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu  1–0  Fiji Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Tenene  61' Report Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu  3–1  Papua New Guinea Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Wilkins  50' (pen.)
Kalo  56'
Thomas  81'
Report Yanum  77' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu  3–1  Papua New Guinea Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Wilkins  50' (pen.)
Kalo  56'
Thomas  81'
Report Yanum  77' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship New Caledonia  0–1  Vanuatu Port Vila, Vanuatu
15:00 Report Wilkins  90+1' (pen.) Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)
13 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Vanuatu  2–1  Solomon Islands Port Vila, Vanuatu
14:30 Tenene  36'
Massing  90+4'
Report Gise  21' Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)

2017

4 May 2017 Friendly Vanuatu  1-1  Singapore Choa Chu Kang Stadium
Godine Tenene 9' Report Hanafi Akbar 82'
7 May 2017 Friendly Vanuatu  1-1  Singapore Bishan Stadium
Bong Kalo 90+1' (pen) Muhaimin Suhaimi 90' (pen)
23 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup Venezuela  7-0  Vanuatu Daejeon, South Korea
17:00 Velásquez  30'
Córdova  42', 73'
Peñaranda  46'
Faríñez  56' (pen.)
Hurtado  82'
Sosa  89'
Report Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 1,495
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
26 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup Germany  3-2  Vanuatu Seogwipo, South Korea
17:00 Badu  27'
Reese  32'
Iyoha  50'
Report Kalo  52', 77' Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium
Referee: Walter López (Guatemala)

2018

6 August 2018 (2018-08-06) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Vanuatu  1-3  Fiji Pirae, Tahiti
18:00
Report
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 300
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
9 August 2018 (2018-08-09) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship New Caledonia  8-1  Vanuatu Pirae, Tahiti
18:00
  • Gope-Fenepej  13', 53'
  • Bako  23'
  • Rawor  49' (o.g.)
  • Richard  60', 63'
  • Wawia  68'
  • Longue  88'
Report
  • Peli  84'
Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 300
Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)
12 August 2018 (2018-08-12) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Solomon Islands  1-0  Vanuatu Pirae, Tahiti
12:00
Report Stadium: Stade Fautaua
Attendance: 150
Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)

List of coaches

References

  1. "History-making Vanuatu join New Zealand on world stage". FIFA. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  1. http://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc/News/ViewArticle/tabid/125/Article/172dac4f-e000-45e9-96e4-66e1b62f8cd0/language/en-US/Default.aspx
  2. http://olefootballacademy.co.nz/declan-edge/
  3. http://www.vff.vu
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