Football Australia is pleased to formally announce that 26 clubs have successfully proceeded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) competition. These clubs, having met the specific criteria outlined in the initial Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, are now primed to engage in the next crucial step…
AUSTRALIA CUP: EARLY GOALS SEND OLYMPIC TO CUP FINAL
Two goals in the opening ten minutes secured Canberra Olympic a place in the Capital Football Australia Cup Qualifying Final as the National Premier League leaders knocked out Capital Premier League Belconnen United with a 2-0 success in the Federation Cup Semi-Final at McKellar Park. An own goal, credited to Ollie Vincent, and a fifth…
SHAKESPEAR AND WOODS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL REFEREE ACADEMY
Capital Football officials Nathan Shakespear and Declan Woods have been selected to as part of the new Football Australia National Referee Academy. The sport’s governing body has today announced the establishment of the Football Australia Referee Academy (FARA), a ground-breaking initiative in the Australian football landscape, designed to transform the Match Official pathway and cultivate…
Female Football Week Referee Event
Stay tuned for more details regarding an all-female referee event for current, new, and aspiring female referees. This practical session will feature prominent female referees with officiating experience at the highest level in Capital Football, Australia, and FIFA competitions – come and learn from the best as they share their knowledge, experience, and passion for…
Female Football Week Juggling Challenge
Get your teams involved in the Female Football Week Challenge! The winning team will be announced at the FFW event. How many times can your team juggle the ball without touching the ground? This challenge will see teams of a minimum of six (6) juggle a football for as long as possible. Start practising now!…
KEEPUP KANGA CUP REGISTRATION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand registration for the KEEPUP Kanga Cup has been extended until Monday 22 May 2023! The KEEPUP Kanga Cup is the biggest and best youth football tournament in the Summer Hemisphere, but don’t just take our word for it, check out the testimonials on our website at www.kangacup.com. Such has been the…
REVIEW – WOMEN: GUNNERS RECOVER FROM TWO-GOAL DEFICIT FOR DRAW
In another week impacted by the weather, only two games took place in Round 5. Three of the four teams who played in the Federation Cup Semi-Finals were back at it, with different fate: one drew, and the second beat the third. At Deakin Stadium, Canberra Croatia hosted Gungahlin United on a wet pitch, that…
CPL REVIEW: ASTONISHING END SEES QUEANBEYAN DENY BLUE DEVILS
A goal from Christian Junna five minutes into stoppage time culminated an astonishing end to the fixture at High Street as Queanbeyan City snatched a point from the top-of-the-table clash with Belconnen United as the pair shared four goals in a 2-2 stalemate. Junna’s goal was the third in seven incredible minutes as the Blue…
REVIEW – MEN: SUPER SATURDAY DELIVERS THE GOODS
A header three minutes into stoppage time from Roko Strika ensured that Monaro Panthers claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Canberra Croatia at the Riverside Stadium in Queanbeyan, a result that pushed the 2022 Grand Final winners up into third place on the league table. Strika got on the end of a Jordan Thurtell free-kick…
KEEPUP NEW KANGA CUP NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER
The Kanga Cup has a new Naming Rights partner and will be known as the KEEPUP Kanga Cup following the announcement of the deal that unites Australian Professional Leagues’ (APL) flagship digital platform with the iconic youth international football tournament. The KEEPUP platform was launched in late 2021 to broaden and enhance the fan experience…