Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Youth Championships will be held in Melbourne and across Wollongong throughout the month of July. Taking place over 12 days, this year’s National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and…
FOOTBALL PEOPLE: NICO ABOT, THE FOOTBALL BACKPACKER
While most footballers aspire to reach their own targeted career heights, there is another route that is scarcely heard of in the modern game, where a player uses their ability as a means to travel the world. In the case of Queanbeyan City’s Nico Abot, even the most well-documented football journeymen look amateurish in comparison…
Knights’ Write More Club History with Maiden Charity Shield Victory
O’Connor Knights have won back bragging rights in the Derby against Canberra Croatia, with their Charity Shield victory signalling the potential continuation of another successful season in 2024. The Knights eased to victory thanks to goals from Micheal Adams, from the penalty spot, and Aisosa Ihegie. O’Connor Assistant Coach Nick Tither spoke on the importance…
Olympic’s Charity Shield Victory a Sign of Things to Come Under Cachia
Frank Cachia’s reign at Canberra Olympic has begun on a positive note, overseeing the league champion’s first trophy of 2024 with a Charity Shield victory at Deakin Stadium. Taking on his first role in women’s football, the former Olympic men’s coach did not relay any burdens on his side to claim silverware, rather focusing on…
PROFESSIONAL COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Canberra Grammar School is seeking expression of interest for interested coaches seeking a paid position as a coach or the current coordinator role that is available. Coach A CGS coach will train one of our community teams twice a week (3-5pm) and coach of Saturday. A Working With Vulnerable Peoples card is the only required…
MEN’S CHARITY SHIELD: KNIGHTS SLAY CROATIA FOR SHIELD SUCCESS
Goals in each half from Micheal Adams and Aisosa Ihegie gave League Champions O’Connor Knights their first-ever Charity Shield success as they defeated neighbours, and derby rivals, Canberra Croatia, 2-0 at Deakin Stadium. In front of a large and noisy crowd, the Knights were clinical with their opportunities, striking from their limited chances, and showing…
WOMEN’S CHARITY SHIELD: OLYMPIC WIN THEIR MAIDEN SHIELD
Canberra Olympic secured the Women’s Charity Shield with a late Ella Brown winner guiding them to a narrow 2-1 success over Belconnen United in front of a large crowd at Deakin Stadium. Brown was introduced into the fray off the substitutes bench in the 55th minutes and, twenty-three minutes later, was perfectly positioned to latch…
YOUTH CHARITY SHIELD BOYS: PENALTY SUCCESS SEALS CROATIA SUCCESS
Canberra Croatia claimed the inaugural Men’s U18 Charity Shield defeating Canberra Olympic 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out following a dramatic conclusion to the eighty-minute match when Olympic levelled at 1-1 with the last kick of the encounter. The repeat of the U18 Grand Final commenced with a bit of feeling as the two protagonists went…
YOUTH CHARITY SHIELD GIRLS: BLUE DEVILS TOO STRONG FOR WANDERERS
Belconnen United were crowned as the inaugural Youth Girls Charity Shield winners with a convincing 4-0 victory over West Canberra Wanderers at Deakin Stadium on a sunny Sunday morning in Canberra. The Blue Devils struck first, shortly after midfielder Danielja Eskinja hit the crossbar, with a superbly taken goal by Isla Murphy, her shot flashing…
FUTSAL CHARITY SHIELD LIGHTS UP MPOWERDOME
Players and coaches from the six Capital Futsal League competing teams united for an evening of Futsal entertainment at MPowerdome in Fadden playing the annual Futsal Charity Shield in aid of Capital Football’s chosen Charity, Sock it to Sarcoma. The charity was chosen once more as it resonates close to the hearts of the Canberra…