New caledonia football team
The New Caledonia national football team, also known as Les Koule (The Kauri), represents New Caledonia in international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football (FCF), which is the governing body of football in New Caledonia.
Here are some key facts about the New Caledonia national football team:
- FIFA affiliation: New Caledonia has been a member of FIFA since 2004.
- OFC affiliation: New Caledonia is a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), which is one of the six confederations of FIFA.
- Home stadium: The team plays its home matches at the Stade Numa-Daly Magenta in Nouméa, the capital city of New Caledonia.
- Head coach: The current head coach of the team is Thierry Sardo.
- Best finish: New Caledonia's best finish in the OFC Nations Cup was a semifinal appearance in 2008.
- Pacific Games: The team has won several medals in the Pacific Games, including a gold medal in 2015.
- FIFA World Cup qualification: New Caledonia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers several times, but has not yet qualified for the final tournament.
Some notable players who have represented New Caledonia include:
- Jacques Haeko: A midfielder who has played for clubs in France and New Caledonia.
- Bertrand Kaï: A forward who has played for clubs in France and New Caledonia.
- Jean-Philippe Saïko: A midfielder who has played for clubs in France and New Caledonia.
- César Zeoula: A defender who has played for clubs in France and New Caledonia.
Overall, the New Caledonia national football team has made significant progress in recent years, and is considered one of the top teams in Oceania.