New caledonia national
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New Caledonia is a French overseas collectivity in the Pacific Ocean, and its national football team represents the country in international competitions. Here are some key facts about the team:
Nickname: Les Koula (The Caledonians)
FIFA affiliation: New Caledonia is a member of FIFA and has been since 2004.
OFC affiliation: New Caledonia is a member of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and has been since 2004.
Home stadium: Stade Numa-Daly Magenta in Nouméa, New Caledonia
Head coach: As of 2022, the head coach of the New Caledonia national team is Dominique Sadourny.
Competitions: New Caledonia has participated in several international competitions, including:
- OFC Nations Cup: The team has participated in the tournament since its inception in 1973 and has reached the final once, in 2008.
- Pacific Games: New Caledonia has won several medals in the Pacific Games, including gold medals in 2011 and 2015.
- FIFA World Cup qualifiers: The team has participated in the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup since 2006, but has not yet qualified for the tournament.
Notable players: Some notable players who have represented New Caledonia include:
- Jean-Philippe Saïp (goalkeeper)
- Bertrand Kaï (defender)
- Jacques Ogou (midfielder)
- Jean-Patrick Baup (forward)
Current squad: As of 2022, the New Caledonia national team has a squad of around 25 players, with many of them playing for clubs in New Caledonia, France, and other countries in the Pacific region.
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