Vanuatu national football team

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Vanuatu
Shirt badge/Association crest
AssociationVanuatu Football Federation
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachEmerson Alcântara
CaptainKensi Tangis
Most capsRichard Iwai (34)
Top scorerRichard Iwai (20)[1]
Home stadiumPort Vila Municipal Stadium
FIFA codeVAN
First colours
Second colours
1973, 2000, 2002 and 2008

The Vanuatu men's national football team (French: équipe du Vanuatu de football) represents Vanuatu in international football, and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.[5][6]

History

It was known as the New Hebrides until the

New Zealand 4–2, preventing the regional powerhouse from making the final and, consequently, the running for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
.

Vanuatu caused another shock in the 2007

. Vanuatu lost 1–2 to the Solomons' team A, but defeated their team B by two goals to one.

In 2023, Vanuatu was invited for the 2023 Intercontinental Cup tournament held in India which is the team first tournament outside Oceania. In the first match on 9 June 2023, they would face Lebanon but suffered a 3–1 defeat. In the next match, Vanuatu conceded a late goal losing to host India on a narrow 1–0 lost. On 15 June 2023, Vanuatu found themselves with a bright smiles as they would go on to win Mongolia 1–0 thus earning them the 3 points and finishing in third place.

Team image

Kit sponsorship

Kit provider[7] Period
Italy Lotto 2004–2011
Nike
2012
Australia Veto 2013–2016
New Zealand Pasifika 2017
Australia Gorilla Sports 2018–2020
Australia KPI Sports 2020–2022
Italy Macron 2022–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

20 March Friendly Fiji  1–2  Vanuatu Lautoka, Fiji
  • Joseph 22' (pen.)
Report
Stadium: Churchill Park
9 June
UTC+5:30
Report Wohale 61' Stadium: Kalinga Stadium
Referee: Harish Kundu (India)
12 June
UTC+5:30
Report
  • Chettri
    81'
Stadium: Kalinga Stadium
Referee: Virendha Rai (Bhutan)
15 June
UTC+5:30
Gantuyaa 46' (o.g.) Report Stadium: Kalinga Stadium
Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand)
20 November 2023 Pacific Games Tuvalu  0–6  Vanuatu Honiara, Solomon Islands
12:00 Report
Stadium: Lawson Tama Stadium
Referee: Shama Maemae (Solomon Islands)

2024

Coaching staff

Position
Head coach
Emerson Alcantara
Assistant coach Vanuatu George Amos
Assistant coach Vanuatu François Sakama
Team Manager Vanuatu Peter Takaro
Goalkeeper coach Vanuatu Jimmy Obed
Assistant Goalkeeper coach Vanuatu Jean Yves Galinie
Physio Vanuatu Albert Lata

Coaching history

New Hebrides

Vanuatu

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2023 Pacific Games.[8]

Caps and goals are correct as of 14 October 2023, after the match against

Papua New Guinea
.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Anthony Taiwia (1994-09-04) 4 September 1994 (age 29) 0 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
16 1GK Joshua Willie (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 23) 0 0 Vanuatu ABM Galaxy

2 2DF Tasso Jeffrey (1998-08-12) 12 August 1998 (age 25) 1 0 Australia Gawler Eagles
4 2DF Michel Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 (age 28) 12 1 Vanuatu Yatel
5 2DF Timothy Boulet (1998-11-29) November 29, 1998 (age 25) 7 0 New Zealand Auckland City
18 2DF Bethuel Ollie (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 26) 2 0 Vanuatu North Efate United
19 2DF Lency Philip (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 (age 26) 5 0 Australia Gawler Eagles

3 3MF Raoul Coulon (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 (age 28) 3 0 Vanuatu Yatel
6 3MF Claude Aru (1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 (age 26) 6 1 Vanuatu North Efate United
8 3MF Jean Taussi (1996-07-17) 17 July 1996 (age 27) 3 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
10 3MF John Alick (1991-04-25) 25 April 1991 (age 32) 12 0 Solomon Islands Solomon Warriors
12 3MF John Wohale (1997-07-09) 9 July 1997 (age 26) 2 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
14 3MF Joe Moses (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 (age 21) 1 0 Vanuatu ABM Galaxy
15 3MF Barry Mansale (1995-11-01) 1 November 1995 (age 28) 4 0 Vanuatu Yatel
17 3MF Lee Taiwia (1995-12-23) 23 December 1995 (age 28) 0 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird

7 4FW Godine Tenene (1998-05-03) 3 May 1998 (age 25) 5 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
9 4FW Azariah Soromon (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 25) 17 7 Fiji Suva
11 4FW Alex Saniel (1996-11-08) 8 November 1996 (age 27) 13 1 Fiji Suva
13 4FW Tonly Kalotang (1997-05-19) 19 May 1997 (age 26) 2 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird
20 4FW Jordy Tasip (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 23) 0 0 New Zealand Auckland City

Recent call-ups

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Massing Kalotang (2002-08-26) August 26, 2002 (age 21) 8 0 Vanuatu Yatel 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
GK Dgen Leo (2000-08-06) August 6, 2000 (age 23) 0 0 Vanuatu Ruerue 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
GK Serge Daniel (1991-02-16) 16 February 1991 (age 33) 4 0 Vanuatu Erakor Golden Star v.  Solomon Islands, 23 March 2023

DF Timothy Boulet (1998-11-29) November 29, 1998 (age 25) 7 0 New Zealand Auckland City 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
DF Zidane Maguekon (2000-06-03) June 3, 2000 (age 23) 1 0 Vanuatu Vaum United 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
DF Terry Thomas 0 0 Vanuatu 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
DF Sylvain Worworbu (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998 (age 25) 0 0 Vanuatu Police FC 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
DF Brian Kaltak (1993-09-30) 30 September 1993 (age 30) 22 5 Australia Central Coast Mariners v.  Mongolia, 15 June 2023
DF Jason Thomas (1997-01-20) 20 January 1997 (age 27) 21 0 Vanuatu Erakor Golden Star v.  Mongolia, 15 June 2023
DF Selwyn Vatu (1998-06-13) 13 June 1998 (age 25) 14 0 Vanuatu ABM Galaxy v.  Mongolia, 15 June 2023
DF James Chilia (2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 22) 0 0 Vanuatu Tupuji Imere v.  Mongolia, 15 June 2023
DF Samuel Kaloros (1989-09-16) 16 September 1989 (age 34) 3 0 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird v.  Solomon Islands, 23 March 2023

MF Elkington Molivakarua (1993-03-03) March 3, 1993 (age 31) 11 3 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
MF Dominique Fred (1992-10-21) October 21, 1992 (age 31) 7 1 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
MF Tyson Gere (2000-07-11) July 11, 2000 (age 23) 0 0 Vanuatu VFF Academy 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
MF Jonathan Spokeyjack (1998-11-13) 13 November 1998 (age 25) 9 1 Vanuatu Ifira Black Bird v.  Mongolia, 15 June 2023

FW Reginold Ravo (1997-08-25) August 25, 1997 (age 26) 1 0 Vanuatu Yatel 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
FW Rexly Butakol 0 0 Vanuatu Rainbow 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
FW Jacky Numake 0 0 Vanuatu Tafea 2023 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
MF Dondy Kileiter (1994-09-11) 11 September 1994 (age 29) 0 0 Vanuatu ABM Galaxy v.  Solomon Islands, 23 March 2023

Player records

As of 1 December 2023[9]
Players in bold are still active with Vanuatu.

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Host Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1986 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1990  Italy Did not enter Did not enter
1994  United States Did not qualify 4 0 0 4 1 18
1998  France 2 0 1 1 2 3
2002  South Korea
 Japan
4 1 0 3 11 21
2006  Germany 9 4 1 4 21 11
2010  South Africa 12 5 1 6 30 19
2014  Brazil 3 1 0 2 8 9
2018  Russia 3 1 0 2 3 8
2022  Qatar Withdrew Withdrew
2026  Canada
 Mexico
 United States
To be determined To be determined
2030  Morocco
 Portugal
 Spain
2034  Saudi Arabia
Total 0/9 37 12 3 22 76 89

OFC Nations Cup

Oceania Cup / OFC Nations Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
as  New Hebrides as  New Hebrides
1973
Fourth place 4th 5 1 1 3 5 10 Squad No qualification
1980
Group stage 7th 3 0 0 3 6 9
as  Vanuatu as  Vanuatu
Pacific Community 1996 Did not qualify 4 0 1 3 5 12
Australia 1998 Group stage 5th 2 0 0 2 2 13 Squad 4 2 1 1 8 6
French Polynesia 2000 Fourth place 4th 4 1 0 3 5 8 Squad 4 2 0 2 12 7
New Zealand 2002 4th 5 2 0 3 2 6 Squad Qualified automatically
Australia 2004 Group stage 6th 5 1 0 4 5 9 Squad 4 3 1 0 16 2
Pacific Community 2008 Fourth place 4th 6 1 1 4 5 13 Squad 6 4 0 2 25 6
Solomon Islands 2012 Group stage 5th 3 1 0 2 8 9 Squad Qualified automatically
Papua New Guinea 2016 7th 3 1 0 2 3 8 Squad
Vanuatu 2024 Qualifield Qualified as host
Total Fourth place 10/11 36 8 2 25 41 82 22 11 3 8 66 33

Pacific Games

Pacific Games record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
as  New Hebrides
Fiji 1963 Group stage 6th 1 0 0 1 3 6
New Caledonia 1966 Third place 3rd 4 1 2 1 9 14
Papua New Guinea 1969 Group stage 5th 5 1 1 3 13 13
French Polynesia 1971 Runners-up 2nd 4 2 1 1 9 12
Guam 1975 Group stage 5th 2 0 0 2 1 6
Fiji 1979 Fifth place 5th 6 4 0 2 19 6
as  Vanuatu
Samoa 1983 Group stage 6th 1 0 0 1 0 6
New Caledonia 1987 Fourth place 4th 6 2 1 3 16 13
Papua New Guinea 1991 Fourth place 4th 5 2 0 3 9 8
French Polynesia 1995 Fourth place 4th 5 2 0 3 10 9
Fiji 2003 Third place 3rd 6 3 3 0 23 3
Samoa 2007 Third place 3rd 6 4 0 2 25 6
New Caledonia 2011 Group stage 6th 5 4 0 1 18 7
Papua New Guinea 2015 See Vanuatu national under-23 football team
Samoa 2019 Group stage 5th 4 2 1 1 25 2
Total 14/14 0 Titles 60 27 9 24 180 111

Head-to-head record

Up to matches played on 20 November 2023.

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD WPCT
 American Samoa 4 4 0 0 39 1 +38 100.00
 Australia 4 0 0 4 0 7 −7 0.00
 Cook Islands 1 1 0 0 8 1 +7 100.00
 Estonia 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0.00
 Fiji 34 8 7 19 35 76 −41 23.53
 Guam 3 3 0 0 14 0 +14 100.00
 India 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0.00
 Indonesia 1 0 0 1 0 6 −6 0.00
 Kiribati 1 1 0 0 18 0 +18 100.00
 Lebanon 1 0 0 1 1 3 −2 0.00
 Mongolia 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00
 New Caledonia 39 8 7 24 45 100 −55 20.51
 New Zealand 12 1 0 11 10 58 −48 8.33
 Papua New Guinea 21 9 4 8 32 27 +5 42.86
 Palau 1 1 0 0 6 2 +4 100.00
 Samoa[a] 5 5 0 0 36 1 +35 100.00
 Solomon Islands 34 6 7 21 37 76 −39 17.65
 Tahiti 26 5 3 18 28 64 −36 19.23
 Tonga 5 5 0 0 33 2 +31 100.00
 Tuvalu 4 4 0 0 22 1 +21 100.00
 Wallis and Futuna 2 2 0 0 10 1 +9 100.00
Total 201 64 28 109 375 428 −53 31.84
  1. ^ Includes results as Western Samoa.

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Vanuatu (New Hebrides) – List of International matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Micronesia suffer another humiliating defeat after 46–0 loss to Vanuatu | Football". The Guardian. 1 January 1970. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  6. ^ Sarkar, Uttiyo (4 June 2023). "Hero Intercontinental Cup Rival Watch: Vanuatu". khelnow.com. Khel Now India. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Antigo(a) Vanuatu camisas de futebol". Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Match report" (PDF). OFC.
  9. ^ "Vanuatu". National Football Teams.

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