Vanuatu national under-20 football team
The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. It was known as the New Hebrides national under-20 football team until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence and renamed their country to Vanuatu.
| Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
| Head coach |  Paul Munster | ||
| Captain | Bong Kalo | ||
| Most caps | Bong Kalo (13) | ||
| Top scorer | Jean Kaltak (9) | ||
| FIFA code | VAN | ||
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| First international | |||
 Tahiti 2–1 New Hebrides  (Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 American Samoa 0–15 Vanuatu  (Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Fiji 11–0 Vanuatu (Suva, Fiji; October 1, 1994) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (2017) | ||
| Best result | Group Stage (2017) | ||
| OFC U-20 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 15 (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018) | ||
| Best result | Runners-up (2014, 2016) | ||
History
The Vanuatu national under-20 football team took part in the OFC U-20 Championship tournament 14 times (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016). In 2014, the team got the best result with a second place as they finished behind Fiji. Two years later, they would qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeating the Solomon Islands in the semifinals to book a spot and compete at their first ever FIFA tournament.[1]
Competitive record
FIFA U-20 World Cup record
| FIFA U-20 World Cup record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1977–2015 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2017 | Group Stage | 24th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
 2019 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2021 | To be determined | ||||||||
| Total | Group Stage | 1/21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
OFC
The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
| OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
| 1974 | 3rd Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} 1978 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
| 1980 | |||||||
 1982 | |||||||
| 1985 | |||||||
 1986 | |||||||
| 1988 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 1990 | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 1992 | 4th Place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4th Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
 1998 | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} & 2001 | Group Stage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 4 |
| & 2002 | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
 2005 | 3rd Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 |
| 2007 | Group Stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 2008 | Did Not Compete | ||||||
| 2011 | 3rd Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
| 2014 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
 & 2016 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| & 2018 | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Total | Runners-up | 60 | 27 | 7 | 26 | 130 | 123 |
Current technical staff
| Position | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Dejan Gluscevic |
| Team Manager | Peter Takaro |
| High Performance Coach |  David Laurent Baltase |
| Assistant coach 1 | Kaison Maki |
| Assistant coach 2 | Vital Bong |
| Team Manager | Peter Takaro |
| Goalkeeper coach & Kit Manager | Obed Jimmy |
| Doctor | Basil Leodoro |
| Physio | Albert Kaipam |
Vanuatu at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup before a match against Mexico at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.
Current squad
The following players have been called up for the squad for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 5 to 18 August 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Dgen Leo | 6 August 2000 | 1 | 0 | Siaraga LGV |
| 20 | GK | Joshua Willie | 13 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | Malampa United |
| 2 | DF | Tarilolo Hinge | 17 May 1999 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga |
| 3 | DF | Lorenzo Obed | 24 June 1999 | 2 | 0 | Siaraga LGV |
| 4 | DF | Charles Bule | 30 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | Siaraga LGV |
| 5 | DF | Julio Vahirua | 7 July 2000 | 3 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 12 | DF | Nelsin Rawor | 8 February 2000 | 2 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 13 | DF | Brian Tari | 10 November 2000 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 19 | DF | Waiwo Kalmet | 26 April 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tafea |
| 6 | MF | Tom Saksak | 8 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 8 | MF | Presley Alick | 5 May 2000 | 2 | 0 | Concord |
| 9 | MF | Jean-Claude Batick | 13 March 2000 | 3 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 11 | MF | Jayson Tari | 2 November 2000 | 3 | 0 | Shepherds United LGV |
| 14 | MF | Abert Vanva | 24 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | Amicale |
| 15 | MF | Rhydley Napau | 3 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | Mauwia |
| 16 | MF | Jack Willie | 27 February 2000 | 1 | 0 | Amicale |
| 17 | MF | Zidane Maguekon | 3 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 7 | FW | Jordy Tasip | 14 July 2000 | 3 | 1 | Malampa Revivors |
| 10 | FW | Micah Tommy | 21 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tafea |
| 18 | FW | Anthony Peli | 11 November 1999 | 2 | 1 | Concord |
Squad 2016&2017
The following players where called up for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- Caps and goals as of 20 May 2017 after the game against the Mexico.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Daniel Alick | 28 December 1998 | 1 | 0 | ABM Galaxy |
| 12 | GK | Dick Taiwia | 28 December 1997 | 1 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
| 21 | GK | Andreas Duch | 12 October 1998 | 1 | 0 | Tafea |
| 2 | DF | Selwyn Vatu | 13 June 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 3 | DF | Lency Philip | 8 June 1997 | 2 | 0 | Santos |
| 4 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 12 | 1 | Solomon Warriors |
| 5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 4 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 13 | DF | Denly Ben | 6 February 1998 | 1 | 0 | Santos |
| 14 | DF | Reginold Ravo | 25 August 1997 | 2 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 15 | DF | Gregory Patrick | 30 April 1998 | 7 | 0 | Torba United |
| 6 | MF | Claude Aru | 25 April 1997 | 6 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 8 | MF | Jayson Timatua | 27 December 1998 | 6 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 9 | MF | Ronaldo Wilkins | 30 December 1999 | 8 | 3 | Sia-Raga |
| 10 | MF | Bong Kalo (captain) | 18 January 1997 | 13 | 7 |  Ascona |
| 11 | MF | Godine Tenene | 3 May 1998 | 7 | 2 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 16 | MF | Frederick Massing | 11 September 1998 | 6 | 1 | United Malampa |
| 17 | MF | John Well Wohale | 9 July 1997 | 3 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 7 | FW | Bethuel Ollie | 19 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | Vaum United |
| 18 | FW | Johnathan Spokeyjack | 13 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird |
| 19 | FW | Abednigo Sau | 28 July 1998 | 6 | 0 | Sia-Raga |
| 20 | FW | Azariah Soromon | 1 March 1999 | 2 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
Recent call-up's
The following players have also been called up to represent Vanuatu in the last 12 months:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Willie Dick | 17 October 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
| DF | Tasso Jeffrey | 12 August 1998 | 5 | 0 | Mauwia | |
| DF | Timothy Boulet | 29 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United | |
| DF | Jesse Kalopang | 1 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | |
| MF | Kalfter Kaltack | 1 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | |
| MF | Max Uguna | 21 May 1998 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga | |
| FW | Sylvain Worworbu | 17 August 1998 | 4 | 0 | Sia-Raga | |
| FW | Derrick Bule | 16 March 1998 | 0 | 0 | Sia-Raga | |
| FW | Harison Massing | 27 July 1997 | 0 | 0 | United Malampa | |
Squad for the 2014 OFC U-20 Championship
- Caps and goals as of 1 June 2014.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Charlie Waivui | 8 February 1996 | 5 | 0 | Tafea U20 |
| 24 | GK | Ricky Dick | 17 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | Teouma Academy |
| 2 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 4 | 0 |  Phnom Penh Crown |
| 3 | DF | Godshen Donna | June 7, 1997 | 3 | 0 | Amicale |
| 4 | DF | Alphonse Lency | March 21, 1996 | 5 | 0 | Amicale |
| 5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | St Peter's College |
| 6 | DF | Remy Kalsrap | 20 January 1996 | 5 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 7 | DF | Elie Melte Rossi | January 9, 1996 | 2 | 0 | Yatel |
| 18 | DF | Kerry Iawak | 16 March 1996 | 4 | 1 | Nalkutan |
| 8 | MF | Justin Koka | 5 May 1996 | 5 | 1 | Malampa Revivors |
| 10 | MF | Bong Kalo | 18 January 1997 | 5 | 2 | Tafea |
| 12 | MF | Andre Bule | 29 August 1996 | 2 | 0 | Yatel |
| 14 | MF | Kersom Kalsong | 23 April 1995 | 5 | 4 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 15 | MF | Etienne Naieu | February 13, 1996 | 2 | 0 | Amicale |
| 16 | MF | Jacky Ruben(c) | November 10, 1996 | 4 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 19 | MF | Renold Iwai | May 31, 1996 | 1 | 0 | Spirit 08 |
| 9 | FW | Tony Kaltack | 4 March 1996 | 4 | 2 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 11 | FW | Alex Saniel | November 8, 1996 | 5 | 1 | Fencibles United |
| 13 | FW | Ruben Frank | October 7, 1996 | 5 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 17 | FW | Sam Iwai | March 15, 1996 | 3 | 0 | Teouma Academy |
Squad for the 2013 OFC U-20 Championship
- Caps and goals as of 10 March 2013.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Seiloni Iaruel | 17 April 1995 | 9 | 0 | Tafea |
| 20 | GK | Kalo Firiam | December 10, 1994 | 0 | 0 | Tafea |
| 2 | DF | Raoul Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 2 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
| 3 | DF | Chanel Obed | 3 September 1995 | 2 | 0 | Amicale |
| 4 | DF | Jaycen Botleng | June 6, 1994 | 4 | 0 | Sia-Raga |
| 5 | DF | Kevin Shem | 5 December 1993 | 9 | 2 | Tafea |
| 6 | DF | Jais Malsarani | 7 March 1994 | 4 | 0 | Tafea |
| 15 | DF | Eric Johnsam | May 19, 1993 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 7 | MF | Barry Mansale | 1 November 1995 | 3 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
| 8 | MF | Jackson Tasso | 12 July 1993 | 4 | 1 | Amicale |
| 12 | MF | Santino Mermer | 28 May 1995 | 1 | 0 | Shepherds United |
| 14 | MF | Michel Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 3 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
| 16 | MF | Zica Manuhi | July 23, 1993 | 4 | 1 | Ifira Black Bird |
| 18 | MF | Philipe Tabilip | May 24, 1993 | 1 | 1 | Unattached |
| 9 | FW | Jean Kaltak | 19 August 1994 | 9 | 9 | Erakor Golden Star |
| 10 | FW | Bill Nicolls | June 3, 1993 | 4 | 0 | Tupuji Imere |
| 11 | FW | Ratu Hungai | October 18, 1993 | 2 | 0 | Unattached |
| 13 | FW | Dalong Damalip | May 12, 1993 | 4 | 4 | Amicale |
| 17 | FW | Nicol Tari | November 29, 1994 | 2 | 1 | Tafea |
| 19 | FW | Edwin Bai | December 21, 1995 | 1 | 0 | Malampa Revivors |
Fixtures and results
2014
| 23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 1–0 |  New Caledonia | Suva, Fiji |
| 17:00 | Justin Koka  66' |
Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Nelson Sogo (Solomon Islands) |
| 25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Solomon Islands | 0–0 | Vanuatu | Suva, Fiji |
| 14:30 | Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti) |
| 27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | American Samoa | 0–4 | Vanuatu | Suva, Fiji |
| 19:30 UTC+12 | Report | Bong Kalo 15' Alex Saniel 41'Kersom Kalsong 56', 67' |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Ravinesh Behairi (Fiji) |
| 29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 2–2 | Fiji | Suva, Fiji |
| 17:00 UTC+12 | Bong Kalo 22' Kerry Iawak 57' |
Report | Nickel Chand 25' Jale Dreloa 40' |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: Averii Jacques (Tahiti) |
| 27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Papua New Guinea | 2–4 | Vanuatu | Suva, Fiji |
| 19:30 UTC+12 | Goshen Donna 15' (o.g.) Papalau Awele 62' |
Report | Kersom Kalsong 42', 63' Tony Kaltak 89', 90+3' |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: George Time Solomon Islands) |
2016
| 3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 1–0 | Fiji | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 15:00 | Tenene 61' |
Report | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand) |
| 6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 3–1 | Papua New Guinea | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 15:00 | Wilkins 50' (pen.) Kalo 56'Thomas 81' |
Report | Yanum 77' |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand) |
| 6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 3–1 | Papua New Guinea | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 15:00 | Wilkins 50' (pen.) Kalo 56'Thomas 81' |
Report | Yanum 77' |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand) |
| 10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Caledonia .svg.png.webp){kind=small} | 0–1 | Vanuatu | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 15:00 | Report | Wilkins 90+1' (pen.) |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand) |
| 13 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu | 2–1 | Solomon Islands | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 14:30 | Tenene 36' Massing 90+4' |
Report | Gise 21' |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand) |
| 17 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand | 5–0 | Vanuatu | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| 14:30 | Ashworth 13' Dyer 34'Bevan 76'Imrie 88', 90' |
Report Report (NZ Football) |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti) |
2017
| 1 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 2-3 |  Singapore | Choa Chu Kang Stadium |
| Bong Kalo 10' Azariah Soromon 75' |
Report | Hami Syahin 28' Jordan Chan 45'Muhaimin Suhaimi 62' |
| 4 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 | Singapore | Choa Chu Kang Stadium |
| Godine Tenene 9' |
Report | Hanafi Akbar 82' |
| 7 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 | Singapore | Bishan Stadium |
| Bong Kalo 90+1' (pen) |
Muhaimin Suhaimi 90' (pen) |
| 14 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu | 1-1 |  Vietnam | Bishan Stadium |
| 10:30 | Ronaldo Wilkins 4' |
Trần Thanh Sơn 40' |
| 20 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Vanuatu | 2-3 |  Mexico | Daejeon, South Korea |
| 17:00 | Kalo 52' Wilkins 62' |
Report | Magaña 10' Cisneros 25'Álvarez 90+4' |
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Referee:  Sergei Karasev (Russia) |
| 23 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Venezuela .svg.png.webp){kind=small} | 7-0 | Vanuatu | Daejeon, South Korea |
| 17:00 | Velásquez 30' Córdova 42', 73'Peñaranda 46'Faríñez 56' (pen.)Hurtado 82'Sosa 89' |
Report | Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Attendance: 1,495 Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea) |
| 26 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Germany  | 3-2 | Vanuatu | Seogwipo, South Korea |
| 17:00 | Badu 27' Reese 32'Iyoha 50' |
Report | Kalo 52', 77' |
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium Referee:  Walter López (Guatemala) |
2018
| 6 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Vanuatu | 1-3 | Fiji | Pirae, Tahiti |
| 18:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand) |
| 9 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | New Caledonia | 8-1 | Vanuatu | Pirae, Tahiti |
| 18:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti) |
| 12 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Solomon Islands | 1-0 | Vanuatu | Pirae, Tahiti |
| 12:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 150 Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti) |
List of coaches
- Moise Poida (2011–2013)
- Etienne Mermer (2014–2016)
- Declan Edge (2016)
- Dejan Gluščević (2017–)
References
- "History-making Vanuatu join New Zealand on world stage". FIFA. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
External links
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