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 | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | Bong Kalo | ||
Most caps | Bong Kalo (13) | ||
Top scorer | Jean Kaltak (9) | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (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 | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1977–2015 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
![]() | Group Stage | 24th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
![]() | 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 | |||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
![]() | 3rd Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
![]() | Did Not Compete | ||||||
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![]() | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
![]() | 4th Place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
![]() | 4th Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
![]() | Did Not Compete | ||||||
![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 4 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 |
![]() | Group Stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
![]() | Did Not Compete | ||||||
![]() | 3rd Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
![]() ![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Total | Runners-up | 60 | 27 | 7 | 26 | 130 | 123 |
Current technical staff
Position | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
High Performance Coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach 1 | ![]() |
Assistant coach 2 | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
Goalkeeper coach & Kit Manager | ![]() |
Doctor | ![]() |
Physio | ![]() |
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 |
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1 | GK | Dgen Leo | 6 August 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | GK | Joshua Willie | 13 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Tarilolo Hinge | 17 May 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Lorenzo Obed | 24 June 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Charles Bule | 30 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Julio Vahirua | 7 July 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | DF | Nelsin Rawor | 8 February 2000 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Brian Tari | 10 November 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | DF | Waiwo Kalmet | 26 April 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Tom Saksak | 8 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Presley Alick | 5 May 2000 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | MF | Jean-Claude Batick | 13 March 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | MF | Jayson Tari | 2 November 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Abert Vanva | 24 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | MF | Rhydley Napau | 3 May 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Jack Willie | 27 February 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | MF | Zidane Maguekon | 3 June 2000 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Jordy Tasip | 14 July 2000 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Micah Tommy | 21 January 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Anthony Peli | 11 November 1999 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
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 |
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1 | GK | Daniel Alick | 28 December 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Dick Taiwia | 28 December 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | GK | Andreas Duch | 12 October 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Selwyn Vatu | 13 June 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Lency Philip | 8 June 1997 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | DF | Denly Ben | 6 February 1998 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | DF | Reginold Ravo | 25 August 1997 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Gregory Patrick | 30 April 1998 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Claude Aru | 25 April 1997 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Jayson Timatua | 27 December 1998 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | MF | Ronaldo Wilkins | 30 December 1999 | 8 | 3 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Bong Kalo (captain) | 18 January 1997 | 13 | 7 | ![]() |
11 | MF | Godine Tenene | 3 May 1998 | 7 | 2 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Frederick Massing | 11 September 1998 | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
17 | MF | John Well Wohale | 9 July 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Bethuel Ollie | 19 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | FW | Johnathan Spokeyjack | 13 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Abednigo Sau | 28 July 1998 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Azariah Soromon | 1 March 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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 |
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GK | Willie Dick | 17 October 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Tasso Jeffrey | 12 August 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Timothy Boulet | 29 November 1998 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Jesse Kalopang | 1 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Kalfter Kaltack | 1 November 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Max Uguna | 21 May 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Sylvain Worworbu | 17 August 1998 | 4 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Derrick Bule | 16 March 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Harison Massing | 27 July 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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 |
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1 | GK | Charlie Waivui | 8 February 1996 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
24 | GK | Ricky Dick | 17 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Jason Thomas | 20 January 1997 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Godshen Donna | June 7, 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Alphonse Lency | March 21, 1996 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Joseph Iaruel | 25 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Remy Kalsrap | 20 January 1996 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | DF | Elie Melte Rossi | January 9, 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | DF | Kerry Iawak | 16 March 1996 | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Justin Koka | 5 May 1996 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Bong Kalo | 18 January 1997 | 5 | 2 | ![]() |
12 | MF | Andre Bule | 29 August 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Kersom Kalsong | 23 April 1995 | 5 | 4 | ![]() |
15 | MF | Etienne Naieu | February 13, 1996 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Jacky Ruben(c) | November 10, 1996 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | MF | Renold Iwai | May 31, 1996 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Tony Kaltack | 4 March 1996 | 4 | 2 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Alex Saniel | November 8, 1996 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
13 | FW | Ruben Frank | October 7, 1996 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Sam Iwai | March 15, 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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 |
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1 | GK | Seiloni Iaruel | 17 April 1995 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | GK | Kalo Firiam | December 10, 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Raoul Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Chanel Obed | 3 September 1995 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Jaycen Botleng | June 6, 1994 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Kevin Shem | 5 December 1993 | 9 | 2 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Jais Malsarani | 7 March 1994 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | DF | Eric Johnsam | May 19, 1993 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Barry Mansale | 1 November 1995 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Jackson Tasso | 12 July 1993 | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
12 | MF | Santino Mermer | 28 May 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | MF | Michel Coulon | 3 December 1995 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | MF | Zica Manuhi | July 23, 1993 | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
18 | MF | Philipe Tabilip | May 24, 1993 | 1 | 1 | Unattached |
9 | FW | Jean Kaltak | 19 August 1994 | 9 | 9 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Bill Nicolls | June 3, 1993 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Ratu Hungai | October 18, 1993 | 2 | 0 | Unattached |
13 | FW | Dalong Damalip | May 12, 1993 | 4 | 4 | ![]() |
17 | FW | Nicol Tari | November 29, 1994 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
19 | FW | Edwin Bai | December 21, 1995 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
Fixtures and results
2014
23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Justin Koka ![]() |
Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Solomon Islands ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | American Samoa ![]() | 0–4 | ![]() | ![]() |
19:30 UTC+12 | Report | Bong Kalo ![]() Alex Saniel ![]() Kersom Kalsong ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 2–2 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 UTC+12 | Bong Kalo ![]() Kerry Iawak ![]() |
Report | Nickel Chand ![]() Jale Dreloa ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Papua New Guinea ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | ![]() |
19:30 UTC+12 | Goshen Donna ![]() Papalau Awele ![]() |
Report | Kersom Kalsong ![]() Tony Kaltak ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
2016
3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Tenene ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Wilkins ![]() Kalo ![]() Thomas ![]() |
Report | Yanum ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Wilkins ![]() Kalo ![]() Thomas ![]() |
Report | Yanum ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Caledonia ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Report | Wilkins ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
13 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Tenene ![]() Massing ![]() |
Report | Gise ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
17 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Ashworth ![]() Dyer ![]() Bevan ![]() Imrie ![]() |
Report Report (NZ Football) |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
2017
1 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 2-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
Bong Kalo![]() Azariah Soromon ![]() |
Report | Hami Syahin![]() Jordan Chan ![]() Muhaimin Suhaimi ![]() |
4 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
Godine Tenene![]() |
Report | Hanafi Akbar![]() |
7 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
Bong Kalo![]() |
Muhaimin Suhaimi![]() |
14 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
10:30 | Ronaldo Wilkins![]() |
Trần Thanh Sơn![]() |
20 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Vanuatu ![]() | 2-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Kalo ![]() Wilkins ![]() |
Report | Magaña ![]() Cisneros ![]() Álvarez ![]() |
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Referee: ![]() |
23 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Venezuela ![]() | 7-0 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Velásquez ![]() Córdova ![]() Peñaranda ![]() Faríñez ![]() Hurtado ![]() Sosa ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Attendance: 1,495 Referee: ![]() |
26 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Germany ![]() | 3-2 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Badu ![]() Reese ![]() Iyoha ![]() |
Report | Kalo ![]() |
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium Referee: ![]() |
2018
6 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
18:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: ![]() |
9 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | New Caledonia ![]() | 8-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
18:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: ![]() |
12 August 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Solomon Islands ![]() | 1-0 | ![]() | ![]() |
12:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 150 Referee: ![]() |
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.