VFF now controls Chapuis Stadium

President of VFF and Minister of Youth and Sports

Vanuatu Football Federation signed a 10 year lease over Chapuis stadium from the Vanuatu Government on friday 16 April 2010 in Luganville Santo.

The lease instrument was signed between the President of VFF - Mr. Lambert Maltock, Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports - Raphael Worwor and witnessed by the Chairman of the National Sports Council - Mr. Joe Bomal Carlo.

In a statement after the signing, President of VFF said this is a big achievement for Vanuatu Football and it is like a 'dream come true' for VFF.

"We have been trying to discuss the issue with many sports ministers that come and go, but the issue never took their attention. I am so happy the Government today have realised how important the issue is and to let VFF controlls the stadium which will help develop football in Luganville, Santo and surrounding islands in the northern region", said Lambert Maltock.

Chapuis Stadium, Luganville Santo

Minister Worwor said the agreement was resolved because the Government trusted VFF to manage the stadium, but if VFF can proof themselves, it is likely that other government stadiums around Vanuatu will be handed over to VFF in simialr way.

Chairman of NSC, Mr. Joe Bomal Carlo also expressed his gratitude for the agreement to lease and he assured VFF that NSC will also support VFF in managing the Stadium.

FIFA goal bureau approves 20 Million grant to develop Chapuis Stadium and the project will facilitate selection in the noerthen region for Teouma football academy too.

Zero-Eight leading after day 1 of NSL

The two new commers in PVFA and new to participate in NSL, Spirit 08 and Academy met last weekend at PVM Stadium in day 1 of the NSL tournament.

Spirit 08 proofed many fans who were predicting an easy win for the skilfull Academy team wrong when they crashed them 3 goals to 1.

The young Epi'ian footballer, Robert Tasso open up the score for Spirit 08 40 minutes after no attempts made in the early minutes of the game.

He later converted another goal 46 minutes in the second half from a spotted loose ball mistakenly left by Academy defense.

Zero-eight substitute, Loreen Bob closed all the spirit's conversions leaving their score board at 3 goals in the 59 minutes.

Fijian international, Esava Samudere was behind Spirit's defense but just before the match ended, his defense was breached and Academy had an opportunity to convert a penalty closing the scoreboard at 3 goals to 1.

Carlos Buzzetti said he is happy about 08's win which has also placed them in the top position at day 1 of the NSL.

Spirit 08 will play Tafea F.C. next Saturday 17th March 2010 at PVM Stadium.

Football Academy To Have New Lights

The Football Academy facility in Teouma will have new lights soon.

Maintenance work are going underway to build the electrical lightings for Teouma Academy pitch which should be completed in a few months from now.

The project funding came from FIFA Goal Bureau through OFC, part of the funds to upgrade Chapuis Stadium in Luganville.

Teouma Academy Manager, Mr. Etienne Mermer thanked FIFA and OFC for their continous support to develop football in Vanuatu.

"The lights will improve our trainings and the development of the youth who come here as a whole, and to build better footballers in the future", said Mr. Mermer.

Etienne Mermer now looks after the Teouma Academy Facility after Yvon Avry's contract ended last year.