Moise says 'Sorry'

Tafea F.C.

Tafea F.C. captain, Moise Poida in a statement to Vanuafoot this week over the 27 March event, Moise said sorry for what had happened that painted a dark page on Vanuatu's football history.

"Tafea F.C. boys are terribly sorry for what had happened that day and we wish to apologise to the President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Cabinet Ministers of the Republic, Sponsors who are contributing to Vanuatu football, Port Vila Football Association, Clubs that are affiliated to PVFA, Vanuatu Football Federation and football fans around Vanuatu for what had happened on 27 March at Port Vila Municipal Stadium. We wish to say sorry and assured everyone that such incident will not happen again in the future", said Moise Poida.

Moise also extended the apology to little kids and 'pikinini's who came to watch football that day and asked them not to be discouraged over such incidents.

After the 27 March event a lot of comments and criticisms were posted on Vanuafoot website and letters published on Vanuatu daily post 'letter to editor' in condemn over the actions.

"We accept criticisms and comments made by fans on Vanuafoot website and Daily Post. We take it to improve our club and better develop football in Vanuatu, but some comments are far too negative and that is something I cannot accept", said Moise Poida.

Tafea F.C. is the only local club that has been representing Vanuatu in the O-league over the past years, and majority of the players have represented Vanuatu in international matches.

Moise Poida: My players were first to act protect the referee

Tafea Moise Poida receiving the BRED Cup |

Tafea F.C. captain, Moise Poida in a statement to Vanuafoot this week over the 27 March event, Moise said his players were the first to act protect the referee Michael Hester after he was pushed down on the pitch by an angry spectator and those who stormed the pitch.

"The event is so shocking and I personally sympathize with those affected, and my boys feel the same too", said Moise Poida.

"We played in many local and international matches as good ambassadors of our beautiful country, but what happened on the pitch that day was wrong and we wish to apologise to all soccer fans for what had happened. I promise such incidents will not happen again in the future", he said.
Moise played in many international matches including the OFC selection that played France 98 World Cup team in New Caledonia.