2023 OFC Champions League Information

14–27 May, Port Vila & Luganville

Port Vila / Sunday 12 March 2023 – A partnership approach to the coming OFC Champions League 2023 has been agreed on by OFC and the VFF appointed Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in their inaugural meeting at the VFF Haus in Port Vila today. Head of OFC Competition Department Chirs Kemp, and Head of OFC…
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Development (MSYD) has welcomed the partnership approach by OFC and VFF in their preparations toward hosting the OFC Champions League 2023 in Vanuatu come the month of May. OFC and VFF LOC members have met with the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Tomker Netfunei, and his newly…
The eight qualified teams have been separated into their two groups for the OFC Champions League 2023. The draw took place today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland. This year’s OFC Champions League will be held in Vanuatu in May, with games split between Port Vila and Luganville….
Michael Song, the OFC Competitions Manager, is currently in Vanuatu to oversee preparations for the upcoming OFC Champions League 2023. His visit includes meetings with the Local Organising Committees (LOC) in Port Vila and Luganville. Yesterday, Mr. Song had a productive meeting with the Port Vila LOC, discussing various aspects of the tournament’s organization. He…
Ifira Black Birds, the reigning champions of Vanuatu, received a significant boost today as the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) provided them with one million vatu in support. This generous contribution comes as Ifira Black Birds prepare for their debut appearance in the upcoming OFC Champions League tournament. Vanuatu is proudly hosting the 2023 OFC Champions…

The 2023 OFC Champions League are drawn in 2 pools.

Pool A – Luganville

Suva FC
Lupe Ole Soaga FC
Auckland City FC
Solomon Warriors FC

Pool B – Port Vila

Ifira Black Bird FC
Hekari United FC
AS Pirae FC
Tiga Sport FC

Country Information

*Luganville is the second-largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of 18,062. The town will host the Pool A of the 2023 OFC Champions League and apart from football, there are other things to see in Luganville.

*Port Vila is the harborside capital and main hub of Vanuatu, on Efate island. Its small downtown is home to colorful market stalls selling produce and local handicrafts. The National Museum of Vanuatu, inside the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, displays artifacts such as slit-gong drums and outrigger canoes. The town is a base for diving and trips to Mele Cascades, a multi-tiered waterfall with rock pools in a rainforest.

Apart from football, this video shows other things to see and do in Port Vila.