Football fans in Vanuatu will have the opportunity to watch an exhibition match between FIFA legends and Vanuatu heroes as FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits the country tomorrow.
Renowned FIFA football icons, including Tim Cahill, Roque Junior, Christian Karembeu, Maia Jackman, Juan Pablo Sorin, and Carmelina Moscato, will take to the field to display their football brilliance. This exciting clash between international legends and local heroes is expected to captivate the audience and elevate the sport’s spirit in the Pacific nation.
Vanuatu’s football legends, comprising a lineup of prominent players who have made significant contributions to the country’s football history, will be ready to participate in this match. With players like Jean Jacque Galinie, Peter Takaro, Kaison Maki, Noel Vari, Moise Poida and many more, the Vanuatu team is all set to compete against the FIFA legends, creating an electrifying atmosphere at VFF Freshwater Stadium.
The Vanuatu football legends are representatives from the Melanesia Cup Team of 1990 in New Caledonia, the First-ever OFC Champions League Competition Team that competed in Australia and also finishing 2nd place in the Melanesian Cup Team in Santo in 1998, and the Nations Cup Team that defeated New Zealand 4-1 in Australia in 2002.
Football fans in Port Vila are invited to witness this exhibition match, celebrating the rich history and achievements of football in the country.
Here is the list of Vanuatu football legends who will be part of the parade and also exhibition match:
- Jean Jacque Galinie (Goalkeeper)
- ‘Lau Mansale (Goalkeeper)
- Richard Wilkins (Goalkeeper)
- David Chlia (Goalkeeper)
- Sami Lini (Goalkeeper)
- Seloni Iaruel (Goalkeeper)
- John Mark Bell
- Shem Peter
- Rex Carlo
- Reginald Garoleo
- Noel Vari
- Santhy Alick
- Alick Santhy
- Toroi Sokomanu
- Manly Tabe
- Lory Thomson
- Jimmy Ben
- Alphons White
- Richard Iwai
- Alick Santhy
- Edwin Rairai
- Seimata Chilia
- Freddy Vava
- Victor Malep
- Willie August
- Willie Dick
- Ali Sailas
- Moise Poida
- Peter Maki
- Koko Alick
- Graham Dimas
- Wilkins Lauru
- Joe Ture
- Sakama Francois
- Lexa Bule Chill
- Peter Takaro
- Etienne Mermer
- Ben Hungai
- Kaison Maki
- Yolou Robert
- Bong Shem
- Wilson August
- Graig Bani
