The squad has been announced for the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, the qualification competition for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024, set to be played from 21 June – 8 July in Fiji.

Head coach Leon Birnie has named 18 players, 13 of which were part of his FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 squad in India.

The full squad is:

Zoe Benson Eastern Suburbs, New Zealand
Kiara Bercelli U.C. Sampdoria, Italy
Danielle Canham Auckland United, New Zealand
Lara Colpi Western Springs, New Zealand
Alexis Cook Auckland United, New Zealand
Aimee Danieli Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Charlotte Eagle Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Manaia Elliott Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Helena Errington Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Marie Green Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Suya Haering Auckland United, New Zealand
Ella McCann Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Zoe McMeeken Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand
Ella McMillan Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand
Charlotte Mortlock Cashmere Technical, New Zealand
Ruby Nathan Auckland United, New Zealand
Emma Pijnenburg Feyenoord Beloften Vrouwen, Netherlands
Rebekah Trewhitt Wellington Phoenix Academy, New Zealand

“I’m really keen to get our FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign underway and continue the work we started with a large number of this group in the previous World Cup cycle.” says head coach Leon Birnie.

“The experience of the last campaign will be enormously valuable as we look to qualify for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. 

“This is a great opportunity for this group of players to come together, showcase what they can do and continue their Football development.” 

New Zealand U-20 have been drawn in Group B at the tournament alongside hosts Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

The team kicks off against Fiji on 22 June, followed by Papua New Guinea on 25 June.


Article added: Wednesday 07 June 2023