The Ford Football Ferns will face Chile in Santiago this September in the team’s first international fixtures following the home FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

Jitka Klimková’s team will take on the La Roja femenina on 22 September 2023 (23 September 2023 NZT). 

The two teams will meet again on 25 September 2023 (26 September 2023 NZT) for a behind closed doors game. 

Kick-off time, venue and ticketing information will be announced in due course. 

The match will be the first time the two sides have faced each other for an international friendly. 

“After an amazing FIFA Women’s World Cup, the most important thing for the team is that we keep up the momentum. I’m delighted to announce our next international fixtures.” says Ford Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková.

“Olympic qualifying isn’t far away so it is important that we start the process now. We are committed to our growth, we want to qualify so we can represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the Olympic Games in France next year.

“The support from our fans and the entire country during the FIFA Women’s World Cup was incredible. I know the team can’t wait to put the Fern on again and get out on the pitch.”


MATCH INFORMATION:

Chile vs Ford Football Ferns 
22 September 2023 (23 September 2023 NZT)
Venue and kick-off time to be announced
Santiago, Chile


Article added: Saturday 02 September 2023