Ford Football Ferns co-captains Ali Riley and Ria Percival have been named the New Year Honours list. 

The pair will both be made Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to football.

Also recognised was New Zealand Football President Johanna Wood, who played a major role in securing and delivering the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, who will become a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to football governance.

Article added: Friday 29 December 2023