Netherlands Oceania Support Foundation

The Netherlands Support Oceania Foundation (NSOF) was brought to life in 2009 as an initiative to build a football development bridge between Oceania and Europe. Many professional Dutch coaches went to train and educate in the South Pacific. Also training camps for national teams took place throughout the years.

One objective still stands: Bringing football talent to Europe for a professional football career. A new goal was set in 2019. The idea: Wouldn’t it be great to deliver the first Solomon Islander to Europe who makes it to a professional football contract? Foundation chairman Paul Driessen arranged a number of trials for the talented Atkin Kaua. He took the challenge, did not make it to a professional contract, but Atkin succeeded in uplifting the European interest for Pacific football talent. Atkin can be seen as a true football missionary. Something to be proud of.

The challenge of Netherlands Oceania Support Foundation and it’s partner organisation (Europe Football Agency) remains the same ever since: The first Solomon Islander to become pro football player in Europe. Unfortunately, the world covid crisis has set the Solomon dream on a hold. Just for now… Meanwhile, our constrained focus shifts to Dutch talents. Our strong belief is that Dutch talent can open doors for Pacific talent… Just with the knowledge that we deliver talent and show decisiveness. Our newest contract candidate is Dutch right winger Sjaak Kuyper. He will go on trial at San Gwann FC in the hunt for a professional football contract… To be continued…

Teaonui Tehau receives good conditions in The Netherlands - Football in Oceania July 2020 was a special month for Tahiti’s top striker Teaonui Tehau.

Tahiti football star offered European trial Tahitian football star Teaonui Tehau's dream of playing in Europe is a step closer after being offered a trial with Dutch third division side Kozakken Boys.

🇵🇫 Qu'est-ce que le meilleur buteur de Tahiti et un ancien joueur du Real Madrid ont en commun? La réponse: Ils pourraient devenir coéquipiers la saison prochaine. En effet,Teaonui Tehau pourrait obtenir les passes du joueur vedette des Kozakken Boys : Royston Drenthe. Il a été engagé au Real Madrid entre 2007 et 2012. Sa carrière s'est poursuivie dans de grands clubs comme Reading, Everton, Sheffield Wednesday. Drenthe joue maintenant dans son pays d'origine avec les Kozakken Boys. Teaonui peut apprendre beaucoup de lui ainsi que d'autres joueurs clés, et porter sa propre carrière vers de nouvelles perspectives.
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🇬🇧 What has the topscorer of Tahiti and a former Real Madrid player in common? The answer: They could become team mates next season. Teaonui Tehau could get the assists from the star player of Kozakken Boys: Royston Drenthe. He was contracted at Real Madrid between 2007 and 2012. His career continued at top clubs like Reading, Everton, Sheffield Wednesday. Drenthe is now slowly winding down his career at Kozakken Boys. Teaonui can learn a lot from him and other key players and bring his own career to new heights.

Le rêve européen pour Tehau - Un investissement urgent requis - Football in Oceania Le rêve de Teaonui Tehau de jouer en Europe pourrait devenir réalité.

7 februari werden de Leidse sportprijzen van 2019 uitgereikt. Wim Rijsbergen, oud-Bondscoach van de Salomonseilanden werd beloond met de Leidse sport oeuvreprijs. Zie hieronder een interview door Sleutelstad.nl

2020-02-07 Wim Rijsbergen over oeuvreprijs bij Leidse sportprijzen 2019 Listen to 2020-02-07 Wim Rijsbergen over oeuvreprijs bij Leidse sportprijzen 2019 by Sleutelstad on

THE TRIAL IS ON - 🇲🇹 ATKIN KAUA ON HIS WAY TO MALTA!

Solomon Islands international Atkin Kaua is currently travelling to Malta. His club, Laugu United, has managed to get his flights funded which also received the devoted support from Solomon Islands Football Federation.

Paul Driessen of the Netherlands Oceania Support Foundation: ‘The fact that Atkin has been invited for trial here in Europe is a great recognition of Solomon football. Whatever the outcome of the trial will be – This at least raises European awareness for Solomon Islands and potential for more future trials.’

Atkin’s program after arrival contains a guided tour through the complex of Tarxien Rainbows FC, a welcome by the board and a fitness test in the evening. One day later (Saturday) Atkin will witness the Tarxien Rainbows FC’s match against Mosta FC which is round 12 in the Maltese Premier League.

If Atkin Kaua survives the trial then he will become the first Solomon Islander in history to secure a contract as professional football player in Europe.
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On behalf of Netherlands Oceania Support Foundation, we would like to acknowledge the following people/organizations in making this trial reality:

- Tarxien Rainbows FC
- Solomon Airlines
- Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF)
- All executive members of Laugu United FC
- MP for North Vella, Hon Clerzy Rore
- Premier Malaita Province, Hon Suidani
- Mr Oliver Salopuka & family
- Mr Brian Kalinamae & family
- Mr Alex Kivolyn & family