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Nine Nix named in Junior Football Ferns
There is a strong Wellington Phoenix presence in the New Zealand squad named for the upcoming OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Fiji, which doubles as the qualifying tournament for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Half of the 18-strong...
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Five things to know about Mohamed Al-Taay
Last month, Mohamed Al-Taay was announced as our first off-season signing. The defensive midfielder joined the Nix on a two-year deal from A-League rivals Newcastle Jets, where he made 30 appearances across all competitions. Here are five things to know...
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Surman one of three Nix in All Whites squad
Finn Surman has been named in the All Whites for the first time. The young defender is one of three Wellington Phoenix players that have been selected in the 23-strong squad for New Zealand’s upcoming internationals against Sweden and Qatar....
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Griffiths joins Nix coaching staff
New Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano has found his right-hand man. Adam Griffiths has been appointed the men’s assistant coach for the next two Isuzu UTE A-League seasons. The former Socceroos defender was the lead assistant at Western Sydney...
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Inaugural Māori development scholarship awarded to Tūhoe teen
LT McGuinness and the Wellington Phoenix Football Academy have announced the launch of the inaugural Māori Scholarship program, Te Karahipi Te Rae Pakari. The scholarship aims to provide young, aspiring Māori footballers with an opportunity to pursue their dreams of...
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Pennington signs on for another season
The Wellington Phoenix have kept hold of a key member of the men’s engine room. The Phoenix have re-signed Australian midfielder Nicholas Pennington for the 2023-24 Isuzu UTE A-League season. Pennington, 24, has made 44 appearances for the club over...
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Men make first off-season signing
The Wellington Phoenix have moved quickly to strengthen the men’s midfield, following the departures of Clayton Lewis and Steven Ugarkovic. The Phoenix have signed ball-winning midfielder Mohamed Al-Taay for the next two Isuzu UTE A-League seasons. Al-Taay, 22, has played...
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Men farewell departing players
The Wellington Phoenix have farewelled eight men’s squad members following the team’s exit from the Isuzu UTE A-League finals. In addition to the already announced departures of Oli Sail, Clayton Lewis and Steven Ugarkovic, centre backs Josh Laws and Nikko...
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