2016 OCL: Auckland/Wellington

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The OFC will host the 2016 OFC Champions League from 9-23 April, with matches being shared between Auckland and Wellington.

It will be the first time the tournament has been held in New Zealand under its current format and the first time the capital will welcome the competition.

OFC Competitions Director Chris Kemp says the tournament brings together the very best of what the region has to offer at club level.

“This is the premier competition for club football in OFC and includes some of the most-talented players in Oceania,” Kemp says.

“The Champions League always attracts plenty of interest, and with Auckland City FC and Team Wellington both qualifying from New Zealand it is very exciting to be able to give local fans the chance to watch their team compete on the big stage.”

Dope

It's all in Auckland now at the magnificent QBE stadium - top quality pitch and all!

Wellington lose OCL games

Isn't it a requirement of all OFC tournaments to be played on the same poor pitch over a week or two.

The natural choice for Oceania.... The dodgy surface at Albany most closely replicates conditions in the Islands.

The remaining challenge will be settling on the most manifestly unsuitable time of day to schedule the matches.

Cost TDub less since most of the players from Akld?

I think we are lucky it's not at Ngahue with two games on at a time with no supporter facilities - it is OFC so I half expected it.