Christchurch United have just announced the signing of two Vanuatu players for the rest of this season:
Post from their facebook from yesterday below.
Welcome to The Rams, Jordy Tasip & Walter Leoru!
Post from their facebook from yesterday below.
Welcome to The Rams, Jordy Tasip & Walter Leoru!
Jordy and Walter join Christchurch United for the remainder of the 2025 season, arriving through our new partnership with the Vanuatu Football Federation
Jordy Tasip is a full Vanuatu international, recently scoring against the All Whites during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers!
With 10 caps and a solid season at Auckland City in 2023, Jordy brings experience, flair, and goal threat to our attack!
Walter Leoru is a powerful forward who has made waves in Vanuatu, winning the Golden Boot in the 2024 VFF Champions League! Leoru also helped Police FC win three regional titles and finish top scorer in the Vanuatu national competition!
Both players have arrived and are already training with our CUFC First Team. They’re settling in well to life in Christchurch—and getting used to the cooler weather!
“They are both wonderful players. It has been a long-time dream of our country to have a proper pathway beyond the borders of our shores, and we hope that can now come to fruition.” - Lambert Maltock, VFF President.
Welcome aboard, boys! We can’t wait to see you both in blue.
If true that is very disappointing news. If you count the ALW side, I don't think Welly needs a 3rd pro football team. Though given we are still a few months away from any announcements it maybe a bit hasty to jump to conclusions.
In August, the OFC club licensing committee will pass on its recommendations to the OFC executive committee, with confirmation on the eight selected clubs happening in September.
Given the amount of recent activity out of Christchurch United like partnerships with the Vanuatu FA etc, I imagine they won't be happy if they ain't part of this new OFC league.
Though maybe as a positive it speeds up a Christchurch/South Island A League bid.
In August, the OFC club licensing committee will pass on its recommendations to the OFC executive committee, with confirmation on the eight selected clubs happening in September.
Given the amount of recent activity out of Christchurch United like partnerships with the Vanuatu FA etc, I imagine they won't be happy if they ain't part of this new OFC league.
Though maybe as a positive it speeds up a Christchurch/South Island A League bid.
That's nice to hear.
The Vanuatu signings.