You'd have to wonder why the other 10 full members of OFC (ecl NZ), would allow either the Nix or AFC to be allowed to enter the OFC Champions League.
I mean you would go from a situation where shamateur Auckland City have gone to the CWC/Intercontinental Cup about 80% of time, to the two professional NZ ALM clubs either or qualifying 100% of the time.
Note Hekari United, Team Wellington and Hienghène Sport have all got past Auckland City, and off to the CWC in the last 15 years.
FYI - ChCh United apparently interested in joining the new OFC Professional League.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/01/31/listen-new-zealand-to-be-restricted-to-two-clubs-in-new-ofc-pro-league-2/
Going to be a very interesting year in the local NZ football scene, as we see how the ALM and this new comp both fit into the landscape.
I mean you would go from a situation where shamateur Auckland City have gone to the CWC/Intercontinental Cup about 80% of time, to the two professional NZ ALM clubs either or qualifying 100% of the time.
Note Hekari United, Team Wellington and Hienghène Sport have all got past Auckland City, and off to the CWC in the last 15 years.
FYI - ChCh United apparently interested in joining the new OFC Professional League.
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/01/31/listen-new-zealand-to-be-restricted-to-two-clubs-in-new-ofc-pro-league-2/
Going to be a very interesting year in the local NZ football scene, as we see how the ALM and this new comp both fit into the landscape.