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Naoero

The last nation to kick off.

Naoero, the world's smallest republic, has never played a football match. The Naoero Soccer Federation (NSF) is building the game here from zero, rooted in the island's boldness, bravery and resilience, so that football becomes a force for good for young lives, national health and a climate-resilient future.

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Children playing football on a sandy pitch on Naoero, with a goal and trees in the background — Children playing on Naoero, April 2026Photo: Naoero Soccer Federation

≈12,000Inhabitants on the island, and a diaspora across the Pacific and Australia.

21 km²One island, one ring road, a few dozen kilometres south of the equator.

0Official international matches played so far. We are building towards the first.

Vision

A pioneer among the unaffiliated nations of Oceania

We see Naoero as a pioneer among the Oceanian football nations not yet affiliated to the OFC or FIFA. Through grassroots efforts we believe in a generation-wide and generation-long impact: a change in young lives, in climate resilience and in national health. Football is a force for good that creates sustainable local and regional football networks, with a structured board, national teams and an association.

Mission

A thriving football structure for Naoero

Our aim is to create a thriving football structure that makes a sustainable impact at grassroots level for youth and adults on Naoero. We seek to achieve this through professional football expertise, global contribution and strong local networks.

Our strategy and pillars

Resilience · anga dogin oeo

Getting back up is our mentality

Climate change and devastating health statistics have not been in favour of the people of Naoero. Getting back on our feet is not only football terminology, but the island's very mentality. Every programme we run works on the challenges Naoero faces.

Health

Naoero has one of the highest rates of overweight and obesity in the world. Playing the game, sports participation and a health curriculum in schools counter that trend.

Climate

One of the last countries without a football structure, and one of the first at risk from rising seas. Our pitch and training centre are designed as climate-resilient facilities.

Young lives

Grassroots education in schools and community centres gives every child a ball, a coach and a place to play.

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