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Governance

The Naoero Soccer Federation is the governing body for football in the Republic of Naoero, working under the Naoero Olympic Committee. This is how we are organised and what we are working towards.

Mission

A thriving football structure with lasting impact

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 values

Boldness · anga eiy

Naoeroans stand out through a history of showing courage. Ever since independence, and well before, the smallest republic on earth has stood up to bigger opponents. It takes courage to stand up for our values, rights and identity.

Bravery · timu

It took the first Naoeroans great bravery to reach the shores of this Pacific island through stormy seas. A strong mind and a courageous heart have been ours since the first decision to step onto the boats and sail for new shores.

Resilience · anga dogin oeo

Climate change and devastating health statistics have not been in our favour. Getting back on our feet is not only football terminology, but our very mentality: the only way forward is through.

Four pillars

What holds the strategy up

Grassroots education

Football can only last when it starts at grassroots level. We invest in future players, a steady board and licensed clubs, recruiting through schools and involving youth in our impact ambitions.

Football development

Developing a proper pitch, accommodation, players, staff and playing conditions, eventually to OFC standards, with expertise from professional football abroad.

Growing engagement

Naoero needs to know we are coming. We build a strong local presence first, with ambassadors, parents, government contacts and the diaspora, and a growing media and online following.

Impact

Football as a force for good: a pitch that is also an impulse for biodiversity, a training centre that doubles as a shelter, and a game that improves health and Naoero's reputation.

Roadmap

The first 36 months

  1. Nine months

    A one-week training camp for all ages and genders, a grassroots curriculum with the first schools, referee training, registration of the federation on Naoero, a renewed board with Naoeroan members and the One Child One Ball campaign.

  2. Eighteen months

    Two registered clubs, annual tournaments and training camps, 100 youth and adults playing regularly, an OFC-standard outdoor pitch, and the first international match of the national team.

  3. Thirty-six months

    International tournament participation, a futsal national team and a women's national team, OFC associate membership and a leading position among the unaffiliated nations of Oceania.

  4. Beyond

    A game that belongs to the girls and boys of Naoero for generations, and an academy that serves the whole region.

Flagship initiative

Naoero Football Academy & Resilience Hub

Many island nations are fighting for their survival as climate change threatens their culture, population and existence. We believe football is a strong force for social good and climate resilience, and Naoero can show how.

The Hub combines three things. A football ground where Naoeroans play, future national teams play their home games and the federation has its office; a haven for biodiversity with a climate-resilient turf, water tanks, a greenhouse and a canteen that serves as a community shelter during floods. A training centre shared with EcoNauru, the island's largest climate NGO, providing after-school education with the same grassroots ideology. And a curriculum that develops football minds on tactics while teaching the same young people about fresh water, food and resilience.

With connecting flights to nations not yet affiliated to the OFC or FIFA, such as Palau, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, the Academy can grow into a centre for players from across the region.

An empty sports ground on Naoero with a covered stand and the ocean beyond
Sports ground on NaoeroPhoto: Naoero Soccer Federation

Staff

The people who do the work

Questions about partnerships, the grassroots programme or the campaigns go to the people below. We work as volunteers, from Naoero, Europe and Asia.

Charlie PomroyCharlie PomroyTechnical Director

Charlie brings over 20 years of experience developing football structures and programmes in uncharted places around the world. Passionate about grassroots football, he believes the game has the power to create opportunities, change lives and drive positive change in communities. His work focuses on building sustainable football pathways, empowering local coaches and helping young people reach their potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

JCJacopo CozzaHead of Partnerships and Operations

Jacopo is a sport management and international development professional with experience in partnerships, research and programme coordination in Europe, Africa and the Pacific. Passionate about using football to empower communities, he aims to create opportunities for young people and drive positive social impact on Naoero.

Anil KumarAnil KumarStrategy and Relations

Building strategies and pioneering in uncharted territories sums up Anil's expertise in his work for football: using the sport as a force for good in places where commercial might has not yet spoiled the beautiful game. Bringing together sometimes unlikely coalitions of people, organisations and football projects is what he does best. Anil has worked for local governments in the Netherlands in various management roles and is experienced in international diplomacy. He is key in creating and managing the federation's fundamental relationships and strategies.

Ernest StobbsErnest StobbsKit and Commercial Partner, STINGZ

Ernest is an experienced commercial leader, entrepreneur and business owner with a strong background in sales, business development and strategic growth. He is the founder of Ernest Consultancy, which helps international businesses establish and grow in the UK market, and the owner and founder of STINGZ, the bespoke sportswear brand that makes the Naoero kit and works with clubs and associations worldwide.

Board

KCKaz CainPresident
GJGareth JohnsonChairman

Reports

Budget, annual report and strategy plan

As a federation we hold ourselves to the standards of transparency we expect from others. Our budget, annual report and full strategy plan will be published here as they are finalised.

Budget

Coming soon

Annual Report

Coming soon

Strategy Plan

Coming soon