The Vanuatu national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation. It was known as the New Hebrides national under-20 football team until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence and renamed their country to Vanuatu.
Association | Vanuatu Football Federation | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | Bong Kalo | ||
Most caps | Bong Kalo (13) | ||
Top scorer | Jean Kaltak (9) | ||
FIFA code | VAN | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Papeete, Tahiti; December 8, 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Apia, Samoa; August 19, 1998) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Suva, Fiji; October 1, 1994) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (2017) | ||
Best result | Group Stage (2017) | ||
OFC U-20 Championship | |||
Appearances | 15 (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (2014, 2016) |
The Vanuatu national under-20 football team took part in the OFC U-20 Championship tournament 14 times (1974, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2016). In 2014, the team got the best result with a second place as they finished behind Fiji. Two years later, they would qualify for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeating the Solomon Islands in the semifinals to book a spot and compete at their first ever FIFA tournament.[1]
FIFA U-20 World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1977–2015 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
![]() | Group Stage | 24th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
![]() | To be determined | ||||||||
Total | Group Stage | 1/21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |
The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament | |||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
![]() | 3rd Place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
![]() | Did Not Compete | ||||||
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![]() | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
![]() | 4th Place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
![]() | 4th Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
![]() | Did Not Compete | ||||||
![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 4 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 15 |
![]() | Group Stage | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
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![]() | 3rd Place | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
![]() | 3rd Place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
![]() ![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
![]() ![]() | Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
Total | Runners-up | 60 | 27 | 7 | 26 | 130 | 123 |
Position | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
High Performance Coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach 1 | ![]() |
Assistant coach 2 | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
Goalkeeper coach & Kit Manager | ![]() |
Doctor | ![]() |
Physio | ![]() |
Vanuatu at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup before a match against Mexico at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.
The following players were called up for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship from 7 to 20 September 2022. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Brendon Tankon | (2003-07-24) 24 July 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | 1GK | Markson Kalsrap | (2003-04-08) 8 April 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
26 | 1GK | Alison Hungai | (2004-06-26) 26 June 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Quinton Tawia | (2004-04-19) 19 April 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Enock James | (2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Edward Roqara | (2004-04-16) 16 April 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Daniel Roro | (2004-04-12) 12 April 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 2DF | Bathis Nalau | (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 2DF | Bob Bae | (2003-12-14) 14 December 2003 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 2DF | Nicholas King | (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
24 | 2DF | Brian Pakoa | (2004-08-13) 13 August 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
25 | 2DF | Luis Ute | (2003-09-02) 2 September 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Shem Sopuso | (2003-10-19) 19 October 2003 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Jerison John | (2003-04-02) 2 April 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Jordan Nirua | (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Chima Chillia | (2003-12-24) 24 December 2003 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 3MF | Gerard Avock | (2004-12-21) 21 December 2004 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 3MF | Solo Namani | (2004-10-06) 6 October 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 3MF | Thomas Maliwan | (2005-01-26) 26 January 2005 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 3MF | Ron Takau | (2004-07-25) 25 July 2004 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | 3MF | Newton Tabe | (2004-02-09) 9 February 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | 3MF | Roger Waoute | (2003-07-14) 14 July 2003 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Bill Willie | (2004-11-16) 16 November 2004 (age 17) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 4FW | Tari Laurentin | (2003-07-27) 27 July 2003 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 4FW | AJ Rozach Zakarie | (2004-04-19) 19 April 2004 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 4FW | Sergio Waoute | (2006-11-03) 3 November 2006 (age 15) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
23 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Justin Koka ![]() |
Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
25 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Solomon Islands ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | American Samoa ![]() | 0–4 | ![]() | ![]() |
19:30 UTC+12 | Report | Bong Kalo ![]() Alex Saniel ![]() Kersom Kalsong ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
29 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 2–2 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 UTC+12 | Bong Kalo ![]() Kerry Iawak ![]() |
Report | Nickel Chand ![]() Jale Dreloa ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
27 May 2014 2014 OFC U-20 Championship | Papua New Guinea ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | ![]() |
19:30 UTC+12 | Goshen Donna ![]() Papalau Awele ![]() |
Report | Kersom Kalsong ![]() Tony Kaltak ![]() |
Stadium: ANZ Stadium Referee: ![]() |
3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Tenene ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Wilkins ![]() Kalo ![]() Thomas ![]() |
Report | Yanum ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Wilkins ![]() Kalo ![]() Thomas ![]() |
Report | Yanum ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Caledonia ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
15:00 | Report | Wilkins ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
13 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Tenene ![]() Massing ![]() |
Report | Gise ![]() |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
17 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | ![]() |
14:30 | Ashworth ![]() Dyer ![]() Bevan ![]() Imrie ![]() |
Report Report (NZ Football) |
Stadium: Port Vila Municipal Stadium Referee: ![]() |
1 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 2-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
Bong Kalo![]() Azariah Soromon ![]() |
Report | Hami Syahin![]() Jordan Chan ![]() Muhaimin Suhaimi ![]() |
4 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
Godine Tenene![]() |
Report | Hanafi Akbar![]() |
7 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
Bong Kalo![]() |
Muhaimin Suhaimi![]() |
14 May 2017 Friendly | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
10:30 | Ronaldo Wilkins![]() |
Trần Thanh Sơn![]() |
20 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Vanuatu ![]() | 2-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Kalo ![]() Wilkins ![]() |
Report | Magaña ![]() Cisneros ![]() Álvarez ![]() |
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Referee: ![]() |
23 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Venezuela ![]() | 7-0 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Velásquez ![]() Córdova ![]() Peñaranda ![]() Faríñez ![]() Hurtado ![]() Sosa ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Attendance: 1,495 Referee: ![]() |
26 May 2017 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Germany ![]() | 3-2 | ![]() | ![]() |
17:00 | Badu ![]() Reese ![]() Iyoha ![]() |
Report | Kalo ![]() |
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium Referee: ![]() |
6 August 2018 (2018-08-06) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Vanuatu ![]() | 1-3 | ![]() | ![]() |
18:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: ![]() |
9 August 2018 (2018-08-09) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | New Caledonia ![]() | 8-1 | ![]() | ![]() |
18:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 300 Referee: ![]() |
12 August 2018 (2018-08-12) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship | Solomon Islands ![]() | 1-0 | ![]() | ![]() |
12:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Fautaua Attendance: 150 Referee: ![]() |
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