The most recent addition to the CONIFA family comes from Oceania – say ‘hello’ to Mariya! Australian First Nations Mariya, the FA’s full name, represents the indigenous peoples of Australia. The team made its international debut earlier this year in the ‘Clash of Culture’ series, when the Mariya men and women’s sides took on the…
History was made with Sapmi’s victory over Northern Cyprus – written by Ola Bjerkevoll The first ever CONIFA women’s match took place when Northern Cyprus hosted FA Sapmi on Saturday 10th November 2018. The match was billed as the ‘Women’s Friendship Cup’, and there was a friendly atmosphere ahead of the game, with the two…
This beautiful region is the latest member of CONIFA – find out more about Kernow FA here -written by Pat McGuinness / photo credit: Kernow Drone @ Lee Pascoe The English county of Cornwall is known the world over for its stunning scenery, its surfing, its fishing and its former tin industry, and the region has…
CONIFA are supporting Rohingya FC, who need assistance with equipment, kit and so much more. Find out how you can help the Malaysia-based refugee team here… – The Rohingya people, described as ‘the world’s most persecuted people’ by the United Nations, have their own football team – Rohingya FC – based in their asylum city…
CONIFA is proud to announce its partnership with Boots2Africa, providing football boots to CONIFA member teams in need – by Ola Bjerkevoll On the announcement of the partnership with CONIFA, Boots2Africa co-founder Iain Finch said: “We’re delighted to be working with CONIFA, supporting children, young adults and organisations across the independent football nation world to…