Five-star NCDP accreditation gained for Kahibah FC

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Northern NSW Football has confirmed that Kahibah FC has gained five-star accreditation in the National Club Development Program (NCDP).

Located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Kahibah FC are a large club with 59 teams across premier and community football, including their place in Northern NSW State League Division 1. The club is supported by a small group of dedicated committee members, who work tirelessly to ensure policies are in place and accessible to members as the club continues to grow.

Kahibah FC secretary Bridene Doherty was proud of her club’s achievements and excited about the opportunities for growth.

“As a club we are very proud of achieving a five-star NCDP accreditation,” Doherty said via Northern NSW Football.

“We have implemented a hub for our under-6s and under-7s, providing a platform for these young footballers to build their love of the game within a fun and safe environment.

“Looking ahead we are working with Lake Macquarie City Council to develop the Harold Knight facility at Gateshead, which will introduce more playing fields and enable further club growth in 2023.

“Our club is also excited by the creation of the Premier Youth League in 2023 which will provide our youth teams with more competitive match opportunities.”

NNSWF Club Development Officer Phillip Andrews expects the club to evolve over the coming years.

“I wish Kahibah FC success in their journey to continue providing more positive football experiences to their members and evolving as a football club,” Andrews said.

“The NCDP is a fantastic tool for highlighting deficiencies and providing clubs with development resources which leads to the successful achievement of goals.”

The National Club Development Program continues to support structured positive change in clubs that engage with the program. It is available to all NNSWF-affiliated clubs.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Arrive in Sydney as Premier League Giants Launch Australian Pre-Season Tour

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super Cup. Both clubs have wasted little time settling into life in Sydney, beginning preparations for a busy week of training sessions, fan events and pre-season fixtures.

The London rivals will each face A-League opposition before meeting meeting in the marquee fixture of the tour at Accor Stadium, bringing two of England’s biggest clubs to Australian shores as they build towards the 2026-27 Premier League season.

For Chelsea, the tour represents the first opportunity for supporters to see new manager Xabi Alonso lead the Blues. Meanwhile, Spurs fans will be eager to see improvements from Roberto De Zerbi’s men following their narrow escape from relegation last season.

Chelsea will open their tour against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday 28 July, while Tottenham will face Sydney FC on Wednesday 29 July, before the clubs meet in the headline fixture of the tour on Saturday 1 August.

The clash will mark the first time the London rivals have faced each other outside the UK. The tour is another sign of Australia’s growing stature as a destination for elite European clubs during the northern hemisphere off-season

With Chelsea and Tottenham among the Premier League’s biggest global brands, the fixtures are expected to attract strong crowds and give Australian football fans a rare opportunity to watch top-flight English footballers in person.

The tour will also feature the Chelsea Women’s team, which will take on the A-League Women’s All Stars in a showcase fixture on Wednesday 12 August.

Football Australia Chairman Reflects on Socceroos World Cup Campaign, Points to Reform Agenda Ahead

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Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in a penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the Round of 32 on 3 July.

Isaac thanked the players, coaching staff, medical and performance teams, and volunteers who supported the campaign, saying they represented the country with professionalism, humility and pride.

He said the tournament had brought Australians together across every state, culture and generation, calling it one of the few sporting moments capable of uniting the country.

Isaac linked the campaign to Football Australia’s broader governance work, pointing to the organisation’s recently announced reform agenda and the Enduring Principles adopted last year: Better Access to Football for All, More Football, Better Football, More People Enjoying Football, and Winning Football.

He said those principles, together with the organisation’s values of Welcome, Ready, Connect, Excel and Protect, formed the basis for every decision Football Australia makes.

“World Cups do not define our leadership,” Isaac said, adding that they instead reveal progress made long before a ball is kicked.

He said Football Australia’s responsibility extended beyond preparing for the next tournament to strengthening the institution that supports every tournament that follows.

Isaac said progress in a sporting ecosystem of Australian football’s scale depends less on any single body’s authority than on the willingness of clubs, federations, leagues and government to align around shared goals.

He said the organisation would study the lessons of the campaign carefully and continue refining its approach.

“Adaptability is not changing direction with every headline,” Isaac said. “It is improving the path while remaining true to the destination.”

Isaac framed his own role in terms of long-term stewardship, saying the game should be left in a stronger position for the generations that follow than it was for those who built it.

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