The Under-15 football team from Northern Gold Coast, Australia, touched down in Vanuatu yesterday afternoon ahead of a scheduled friendly match against the Vanuatu Under-16 national team.

The match is set to take place this Thursday at 3:30 PM at the Vanuatu Football Federation (VFF) Stadium in Freshwota, Port Vila.

As part of their visit, the Northern Gold Coast team will also tour the VFF Football Academy and take part in other cultural and sporting activities around Port Vila, beginning today.

The friendly is seen as a valuable opportunity for the Vanuatu U16 team to gain experience and build momentum in preparation for upcoming regional and international football tournaments.

Officials from the Vanuatu Football Federation have welcomed the Australian team, highlighting the importance of such international friendlies in strengthening youth football development and fostering sporting ties between nations.