Delcroix says cutting the squad down to just 20 players has not been an easy task, but now the team can focus on their build-up together.
“We have had a group of 22-23 players over the last few days and the decision was a very difficult one to make,” he says.
“We are also waiting for the arrival of Stéphane Tien-Padom, who has been training with the French national U-19 team in Châteauroux. He is an offensive player who will make a beneficial contribution to the team thanks to his experience in the French championship.”
The U-20 team will continue their preparations with matches against the senior national side which is also preparing for an international competition – the FIFA World Cup qualifying games on 22 and 26 March against New Zealand and Tahiti respectively.
New Caledonia squad for OFC U-20 Championship
Goalkeepers
1-Anthony AJAPUHNYA (AS Wet, New Caledonia)
20-Emmanuel HNASSON (SC NE Drehu, New Caledonia)
Defenders
2-Ernest MAPERI (CA Saint-Louis, New Caledonia)
3-Matthieu PATRITTI (FC Auteuil, New Caledonia)
4-Jean-Brice WADRIAKO (AS Magenta, New Caledonia)
5-Aquilas WAHNAPO (FC Auteuil, New Caledonia)
12-Albert BOUANAOUE (AS Grand Nord, New Caledonia)
Midfielders
6-Fonzy RANCHAIN (AS Lössi, New Caledonia)
7-Ben MALAKAI (AS Mont-Dore, New Caledonia)
10-Jordy XALITE (AS Magenta, New Caledonia)
13-Jean-Pierre BOB (AS Mont-Dore, New Caledonia)
15-Geordy GONY (FC Auteuil, New Caledonia)
18-David WADRA (Mouli Sport, New Caledonia)
19-Louis WAIA (AS Mont-Dore, New Caledonia)
Forwards
8-Michel WASSIN (AS Lössi, New Caledonia)
9-Bernard WAELUA (FC Auteuil, New Caledonia)
11-Stéphane TEIN PADOM (Berrichone de Chateauroux, France)
14-Cedric Décoire (AS Mont-Dore, New Caledonia)
16-Renaldo NONMEU (AS Thio Sport, New Caledonia)
17-Bernard STREIFF (OMS Paita, New Caledonia)
Staff
Matthieu DELCROIX– Coach
Paul NECHERO – Assistant Coach
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