football team went on a three-month tour of the Netherlands. During this tour they played at least 20 friendly matches against local amateur football clubs. Former NAC Breda and De Graafschap coach Leen Looijen was the team's mentor during training in the Netherlands, with the tour organised by the Dutch Support Tuvalu Foundation. The Tuvalu team and the activities of the Dutch Support Tuvalu Foundation are the focus of Mission Tuvalu (Missie Tuvalu) (2013) a feature documentary directed by Jeroen van den Kroonenberg. Tuvaluan footballers in New Zealand Many Tuvaluan footballers have played for clubs in New Zealand. Vaisua Liva and Alopua Petoa joined Waitakere City FC in 2012. Meneua Fakasega and Jerome Funafuti also played for Waitakere City FC. Maalosi Alefaio has played for Te Atatu AFC. Striker Blake Lisk has played for Wellington Phoenix. CONIFA Membership In November 2016 Tuvalu became a member of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA). On 7 March 2018 it was announced that Tuvalu would replace Kiribati in the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup in London. On 9 June 2018, Tuvalu recorded their biggest ever victory in a 6–1 win over the Chagos Islands. Sometime around 2020, Tuvalu would leave CONIFA and they are no longer listed as members of the organisation. Historical kits Sources: Kit sponsorship Manager history Players Current squad The following players were called up for the 2019 Pacific Games. Caps and goals updated as of 18 July 2019 after the game against New Caledonia. Player records Players in bold are still active with Tuvalu. Most appearances Most goals scored Notable players Sepetaio Nokisi - First player who received Tuvaluan Player of the Year award, played for Waitakere City Competitive record OFC Nations Cup Tuvalu has been affiliated with OFC since 2006, so they can play in the competition. Pacific Games Pacific Mini Games ConIFA World Football Cup Head-to-head record Up to matches played on 18 July 2019. Complete international results Tuvalu's score is shown first Notes Honours Tuvalu A-Division Winners (1): 2018 See also Tuvalu at the Pacific Games Tuvalu national under-17 football team Notes Footnotes Citations External links Tuvalu Football Dutch Support Tuvalu Foundation (in Dutch, English, French and Spanish) national team Oceanian national association football teams Oceanian national and official selection-teams not affiliated to FIFA CONIFA member associations