Football Ferns Panama series cancelled, Philippines series

The story so far

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, causing damage and power outages in the region, and authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand.^{10 Oct} All Football Ferns players and staff, who were in Panama, were reported safe and accounted for.^{10 Oct} The team's two-match series against Panama was cancelled, with the first match having been scheduled for Sunday in Panama City.^{11 Oct} NZ Football said players and staff would return to New Zealand as soon as possible.^{11 Oct}

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The Football Ferns will instead host the Philippines in a two-match series at Porirua Park, following the cancellation of the Panama games.^{20 Oct} The series is a rematch against the Philippines, who were opponents at the 2023 World Cup.^{20 Oct}

What's next

The two matches against the Philippines are scheduled for 29 November and 4 December at Porirua Park.^{20 Oct}

Key moments

1. 10 OctMagnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama; Football Ferns all safe, no tsunami threat to New Zealand.
2. 11 OctFootball Ferns' two-match series in Panama is cancelled after the earthquake.
3. 20 OctFootball Ferns announce two-match home series against the Philippines in Porirua.

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