The Young Football Ferns are monitoring the fitness of Olivia Chance ahead of tomorrow’s clash with group leader Spain at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after the standout winger was injured in the opening loss to Venezuela.

Bay Olympic and Miramar Rangers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for their last and biggest match of the season, the final of the 83rd Chatham Cup at North Harbour Stadium on Sunday.

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for the ASB International Series in October.

Tickets to the upcoming All Whites internationals against FIFA World Cup finalists Honduras and Paraguay, in the ASB International Series, go on sale on Wednesday.

New Zealand have an uphill battle to reach the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after losing 1-2 to Venezuela in a match they otherwise dominated.