6 Jan 2009

Eight New Zealanders up for Oceania awards

2:07 pm on 6 January 2009

Three New Zealand players are among the 10 nominees for the men's Oceania football player of the year.

All Whites captain Ryan Nelson, along with stikers Chris Killen and Shane Smeltz, are in line for the award.

Five New Zealand players are among the nominations for the Oceania woman's player of the year award.

They are Haley Moorwood, Rosie White, Ali Riley, Annalie Alongo and Kirsty Yallop.