Creating shots and scoring goals remain the big work-ons for Darren Bazeley’s side as they face Tunisia

Danny Hay is returning to New Zealand to work as an assistant to Auckland FC coach Steve Corica.

Whether New Zealand would face Croatia or Tunisia was decided by a penalty shootout at the ACUD International Football Cup.

The midfielder is starring for his national team, but barely featuring in Germany. He’s determined to rise to the challenge.

A questionable first-half penalty was the difference between the two teams in Cairo.

Nando Pijnaker swore he got the ball and replays seemed to confirm that, but after reviewing them, the referee changed his initial decision.

Follow live coverage from Cairo as the All Whites face a formidable home side, ranked nearly 70 places higher at 36 in the world.

Injuries will force coach Darren Bazeley to make changes to the settled front six he had at the end of 2023.

Premier League sharpshooter Wood is one of three All Whites out for two games in Cairo, while Alex Rufer gets a belated call-up.

Premier League sharpshooter Wood is one of three All Whites out for two games in Cairo, while Alex Rufer gets a belated call-up.

Premier League club Nottingham Forest, who have Kiwi Chris Wood on their books, are now in the dreaded relegation zone after having four points deducted.

Forest striker replaced after a late knock ahead of the All Whites’ tour to Egypt.

Four-team tournament featuring All Whites moved from Abu Dhabi to Cairo at short notice due to contractual row with organiser.

Chris Wood’s All Whites will return to Pasadena where they lost to Mexico in 2010.