They've announced captain Hiroki Sakai has signed a one-year contract extension - keeping him at the Black Knights until the end of the 2025-26 season.

The Japanese right-back says it was an easy decision to pen a longer deal - and he couldn't image moving on at the end of the season.

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08 Nov: Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his side to handle the occasion of tonight's first A-League Kiwi derby of the season against Auckland FC in the capital

08 Nov: Auckland FC will look to avoid getting caught up in the emotion of tonight's A-League derby against the Phoenix in Wellington

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