Fiji national team captain Roy Krishna added another trophy to his career after helping NZ Nadi secure their 14th New Zealand Inter-District Championship (IDC) title, scoring three goals during the knockout stages of the competition. The experienced striker played an important role in NZ Nadi’s successful campaign, particularly in the semi-finals, as the team completedContinue reading “Roy Krishna scores three as NZ Nadi claim 14th New Zealand IDC title”
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SIFF Super League: KOSSA stun Honiara City in eleven-goal thriller as Central Coast crush Southern United
An extraordinary eleven-goal encounter and another commanding performance from defending champions Central Coast FC highlighted Wednesday’s action in the 2026 Solomon Islands S-League, with KOSSA snatching a dramatic 6-5 victory over Honiara City and Central Coast defeating Southern United 5-1 at Lawson Tama Stadium. The two rescheduled fixtures produced 17 goals between them, delivering oneContinue reading “SIFF Super League: KOSSA stun Honiara City in eleven-goal thriller as Central Coast crush Southern United”
OFC Champions League star Willian Medina joins Bula FC for 2027 season
Bula FC have completed the signing of Brazilian striker Willian dos Santos Medina for the 2027 OFC Professional League season, bringing one of Oceania’s most prolific recent goalscorers to Fiji after his extraordinary performances for Vanuatu champions Galaxy FC. The Brazilian became one of the standout players in Pacific football during the 2026 OFC Men’sContinue reading “OFC Champions League star Willian Medina joins Bula FC for 2027 season”
Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive
Tahiti have secured their place in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Solomon Islands 7-4 in an entertaining encounter at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Monday, 26 October, while New Caledonia recovered from a dramatic Vanuatu comeback to claim a crucial 7-5 victory. The results leave theContinue reading “Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive”
Qanono Sport return to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue after winning Inter-Islands Championship
Qanono Sport have secured promotion to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue for the 2027 season after winning the Inter-Islands Championship, defeating ES Wacaélé 3-2 in a decisive encounter at Stade Bernard-Ukéiwé in Nouméa on Friday, 23 October. The victory completed a successful campaign for the Lifou champions, who won both matches in the three-team competition toContinue reading “Qanono Sport return to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue after winning Inter-Islands Championship”
Samoa end difficult U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with defeat to Kenya
Samoa’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to an end on Sunday, 25 October, with a 4-0 defeat against Kenya in Morocco, completing a challenging tournament for the Pacific nation as they continued their development on the international stage. Competing in their second consecutive edition of the tournament, Samoa suffered threeContinue reading “Samoa end difficult U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with defeat to Kenya”
New Zealand goalkeeper Jack de Groot joins Bula FC with ambitions of OFC Pro League glory
Bula FC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2027 OFC Professional League season with the signing of New Zealand goalkeeper Jack de Groot, who arrives from Eastern Suburbs determined to help the Fijian club challenge for the championship. The 22-year-old shot-stopper, who stands 1.91 metres tall, becomes the latest addition to Stéphane Auvray’s squadContinue reading “New Zealand goalkeeper Jack de Groot joins Bula FC with ambitions of OFC Pro League glory”
Green Shield strengthen S-League lead as Central Coast held by Malaita Kingz
Green Shield FC strengthened their position at the top of the 2026 Solomon Islands S-League with a convincing 5-2 victory over Honiara City, while defending champions Central Coast dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Malaita Kingz during an eventful 14th round at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. The weekend of 24–25 October also producedContinue reading “Green Shield strengthen S-League lead as Central Coast held by Malaita Kingz”
From Polish glory to Pacific ambitions: Robert Maaskant takes charge of Tuvalu
Tuvalu have appointed experienced Dutch manager Robert Maaskant as head coach of their national football team, with the former Wisła Kraków championship winner signing a 12-month contract as the Pacific nation prepares to return to international competition in 2027. The Tuvalu Islands Football Association (TIFA) confirmed the appointment on Friday, 23 October, announcing that theContinue reading “From Polish glory to Pacific ambitions: Robert Maaskant takes charge of Tuvalu”
No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick
Solomon Islands goalkeeper Erick Wanega is proving that his abilities extend well beyond protecting the net. The Central Coast FC shot-stopper, who also represents Solomon Kings in the OFC Professional League, scored a hat-trick as an outfield player for the national beach soccer team during their emphatic 10-5 victory over New Caledonia in the openingContinue reading “No gloves needed: Central Coast goalkeeper Erick Wanega scores beach soccer hat-trick”
