Papua New Guinea will take part in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji after the PNG Football Association received assurances from the Office of the Prime Minister that outstanding payments owed from previous editions of the tournament will be settled. The confirmation represents a significant change from the position taken by PNGFA earlierContinue reading “PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance”
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Auckland FC’s A-League champions take Oceania to FIFA stage but fall narrowly to Al-Ahli
Auckland FC’s first appearance on the FIFA stage ended in defeat, but the New Zealand professional side produced a competitive performance against the champions of Asia, falling only 1-0 to Al-Ahli in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Jeddah. Saleh Abu Al-Shamat scored the only goal of the night in theContinue reading “Auckland FC’s A-League champions take Oceania to FIFA stage but fall narrowly to Al-Ahli”
From World Cup viral sensation to Superclásico winner: Tim Payne is already making his mark in Paraguay
What began as one of the most unlikely stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly developing into something far more substantial for Tim Payne. The New Zealand international arrived in Paraguay carrying an extraordinary level of attention after going from one of the least-followed players heading into the World Cup to a socialContinue reading “From World Cup viral sensation to Superclásico winner: Tim Payne is already making his mark in Paraguay”
Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League
Ghupo FC produced one of the main talking points of the S-League weekend in Solomon Islands, defeating Laugu United 3-2 in a dramatic contest and giving fresh substance to the defence mounted by their supporters after recent criticism of the club. Wilfred Mani opened the scoring for Ghupo in the 24th minute before Steve MorrisContinue reading “Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League”
Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus
Four years ago, Oceania presented a united front behind Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the 2023 FIFA presidential election, all 11 members of the Oceania Football Confederation were publicly committed to the Swiss administrator. OFC president Lambert Maltock announced the region’s unanimous support, praising what FIFA had delivered for football across the Pacific. That unity noContinue reading “Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus”
Auckland City reign again: 14th OFC Champions League crown ends Central Coast’s historic run
Auckland City FC have been crowned champions of Oceania for a record-extending 14th time after defeating Central Coast FC 2-0 in the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League final at Four R Govind Park in Ba, Fiji. Second-half goals from Ryan De Vries and Matt Ellis proved decisive as the New Zealand giants secured a fifthContinue reading “Auckland City reign again: 14th OFC Champions League crown ends Central Coast’s historic run”
Javin Wae reveals Central Coast’s plan for Auckland City ahead of historic OFC Champions League final
Central Coast captain Javin Wae says the Solomon Islands champions will look to press Auckland City high and prevent the New Zealand giants from controlling the game when the two sides meet in the OFC Champions League final. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center (OFCe) ahead of the decisive match, Wae gave a simple answerContinue reading “Javin Wae reveals Central Coast’s plan for Auckland City ahead of historic OFC Champions League final”
From Royals to GHUPO: Moffat Konofilia returns to centre of Solomon Islands football amid fresh controversy
Joel Moffat Konofilia has returned to a prominent position in Solomon Islands football as head coach of GHUPO Wantoks FC, but an incident during the club’s recent S-League match against Green Shield has once again placed one of the country’s most controversial football figures under scrutiny. Video footage from the match on 15 August showsContinue reading “From Royals to GHUPO: Moffat Konofilia returns to centre of Solomon Islands football amid fresh controversy”
Raphael Lea’i delivers when it matters most: hat-trick sends Central Coast into historic OFC Champions League final
Raphael Lea’i has produced one of the most memorable performances of his career, scoring a hat-trick as Central Coast FC defeated Galaxy FC 3-2 after extra time to reach the final of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League. The Solomon Islands star decided an extraordinary semi-final at Four R Stadium in Ba, scoring twice beforeContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i delivers when it matters most: hat-trick sends Central Coast into historic OFC Champions League final”
Auckland City and Central Coast book OFC Champions League final after contrasting semi-final victories
Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC will contest the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League final after coming through very different semi-final battles at Four R Govind Park in Ba on Wednesday. The defending champions controlled their meeting with hosts Rewa FC to claim a 3-1 victory, while Central Coast produced one of the mostContinue reading “Auckland City and Central Coast book OFC Champions League final after contrasting semi-final victories”
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