Lae City FC have called on the Papua New Guinea Football Association for clarification after their outstanding Premier Soccer League fixture against Hekari United failed to go ahead, with the club describing serious communication and travel problems surrounding the rearranged match. The reigning PNG champions were expected to travel from Lae to Port Moresby toContinue reading “Lae City demand answers from PNGFA after travel chaos derails Hekari United fixture”
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Rewa fight back twice to end Nasinu’s BOG run and book final against Ba
Rewa are through to the final of the 2026 Battle of the Giants after surviving a major challenge from Nasinu to claim a 3-2 victory in an entertaining semifinal at 4R Stadium, Govind Park. The Giant Killers led twice during the contest through Ranit Maharaj and Solomon Islands international Paul Francis, but Rewa responded onContinue reading “Rewa fight back twice to end Nasinu’s BOG run and book final against Ba”
Ten-man Ba survive Suva fightback to reach BOG final and keep treble dream alive
Ba are through to the final of the 2026 Battle of the Giants after overcoming Suva 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal at 4R Stadium, Govind Park, keeping alive the possibility of completing a remarkable domestic treble. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Men in Black established a two-goal advantage through Etonia Dogalau andContinue reading “Ten-man Ba survive Suva fightback to reach BOG final and keep treble dream alive”
Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again
Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again Vanuatu United have completed a memorable week in Port Vila by defeating Central Coast Mariners 1-0 at Freshwater Stadium, securing a second consecutive victory over the A-League club and completing a clean sweep of the two-match PacificAus Sports Challenge. Joe MosesContinue reading “Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again”
International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti
The Cook Islands men’s national team will return to international action on home soil later this month, with Tahiti travelling to Rarotonga for a two-match series at the CIFA Complex. The two Pacific nations will meet on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm, before facing each other again on Wednesday, 30 September, atContinue reading “International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti”
All Whites add Palestine and China PR friendlies to busy post-World Cup calendar
New Zealand have added two more international matches to an increasingly busy programme following their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the All Whites set to face Palestine and China PR before travelling to Japan for the Kirin Cup. Darren Bazeley’s side will take on Palestine on 24 September before facing China PR on 28Continue reading “All Whites add Palestine and China PR friendlies to busy post-World Cup calendar”
Ba coach Ravinesh Kumar hits back after Fiji FA punishment, claims children were mistreated in tunnel incident
The controversy surrounding Ba FC following last weekend’s Battle of the Giants match against Lautoka has escalated, with head coach Ravinesh Kumar publicly challenging the account of the incident that led to disciplinary action from the Fiji Football Association. Fiji FA issued Kumar with a final warning and an undisclosed monetary fine following an incidentContinue reading “Ba coach Ravinesh Kumar hits back after Fiji FA punishment, claims children were mistreated in tunnel incident”
New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place
New Zealand left no room for another surprise at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, sweeping aside New Caledonia 6-1 in the second semi-final in Apia to book their place in the final and confirm qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The defending champions controlled the contest from the opening stages and gradually turnedContinue reading “New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place”
Tahiti stun Solomon Islands to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification
Tahiti completed a remarkable turnaround at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship by defeating previously unbeaten Solomon Islands 2-1 in the first semi-final at Football HQ in Apia, securing both a place in the continental final and qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Second-half goals from Bradley Ruiz and Herehei Teaha decided a matchContinue reading “Tahiti stun Solomon Islands to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification”
From futsal in Solomon Islands to leading Nasinu: Billy Afi makes his mark at the Battle of the Giants
Billy Afi’s journey from futsal in Solomon Islands to becoming one of Nasinu’s leading figures in Fiji has taken another significant step at the 2026 Battle of the Giants, where the midfielder has captained the side, scored important goals and helped them reach the semifinals. The Solomon Islander has been one of the standout figuresContinue reading “From futsal in Solomon Islands to leading Nasinu: Billy Afi makes his mark at the Battle of the Giants”
