Kiribati will enter one of Fiji football’s most historic competitions in October with something the country rarely receives: a genuine run of competitive matches outside its own borders. The Kiribati national team has been invited to participate in the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, becoming the first overseas national side to enter the tournament. Kiribati willContinue reading “Kiribati step into Fiji’s IDC with locally-built national team ready for rare international test”
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PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive
Papua New Guinea became the first team to secure a place in the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after defeating Vanuatu 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, while Solomon Islands strengthened their own qualification hopes with a narrow 1-0 victory over New Caledonia. The latest round of matches provided an important turnContinue reading “PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive”
Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands
Tahiti are ready to begin a new chapter at senior international level, with new head coach Joël Fréchet naming his first Toa Aito squad for two friendly matches against Cook Islands in Rarotonga. The national team will face Cook Islands at the CIFA Complex on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm local time,Continue reading “Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands”
Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series
The Cook Islands men’s national team is preparing to play at home for the first time in 28 years, and the long-awaited return to Rarotonga will also provide the first look at a significantly reshaped side under new head coach Rhys Ruka. Tahiti will visit the CIFA Complex for two internationals on September 26 andContinue reading “Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series”
Ezekiel Vela embraces his Kapuls opportunity after first international goal
Papua New Guinea’s campaign at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup has already brought Ezekiel Vela a moment he will not forget. The Gulf Komara centre-back scored his first international goal in the dramatic 2-1 victory over Vanuatu, an early reward for a player still establishing himself within the Kapuls setup. Vela’s goal came duringContinue reading “Ezekiel Vela embraces his Kapuls opportunity after first international goal”
Vanuatu United confirm Wanemut, Namatak and Malakai as Chiefs continue building new-look squad
Vanuatu United have continued shaping their squad for the next OFC Pro League season, officially confirming the additions of Vanuatu players Jack Wanemut, Henry Namatak and Andrew Malakai. The announcements provide confirmation of a process that had already become visible during the club’s preparations in Port Vila. All three players had been seen around theContinue reading “Vanuatu United confirm Wanemut, Namatak and Malakai as Chiefs continue building new-look squad”
Kaltak or Kaltack? Inside the Vanuatu football dynasty still deciding matches generations later
Two Vanuatu goals in the opening two rounds of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup have carried a surname that has been appearing in the country’s football for generations. Tony Kaltack found the net against Papua New Guinea before Bill Kaltfer Kaltack scored the winner against Fiji. Different players, different matches, but members of theContinue reading “Kaltak or Kaltack? Inside the Vanuatu football dynasty still deciding matches generations later”
All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts
New Zealand returned to international action for the first time since the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Palestine in Chongqing, China, in a match that gave Darren Bazeley the opportunity to test the depth of his squad and hand three players their senior international debuts. The All Whites twice took theContinue reading “All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts”
New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win
New Caledonia produced an important response to their opening defeat at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, beating Papua New Guinea 2-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to collect their first points of the tournament and move back into contention for a place in the final. Brice Dahite gave the Cagous an early leadContinue reading “New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win”
Solomon Islands fight back three times as Javin Wae rescues another dramatic MSG Cup draw
Solomon Islands once again demonstrated their remarkable ability to survive difficult situations at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, coming from behind three separate times to draw 3-3 with defending champions Vanuatu in another dramatic encounter at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Vanuatu led through Andrew Malakai, Tony Kaltack and Jayson Bule, but every advantageContinue reading “Solomon Islands fight back three times as Javin Wae rescues another dramatic MSG Cup draw”
