New Zealand have once again been crowned champions of Oceania at youth level, defeating Tahiti 2-0 in the final of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship at the Samoa Football HQ in Apia. The Junior All Whites secured their tenth title in the competition and their fifth consecutive crown, although Monday’s final proved considerably more difficultContinue reading “New Zealand defeat Tahiti to secure 10th OFC U-19 Men’s Championship title”
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Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji
Papua New Guinea have confirmed a 20-man squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, with head coach Bob Morris combining senior internationals, OFC Pro League players and a younger generation that has emerged strongly through domestic and regional competitions this year. The Kapuls squad includes experienced names such as Ronald Warisan, DanielContinue reading “Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji”
Raymond Gunemba calls on PNGFA to stand with players as unpaid MSG allowances remain unresolved
Papua New Guinea international Raymond Gunemba has called on the PNG Football Association to stand firmly behind its players and reconsider sending a national team to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup if outstanding payments from previous editions remain unpaid. The experienced striker has again raised concerns over money owed to players and officials followingContinue reading “Raymond Gunemba calls on PNGFA to stand with players as unpaid MSG allowances remain unresolved”
New Caledonia go all-local for MSG Cup as financial constraints keep overseas contingent out
New Caledonia will head to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with a dramatically different national team, as new head coach Félix Tagawa has named an 18-man squad made up entirely of players currently based in the territory. The Fédération Calédonienne de Football confirmed the final selection ahead of the tournament in Fiji, where TagawaContinue reading “New Caledonia go all-local for MSG Cup as financial constraints keep overseas contingent out”
Ba complete domestic treble with 18th BOG crown after defeating Rewa at packed Govind Park
Ba FC have completed a remarkable domestic treble in Fiji after defeating Rewa FC 2-1 in the final of the 2026 Battle of the Giants, lifting the trophy on home soil at 4R Stadium, Govind Park. The Men in Black entered the competition having already secured the Extra Premier League and BiC Fiji FACT titlesContinue reading “Ba complete domestic treble with 18th BOG crown after defeating Rewa at packed Govind Park”
Cylo Gope makes history as Horizon Patho bring the Coupe de Calédonie to Maré for the first time
Horizon Patho have written a new chapter in New Caledonian football history after defeating AS Kunié 1-0 in the Coupe de Calédonie final, bringing the trophy to the island of Maré for the first time.In front of more than 4,000 spectators at Stade Numa-Daly, the 70th edition of the competition was decided late in theContinue reading “Cylo Gope makes history as Horizon Patho bring the Coupe de Calédonie to Maré for the first time”
Lae City demand answers from PNGFA after travel chaos derails Hekari United fixture
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”
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”
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