Tuvalu international Jason Alama will arrive in the Netherlands on October 29 as the defender prepares for a two-week opportunity with Dutch professional club VVV-Venlo. The latest information was confirmed directly to Oceania Football Center by Tuvalu Islands Football Association General Secretary and Technical Director Michiel van der Werf. “Jason will arrive in the NetherlandsContinue reading “Tuvalu international Jason Alama to arrive in Netherlands on October 29 for VVV-Venlo opportunity”
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Nadi goalkeeping gamble backfires as Aadil Mohammed is punished for costly positioning errors
Nadi’s decision to change goalkeeper for the opening match of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship proved costly, with new addition Aadil Mohammed enduring a difficult afternoon in the 3-0 defeat to Navua at HFC Bank Stadium. Walter Leoru took the headlines with a hat-trick, but a review of all three goals shows another clear featureContinue reading “Nadi goalkeeping gamble backfires as Aadil Mohammed is punished for costly positioning errors”
Labasa reshuffle IDC squad as PNG stars Rex Naime and Joseph Joe miss tournament
Labasa will begin their 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship campaign with a significantly altered squad after making four late changes to their final 22-player list. Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime, Joseph Joe, Akeimi Ralulu and Melvin Mani have all been removed from the squad ahead of the tournament opener against Suva. Naime’s absence is oneContinue reading “Labasa reshuffle IDC squad as PNG stars Rex Naime and Joseph Joe miss tournament”
Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship
Vanuatu international Walter Leoru produced one of the standout individual performances of the opening day of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, scoring all three goals as Navua defeated Nadi 3-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Leoru broke open a match that had remained goalless for most of the first half, striking twice in theContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship”
Leon Kofana set for S-League return with Malaita Kingz after spell away from the spotlight
Solomon Islands international defender Leon Kofana is set to return to the Telekom S-League with Malaita Kingz after completing his current futsal commitments with SALT Futsal Club. SALT confirmed directly to Oceania Football Center that Kofana is currently focused on futsal but will return to the outdoor game once the club finishes its Top 8Continue reading “Leon Kofana set for S-League return with Malaita Kingz after spell away from the spotlight”
Cashmere Technical hit 10 and Auckland United score seven as NZ National League explodes in extraordinary second round
If the opening weekend of the 2026 New Zealand Men’s National League Championship suggested that the competition could be tight and unpredictable, the second round delivered something completely different. Thirty goals were scored across only five matches, with Cashmere Technical destroying Wellington Phoenix Reserves 10-0, Auckland United putting seven past Napier City Rovers and defendingContinue reading “Cashmere Technical hit 10 and Auckland United score seven as NZ National League explodes in extraordinary second round”
Kiribati score twice but Seaqaqa punish costly errors in historic IDC debut
Kiribati’s first appearance at the FMF Inter-District Championship ended in defeat, but the island nation still found reasons for encouragement after scoring twice in a 4-2 loss to Seaqaqa at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The result gave Seaqaqa all three points in their opening Premier Division Group A match, while Kiribati were immediately confrontedContinue reading “Kiribati score twice but Seaqaqa punish costly errors in historic IDC debut”
Shankar cleared for IDC, but disciplinary case costs him Bula FC offer and OFC Auckland opportunity
Delon Shankar will be allowed to return to the field for Rewa at the FMF Inter-District Championship, but the consequences of his recent disciplinary case have extended well beyond the domestic tournament, with the 19-year-old losing both a Bula FC opportunity and a proposed placement with the Oceania Football Confederation in Auckland. The Fiji FootballContinue reading “Shankar cleared for IDC, but disciplinary case costs him Bula FC offer and OFC Auckland opportunity”
OFC Pro League expands across Pacific for 2027 as Vanuatu joins host circuit and Solomon Islands land the final
The OFC Pro League will look considerably different in its second season. The full 2027 calendar has been released with a wider geographical footprint, a first opportunity for Vanuatu to stage league matches, the decisive stages moved to Solomon Islands and, perhaps most significantly, a completely reworked route from the regular season to the championshipContinue reading “OFC Pro League expands across Pacific for 2027 as Vanuatu joins host circuit and Solomon Islands land the final”
From MSG champion in Suva to Sanatan World Cup final in Auckland: Roy Krishna’s remarkable 24 hours
Roy Krishna had barely finished celebrating one of the most significant international triumphs of his career before he was back on a football pitch — in another country and in a completely different environment. On Saturday, the Fiji captain lifted the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup at HFC Bank Stadium after the Bula Boys defeated VanuatuContinue reading “From MSG champion in Suva to Sanatan World Cup final in Auckland: Roy Krishna’s remarkable 24 hours”
