The Tuvalu Islands Football Association (TIFA) is working towards organising a Four Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 2027, potentially bringing together several Pacific national teams for a new international football competition. The plans were revealed in an official invitation sent to the Kiribati Islands Football Federation on 15 October, signed by TIFAContinue reading “Tuvalu proposes Four Nations Cup in New Zealand for January 2027”
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Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign
Darren Bazeley will leave his position as New Zealand national team head coach at the end of 2026, with New Zealand Football deciding not to extend his contract despite the 54-year-old’s desire to continue leading the All Whites towards the next FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed by the national association on Saturday, 24Continue reading “Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign”
New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory
New Zealand winger Matt Ellis made an extraordinary start to his A-League career on Friday, 23 October, scoring with his first touch for Perth Glory just seconds after coming off the bench during a 2-1 defeat against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. The 25-year-old, who joined Perth in September following a successful season in OceaniaContinue reading “New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory”
All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh
New Zealand international goalkeeper Jamie Searle has completed another move in English football, joining National League club Wealdstone on a non-contract agreement after a brief spell with Eastleigh. The 25-year-old has changed clubs for the second time in little more than a month, having joined Eastleigh on a short-term arrangement in September following his departureContinue reading “All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh”
Nikao Sokattak and Avatiu crowned Cook Islands champions and secure Oceania qualification
Nikao Sokattak FC and Avatiu FC have been crowned champions of the Cook Islands’ principal domestic football competitions for 2026, securing the men’s and women’s titles respectively and earning the opportunity to represent the country in Oceania’s continental club tournaments next year. The Cook Islands Football Association confirmed the championship presentations following Round 14 ofContinue reading “Nikao Sokattak and Avatiu crowned Cook Islands champions and secure Oceania qualification”
Suva FA begin search for new head coach following disappointing IDC campaign
Suva Football Association have opened applications for the position of head coach of their senior men’s team, signalling a potential change in the capital city’s coaching structure following a disappointing conclusion to the 2026 Fijian football season. The association published an official recruitment notice inviting experienced coaches to express their interest in leading one ofContinue reading “Suva FA begin search for new head coach following disappointing IDC campaign”
Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard
Vanuatu’s national beach soccer team paid a touching tribute to the late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard during their visit to French Polynesia for the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, visiting his family in Papara to honour a footballer whose life connected both Pacific nations. The visit was confirmed by the Oceania Football Confederation,Continue reading “Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard”
From the Trobriand Islands to the OFC Pro League: Tallis Primo and Joshua Urro join PNG Hekari
PNG Hekari FC have secured the services of Kula FC midfielders Tallis Primo and Joshua Urro as the club continues strengthening its squad for the 2027 OFC Pro League season. The two players were officially handed over to Hekari’s management on Tuesday, October 13, following an agreement involving Kula FC executives and head coach PercyContinue reading “From the Trobriand Islands to the OFC Pro League: Tallis Primo and Joshua Urro join PNG Hekari”
Papua New Guinea Bilums to face Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and Ghana in Morocco World Cup playoffs
Papua New Guinea’s women’s national team will travel to Morocco in November for the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament, with the Bilums facing Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and Ghana as they pursue a historic first appearance at the global competition. FIFA confirmed on 20 October that the six-nation preliminary tournamentContinue reading “Papua New Guinea Bilums to face Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and Ghana in Morocco World Cup playoffs”
Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila
The 2026/27 Port Vila Football Association Super League Opening Cup reaches its semifinal stage on Saturday, 24 October, with Tafea FC facing reigning league champions Galaxy FC and Ifira Black Bird FC meeting North Efate United FC at Port Vila Stadium. All four clubs advanced from the group stage unbeaten, each collecting four points fromContinue reading “Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila”
