The OFC Men’s Champions League returns in Fiji from August 9 to 22, bringing together eight clubs from across the Pacific for the region’s main continental competition for domestic champions. Auckland City once again arrive as the benchmark. The New Zealand giants have won a record 13 titles, including the last four editions, and haveContinue reading “OFC Men’s Champions League 2026: Complete Guide to the Eight Teams in Fiji”
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Raphael Lea’i makes immediate Central Coast impact ahead of OFC Champions League challenge
Raphael Lea’i has made an immediate impact on his return to domestic football in the Solomon Islands, scoring his first two goals for Central Coast FC in only his second appearance for the club ahead of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League. The Solomon Islands international struck twice as Central Coast defeated Malaita Kingz 5-2Continue reading “Raphael Lea’i makes immediate Central Coast impact ahead of OFC Champions League challenge”
Galaxy FC take title-winning form and regional blend to Solomon Islands ahead of OFC Champions League
Galaxy FC will take the next stage of their preparations for the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League to Solomon Islands, where the Vanuatu champions are set to play three international friendlies shortly before travelling to Fiji. The Port Vila side will face Malaita Kings on 28 July, defending S-League champions Central Coast FC on 31Continue reading “Galaxy FC take title-winning form and regional blend to Solomon Islands ahead of OFC Champions League”
OFC Pro League Golden Boot winner Alex Saniel makes George Cross debut after Australian move
Vanuatu international striker Alex Saniel has returned to Australian football after completing a mid-season move to Caroline Springs George Cross. The 29-year-old joins the Melbourne-based club following an outstanding campaign with Vanuatu United FC in the inaugural OFC Pro League, where he finished as the competition’s leading scorer with 11 goals. Saniel’s move was completedContinue reading “OFC Pro League Golden Boot winner Alex Saniel makes George Cross debut after Australian move”
Fiji unable to stop New Zealand as Junior All Whites claim 11th consecutive Oceania U-16 title
Fiji’s strong campaign was not enough to stop New Zealand, as the Junior All Whites produced another dominant performance to win the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship final 5-0 at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The final confirmed the challenge Fiji were expected to face against the tournament favourites. Sunil Kumar’s side had reachedContinue reading “Fiji unable to stop New Zealand as Junior All Whites claim 11th consecutive Oceania U-16 title”
New Caledonia international Joseph Athale joins Rewa ahead of OFC Champions League
Rewa FC have completed one of their most intriguing signings ahead of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League, bringing New Caledonia international Joseph Athale to Fiji from professional side Tahiti United. The 31-year-old arrives with considerable experience in Oceania, France and international football. His versatility should provide Rewa with an important tactical option as theContinue reading “New Caledonia international Joseph Athale joins Rewa ahead of OFC Champions League”
Solomon Islands defeat Papua New Guinea on penalties to secure FIFA U-17 World Cup return
Solomon Islands have secured Oceania’s final qualification place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027 after defeating Papua New Guinea in a dramatic penalty shootout at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Henry Fa’arodo’s side recovered from conceding in the second half to draw 1-1 with the tournament hosts before winning the shootout 4-1,Continue reading “Solomon Islands defeat Papua New Guinea on penalties to secure FIFA U-17 World Cup return”
Solomon Islands’ S-League returns, but administrative problems have left some of the country’s biggest clubs outside
The SIFF Super League returns this weekend after a lengthy delay, but the beginning of a new season cannot conceal a difficult question for football in Solomon Islands: how can the country’s leading domestic competition move forward without several of the clubs that defined its recent history? Central Coast will begin their title defence asContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ S-League returns, but administrative problems have left some of the country’s biggest clubs outside”
Papua New Guinea talent heads to England after earning place at 433 Football Academy
A promising footballer from Papua New Guinea has taken an important step towards his professional ambitions, with Ruach Wemin leaving Australia to continue his development at the 433 Football Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The academy confirmed Wemin’s arrival through its social media channels, welcoming the Papua New Guinean as the number ten of Southern StrikersContinue reading “Papua New Guinea talent heads to England after earning place at 433 Football Academy”
World Cup-bound Fiji and New Zealand meet for Oceania U-16 title in Port Moresby
Fiji and New Zealand have already secured their places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027, but their campaign in Papua New Guinea is not over. The two sides will meet at the PNG Football Stadium this Saturday to decide the champions of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship. The final kicks off at 7:30pm localContinue reading “World Cup-bound Fiji and New Zealand meet for Oceania U-16 title in Port Moresby”
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