Central Coast FC produced one of their most emphatic performances of the SIFF Super League season, sweeping aside third-placed Ghupo Wantoks 6-0 in a result that underlined just how dangerous the former national champions can still be. The match was effectively decided before the interval. Central Coast overwhelmed Ghupo from the opening stages and wentContinue reading “Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks”
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Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil
Vanuatu football witnessed a landmark occasion at Freshwater Stadium as Vanuatu United defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in Port Vila, in what became the first meeting between two fully professional football clubs ever staged on Vanuatu soil. The match was already historic before kickoff. Vanuatu United were playing their first official home fixture, while CentralContinue reading “Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil”
From Kurukuru champion to U-19 captain: Jayroll Patty stands one win from Solomon Islands history
Jayroll Patty is only 19, but the past year has already taken him through senior international futsal, professional football and now to the captaincy of a Solomon Islands side standing on the verge of history. The young midfielder has emerged as one of the outstanding players of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa, andContinue reading “From Kurukuru champion to U-19 captain: Jayroll Patty stands one win from Solomon Islands history”
Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City
When Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon left Papua New Guinea for Australia in March 2025, their move to Bendigo City attracted attention back home. More than a year later, however, the two Kapuls internationals have largely disappeared from the regional football headlines. Their Australian journey did not end after a short spell: both remained inContinue reading “Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City”
Labasa turn to Jerry Sam as Alvin Chand steps down after BOG elimination
Labasa FC have made a major change to their technical leadership only days after the Babasiga Lions were eliminated from the 2026 Battle of the Giants, with Alvin Chand stepping down as head coach and experienced Solomon Islands coach Jerry Sam taking over the position. The Labasa Football Association officially announced the decision on Tuesday,Continue reading “Labasa turn to Jerry Sam as Alvin Chand steps down after BOG elimination”
Still great: Gagame Feni proves his goals have not gone anywhere at 34
There are players whose influence begins to fade quietly as a new generation takes centre stage. Gagame Feni continues to resist that process. At 34, the Solomon Islands international has once again placed himself among the main protagonists of a major tournament in Fiji, scoring four goals during the group stage of the 2026 BattleContinue reading “Still great: Gagame Feni proves his goals have not gone anywhere at 34”
Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship
The group stage of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship came to an end in Apia with Tahiti producing one of the tournament’s biggest turnarounds to eliminate Fiji, while defending champions New Zealand completed a perfect first phase with a dominant 6-0 victory over Vanuatu. Tuesday’s results completed the semi-final lineup, with Solomon Islands setContinue reading “Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship”
Fiji FA unveils six-team professional league plan to extend pathway beyond Bula FC
Fiji Football Association has revealed plans for a new six-team professional franchise league that could begin in late 2027, in what would represent one of the most significant changes to the structure of domestic football in the country. The proposed competition would introduce privately owned franchises, professional coaching structures and televised matches, creating a newContinue reading “Fiji FA unveils six-team professional league plan to extend pathway beyond Bula FC”
From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run
Paul Francis has found himself at the centre of another football story few would have predicted. Two years after becoming one of the main figures in Real Kakamora’s extraordinary rise in the Solomon Islands S-League, the attacker is now helping Nasinu challenge the established order in Fiji, with the Giant Killers reaching the Battle ofContinue reading “From Real Kakamora to Nasinu: Paul Francis fuels another underdog run”
Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom
The 2026 Battle of the Giants is heading into its decisive weekend with four teams still in contention for the title, but events away from the pitch have increasingly become part of the story. Hosts Ba secured the final semifinal place with a 3-1 victory over Lautoka, only for their qualification to be followed byContinue reading “Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom”
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