Vanuatu football is set for a major occasion this week as Central Coast Mariners prepare to face Vanuatu United in a two-match series at Freshwater Stadium, bringing one of Australia’s most established professional clubs to Port Vila. The Mariners arrived in Vanuatu ahead of the opening fixture scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September, with the firstContinue reading “Central Coast Mariners bring A-League pedigree to Port Vila for Vanuatu United series”
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PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later
Almost a decade after guiding Papua New Guinea to one of the greatest achievements in the country’s football history, former Kapuls head coach Flemming Serritslev says an old chapter remains unresolved. The Danish coach, who took PNG to the final of the 2016 OFC Nations Cup, has told Oceania Football Center that he is stillContinue reading “PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later”
Vanuatu leave out Alex Saniel as Richard Iwai names reshaped squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title defence
Vanuatu will defend their MSG Prime Minister’s Cup crown with a significantly reshaped national team after the Vanuatu Football Federation confirmed a 20-man squad for the 2026 tournament in Fiji. The selection, which will be led by Richard Iwai, contains a mixture of experienced internationals and a considerable number of players with limited exposure atContinue reading “Vanuatu leave out Alex Saniel as Richard Iwai names reshaped squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title defence”
“There should be no room for match-fixing”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh makes strong integrity statement after BOG exit
Navua head coach Rodicks Singh has made one of the strongest public statements of the 2026 Battle of the Giants after his side bowed out of the tournament, using a social media post to stress the importance of integrity and fair play following Navua’s final group-stage match against Labasa. Although Navua were already out ofContinue reading ““There should be no room for match-fixing”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh makes strong integrity statement after BOG exit”
Galaxy core spotted training with Vanuatu United as club shapes new-look squad for second OFC Pro League season
Vanuatu United appear to be preparing significant changes to their playing group ahead of the second season of the OFC Pro League, with a number of established Vanuatu internationals and recent Galaxy FC players now training with the country’s professional club in Port Vila. No complete list of new signings has yet been announced byContinue reading “Galaxy core spotted training with Vanuatu United as club shapes new-look squad for second OFC Pro League season”
New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage
Solomon Islands confirmed themselves as one of the leading contenders at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship by completing a perfect Group A campaign, while New Caledonia produced the performance of the final matchday with a remarkable 7-0 demolition of Papua New Guinea to secure the second semi-final berth. The final round in Apia began withContinue reading “New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage”
Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy
The Fiji Football Association is preparing to review its social drug policy, with tougher sanctions for offending players potentially on the way following renewed concerns surrounding drug cases in domestic football. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association intends to conduct a full review of the existing policy before October, with proposedContinue reading “Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy”
“Football is not a career in Fiji”: Bruce Hughes explains BOG absence and highlights reality facing local players
Nasinu striker Bruce Hughes has explained why he is not taking part in the 2026 Battle of the Giants, but his public message went considerably further than simply addressing his absence from the tournament. One of the most productive forwards in the current Fiji Premier League season, Hughes used the questions surrounding him to speakContinue reading ““Football is not a career in Fiji”: Bruce Hughes explains BOG absence and highlights reality facing local players”
Vanuatu football mourns former FIFA assistant referee Alick Lukai after 26 years of service
Vanuatu football is mourning the passing of Alick Lukai, a long-serving referee and former FIFA assistant referee whose involvement in the game stretched for more than two decades. Tributes have emerged from across the Port Vila football community following the news of Lukai’s death, remembering an official who remained involved in local football until onlyContinue reading “Vanuatu football mourns former FIFA assistant referee Alick Lukai after 26 years of service”
Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League
Football in French Polynesia is preparing for a significant structural change, with the Fédération Tahitienne de Football introducing a new domestic format that will separate the championships of Tahiti and Moorea before bringing their leading clubs together in a new Super Ligue. The reform will come into effect for the 2026/27 season and changes notContinue reading “Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League”
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