Brazilian professional footballer and content creator Sergio Barboza Jr. has travelled to French Polynesia with an unusual objective: finding a club in Oceania and completing a personal football journey that has already taken him through the other five FIFA confederations. Better known to his Brazilian audience as “Jogador Dublê”, the 33-year-old has built a careerContinue reading “Brazilian pro footballer and YouTuber races against time to secure Tahiti move”
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15-year-old Bomecge Basananuc completes stunning rise from PNG U-16s to senior Kapuls in 2026
Few footballers experience three different levels of international football in the space of a single season. Bomecge Basananuc has done exactly that in 2026 — while still only 15 years old. The Lae City defender has gone from representing Papua New Guinea at U-19 and U-16 level to earning his place with the senior KapulsContinue reading “15-year-old Bomecge Basananuc completes stunning rise from PNG U-16s to senior Kapuls in 2026”
Vanuatu United confirm Bong Kalo and Semici Kaltack as Chiefs continue major local rebuild
Vanuatu United have added two more Vanuatu internationals to their squad, officially confirming the signings of experienced midfielder Bong Kalo and left-back Semici Kaltack as the Chiefs continue reshaping their group ahead of the next OFC Pro League season. Kalo’s arrival had been developing for several weeks. The 29-year-old was among the group of GalaxyContinue reading “Vanuatu United confirm Bong Kalo and Semici Kaltack as Chiefs continue major local rebuild”
Jack Perniskie takes first senior step in England with MK Dons debut
New Zealand teenager Jack Perniskie has taken the most significant step yet in his move to English football, making his senior debut for MK Dons only a few months after leaving the Wellington Phoenix pathway. The 18-year-old forward was introduced late in MK Dons’ 4-1 EFL Trophy victory over Crawley Town on September 22, earningContinue reading “Jack Perniskie takes first senior step in England with MK Dons debut”
All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing
New Zealand produced one of their strongest performances of 2026 to defeat China 3-0 in Chongqing, with Tyler Bindon, Ben Waine and Owen Parker-Price all finding the net as the All Whites continued their Asian tour unbeaten. After being held to a 2-2 draw by Palestine in their opening match of the window, Darren Bazeley’sContinue reading “All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing”
Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return
Tahiti began a new chapter under head coach Joël Fréchet with a 3-1 victory over Cook Islands in Rarotonga, marking a successful return to international football for the Toa Aito after more than a year away from senior international competition. Saturday’s friendly carried significance for both nations. For Tahiti, it was their first senior internationalContinue reading “Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return”
Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence
Defending champions Vanuatu have placed themselves in a strong position in the race for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after coming from behind to defeat New Caledonia 4-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The final score suggested a comfortable victory, but the contest was far tighter for most of the afternoon. NewContinue reading “Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence”
Roy Krishna and Sterling Vasconcellos fire Fiji past PNG to revive MSG Cup final hopes
Fiji finally claimed their first victory of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup on Sunday night, producing a much-improved performance to defeat Papua New Guinea 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. With only one point from their opening two matches, the Bula Boys entered the encounter knowing that another setback would leave their hopesContinue reading “Roy Krishna and Sterling Vasconcellos fire Fiji past PNG to revive MSG Cup final hopes”
Kiribati step into Fiji’s IDC with locally-built national team ready for rare international test
Kiribati will enter one of Fiji football’s most historic competitions in October with something the country rarely receives: a genuine run of competitive matches outside its own borders. The Kiribati national team has been invited to participate in the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, becoming the first overseas national side to enter the tournament. Kiribati willContinue reading “Kiribati step into Fiji’s IDC with locally-built national team ready for rare international test”
PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive
Papua New Guinea became the first team to secure a place in the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after defeating Vanuatu 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, while Solomon Islands strengthened their own qualification hopes with a narrow 1-0 victory over New Caledonia. The latest round of matches provided an important turnContinue reading “PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive”
