The group stage of the 2026 Battle of the Giants came to a dramatic conclusion at Govind Park on Sunday, with Nasinu defeating Suva, Nadi upsetting Rewa, defending champions Labasa winning but still being eliminated, and hosts Ba producing their best performance when qualification was on the line. By the end of the day, theContinue reading “Nasinu stun Suva, Ba deliver when it matters as BOG semi-final lineup is completed”
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Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form
One of Papua New Guinea’s most experienced footballers has returned home — and Tommy Semmy is once again finding the net in the colours where he first established himself as one of the Pacific’s most dangerous attackers. The 31-year-old PNG international returned to PNG Hekari FC for the 2026 Premier Soccer League season after almostContinue reading “Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form”
First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error
Alex Paulsen’s impressive start to life with Motherwell suffered its first major setback at Ibrox, with a costly mistake from the New Zealand goalkeeper deciding his side’s 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The All Whites shot-stopper had quickly established himself as one of Motherwell’s most positively received summer arrivals after joining onContinue reading “First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error”
Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama
Central Coast FC delivered a major statement in the Solomon Islands S-League title race on Saturday, defeating leaders Green Shield FC 5-1 in a remarkable day of football at Lawson Tama Stadium that produced 22 goals across three matches. Fresh from their campaign in the OFC Men’s Champions League, Central Coast showed no signs ofContinue reading “Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama”
Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives
The Fiji Football Association has allowed players with unresolved drug-related disciplinary cases to return to competition, a decision that has already affected the ongoing Battle of the Giants in Ba and comes while the association continues conducting drug tests throughout the tournament. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association’s disciplinary committee decidedContinue reading “Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives”
“If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return
David Supa’s first experience of Fijian football has already brought silverware, a new challenge outside the Solomon Islands and another important chapter in a season that began in the inaugural OFC Professional League. Now, with Ba fighting to keep their Battle of the Giants campaign alive, the Solomon Islands international is looking to finish hisContinue reading ““If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return”
Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title
Fencibles United have written a new chapter in their history after defeating Cashmere Technical 2-1 in Christchurch to lift the Chatham Cup for the first time. The Auckland side entered Saturday’s final having never previously progressed beyond the quarter-finals of New Zealand’s premier knockout competition, but goals from Ronaldo Lopez Munoz and substitute Kodie NicolContinue reading “Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title”
New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship
New Zealand became the second nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after defeating Fiji 2-0 in Apia, while Tahiti kept their own campaign alive with a late equaliser against Vanuatu in Saturday’s Group B action. The Junior All Whites joined Solomon Islands in the last fourContinue reading “New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship”
Rewa through, Suva in control as Pacific stars shape opening two days of BOG 2026
The first two matchdays of the 2026 Battle of the Giants have already reshaped the tournament in Ba, with Rewa securing an early place in the semi-finals, Suva taking control of Group A and players from across the Pacific playing decisive roles throughout the opening rounds. Rewa emerged as the first team to guarantee progressionContinue reading “Rewa through, Suva in control as Pacific stars shape opening two days of BOG 2026”
Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands became the first team from Group A to secure their place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after another strong performance in Samoa, while Papua New Guinea kept their own campaign alive with a six-goal victory over the hosts. The second round of Group A matches produced wins for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship”
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