Ilisoni Logaivau’s decision to leave Labasa for Ba at the beginning of 2026 has culminated in one of the most remarkable seasons of his football career. The experienced midfielder was named the Extra Premier League Golden Ball winner on Friday, October 9, recognising his contribution to Ba’s return to the top of Fijian league football.Continue reading “From Labasa to Ba: Golden Ball winner Ilisoni Logaivau caps dream season with historic quadruple”
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Raphael Lea’i leads Solomon Kings’ latest contract renewals ahead of OFC Pro League
Solomon Kings FC have confirmed the return of four players ahead of the inaugural OFC Pro League season, with Solomon Islands international Raphael Lea’i headlining the latest round of contract renewals announced by the club. Alongside Lea’i, the Kings have secured the services of Clivert Sam, Junior David and Fordney Junior, retaining four familiar facesContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i leads Solomon Kings’ latest contract renewals ahead of OFC Pro League”
Kiribati sweep IDC individual awards as Itiata, Martin Jr and Kiteon claim top honours
Kiribati’s historic triumph at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) was accompanied by a clean sweep of the Premier Division’s three major individual awards, with Nabetari Itiata, Bauro Martin Jr and Toom Kiteon receiving recognition for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament in Suva. Nabetari Itiata received the Golden Ball as the competition’s Best Player,Continue reading “Kiribati sweep IDC individual awards as Itiata, Martin Jr and Kiteon claim top honours”
Gordon Iro’s late equaliser denies Central Coast as S-League Round 12 delivers more drama
Green Shield FC rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw against defending champions Central Coast FC in the biggest encounter of Round 12 of the Solomon Islands S-League, with Gordon Iro scoring deep into stoppage time at Lawson Tama Stadium on Saturday. The weekend also brought a convincing victory for Malaita Kingz, another hat-trick from Southern United’sContinue reading “Gordon Iro’s late equaliser denies Central Coast as S-League Round 12 delivers more drama”
Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph
Solomon Islands duo David Supa and John Orobulu, alongside Vanuatu international John Alick, played important roles in Ba FC’s successful 2026 Inter-District Championship (IDC) campaign, helping the Men in Black defeat Navua 2-0 in Sunday’s grand final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Their contributions were part of a historic season for the Fijian club,Continue reading “Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph”
Ba complete historic clean sweep of Fiji football with 2-0 IDC final victory over Navua
Ba FC have completed one of the most remarkable seasons in Fijian football history after defeating Navua 2-0 in the grand final of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) on Sunday, October 11, at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Late goals from Solomon Islands defender David Supa and midfielder Etonia Dogalau secured the Men inContinue reading “Ba complete historic clean sweep of Fiji football with 2-0 IDC final victory over Navua”
SALT FC complete unbeaten season with dominant 11–3 victory in Solomon Islands futsal final
SALT FC have crowned an exceptional 2026 campaign in Solomon Islands futsal, defeating Haura FC 11–3 in the SIFF Super Futsal Top 8 Championship final at Friendship Hall in Honiara on Friday, 9 October. The emphatic victory completed a domestic double for SALT, who had already secured the 2026 SIFF Super Futsal League title withContinue reading “SALT FC complete unbeaten season with dominant 11–3 victory in Solomon Islands futsal final”
From 47 years without a win to champions: Kiribati thrash Seaqaqa 6-1 to claim historic Fiji IDC title
Kiribati have completed one of the most extraordinary campaigns in recent Oceanian football history, defeating Seaqaqa FC 6-1 to win the Premier Division title at the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship on Sunday, October 11. Playing in the tournament for the first time, the Pacific island nation’s senior national team lifted the trophy at HFC BankContinue reading “From 47 years without a win to champions: Kiribati thrash Seaqaqa 6-1 to claim historic Fiji IDC title”
Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua
Dreketi FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship Senior Division after defeating fellow Vanua Levu side Bua FC 1-0 in Sunday’s final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. A second-half goal from Viliame Koroikarawa secured the trophy for the Northern district, ending a 17-year wait since their previous triumph in 2009.Continue reading “Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua”
No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final
Jovilisi Borisi was not expecting to be the centre of attention when Navua faced defending champions Rewa in the semi-finals of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship. The reserve goalkeeper had not even warmed up before coach Rodicks Singh called him into action specifically for the penalty shootout. Minutes later, his two saves had helped NavuaContinue reading “No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final”
