Jimson Abana could be approaching the end of his spell with Nadi after a productive individual season in Fiji, with the Solomon Islands forward considering several possibilities for 2027 while continuing to pursue opportunities abroad. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, Abana confirmed that Nadi management would like him to remain at the club, butContinue reading “Jimson Abana eyes new challenge after nine-goal Nadi season as overseas and Solomon Islands ambitions grow”
Category Archives: Articles
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”
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”
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”
“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”
“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”
“I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji
John Orobulu has quickly rediscovered his scoring touch in Fiji after a difficult spell in the inaugural OFC Professional League, with the Solomon Islands striker telling Oceania Football Center that being used away from his natural position was one of the factors behind his limited goal return with PNG Hekari. The 26-year-old has been oneContinue reading ““I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji”
Same badge, different team: Auckland FC’s FIFA debut raises uncomfortable questions over OFC Pro League credibility
Auckland FC’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Saudi giants Al-Ahli in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup was, on the pitch, a respectable first appearance on the global stage. The New Zealand club competed well against the AFC Champions League Elite winners and remained in the contest until the end in Jeddah. Yet the match also exposed anContinue reading “Same badge, different team: Auckland FC’s FIFA debut raises uncomfortable questions over OFC Pro League credibility”
From Vanuatu champions to OFC history: Roberson Felipe and Willian Medina leave their mark on Galaxy FC
Galaxy FC have said farewell to Brazilian duo Roberson Felipe dos Santos Ribeiro and Willian dos Santos Medina, bringing to an end a highly successful period in Vanuatu in which the pair became central figures in one of the club’s strongest seasons in recent years. The two players have now returned to Brazil following Galaxy’sContinue reading “From Vanuatu champions to OFC history: Roberson Felipe and Willian Medina leave their mark on Galaxy FC”
