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”
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“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”
Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud
For Ona Sabetian, wearing the Solomon Islands shirt will mean much more than simply representing another country on the football pitch. Born in New Zealand to a Solomon Islands mother and an Iranian father, the 19-year-old attacker is preparing to embrace one of the most important moments of his young career after being selected forContinue reading “Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud”
Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus
Four years ago, Oceania presented a united front behind Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the 2023 FIFA presidential election, all 11 members of the Oceania Football Confederation were publicly committed to the Swiss administrator. OFC president Lambert Maltock announced the region’s unanimous support, praising what FIFA had delivered for football across the Pacific. That unity noContinue reading “Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus”
Raphael Lea’i delivers when it matters most: hat-trick sends Central Coast into historic OFC Champions League final
Raphael Lea’i has produced one of the most memorable performances of his career, scoring a hat-trick as Central Coast FC defeated Galaxy FC 3-2 after extra time to reach the final of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League. The Solomon Islands star decided an extraordinary semi-final at Four R Stadium in Ba, scoring twice beforeContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i delivers when it matters most: hat-trick sends Central Coast into historic OFC Champions League final”
Willian Medina on historic OFC Champions League run and his journey to Galaxy FC
Willian Medina has become one of the outstanding names of the 2026 OFC Champions League, with the Brazilian striker producing an extraordinary nine goals in three matches to help Galaxy FC reach the semi-finals in Fiji. Three matches have brought three hat-tricks for the 33-year-old, an unprecedented sequence in the competition and a remarkable beginningContinue reading “Willian Medina on historic OFC Champions League run and his journey to Galaxy FC”
