Fiji are champions of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after defeating defending champions Vanuatu 1-0 in the men’s final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, completing a remarkable recovery from a difficult start to the tournament and lifting a Melanesian senior men’s title for the first time since 2000. Thomas Dunn scored the goalContinue reading “Thomas Dunn fires Fiji past Vanuatu as Bula Boys end 26-year wait for Melanesian crown”
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Vanuatu defend their Melanesian crown against hosts Fiji in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final
Vanuatu arrived in Fiji carrying the title of Melanesian champions. On Saturday, they will have to defeat the host nation in its own stadium to take it home again. The defending champions face Fiji in the men’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, bringing together two teams that finished levelContinue reading “Vanuatu defend their Melanesian crown against hosts Fiji in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final”
Fiji FA suspends Delon Shankar and Melvin Mani indefinitely as camp breaches rule both players out of IDC
Fiji Football Association has taken major disciplinary action against two national-team players, suspending Rewa’s Delon Shankar and Labasa’s Melvin Mani from all football until further notice following separate breaches connected to Fiji’s national-team camp. The decision immediately rules both players out of the upcoming FMF Inter-District Championship and creates an important setback for Rewa andContinue reading “Fiji FA suspends Delon Shankar and Melvin Mani indefinitely as camp breaches rule both players out of IDC”
Suva turn to New Zealand-based reinforcements in push for 15th IDC crown
Suva FC have added four New Zealand-based players to their squad for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, strengthening the Capital City side ahead of a demanding tournament they will play on home soil. Former Ba player Emosi Navaba has been included alongside James Hoyt, Andrew Naicker and Shiville Salesh Kumar in the 22-man squad submittedContinue reading “Suva turn to New Zealand-based reinforcements in push for 15th IDC crown”
Fiji join Vanuatu in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after decisive final day
Fiji will face defending champions Vanuatu in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after a tense final round in Suva saw the Bula Boys come from behind to defeat New Caledonia 2-1, while Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea shared a 1-1 draw. The two results completed a compelling round-robin stage at HFC BankContinue reading “Fiji join Vanuatu in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after decisive final day”
Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round
The round-robin stage of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup reaches its conclusion on Wednesday at HFC Bank Stadium, with Vanuatu already having completed their schedule and the other four Melanesian nations entering one final day that will determine who advances to Saturday’s grand final. After four rounds that have produced dramatic comebacks, late goalsContinue reading “Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round”
Scott Wara joins Rewa for IDC title defence after completing Australian season
Fiji international defender Scott Wara will strengthen Rewa FC for the upcoming FMF Inter-District Championship, adding experience to the defending champions as they prepare for another major domestic campaign. Fiji Football Association chief executive Mohammed Yusuf has confirmed that Wara will be available to represent the Delta Tigers, with his International Transfer Certificate already receivedContinue reading “Scott Wara joins Rewa for IDC title defence after completing Australian season”
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”
Vanuatu hit five past New Caledonia as Solomon Islands stun hosts Fiji at Women’s MSG Cup
The third matchday of the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup produced two significant results at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with Vanuatu delivering the biggest victory of their campaign so far before Solomon Islands defeated hosts Fiji to strengthen their position in the race for the final. Vanuatu were emphatic in a 5-0 victoryContinue reading “Vanuatu hit five past New Caledonia as Solomon Islands stun hosts Fiji at Women’s MSG Cup”
