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”
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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”
IDC pools confirmed as Fiji’s biggest domestic tournament takes shape
The pools for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship have been confirmed, setting up a packed week of football as Fiji’s biggest domestic tournament returns to HFC Bank Stadium in Suva from October 6 to 11. The Super Premier division draw has produced two competitive groups. Group A brings together Labasa, Rewa, Suva and Nasinu, whileContinue reading “IDC pools confirmed as Fiji’s biggest domestic tournament takes shape”
Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji
Vanuatu recovered from their opening-day disappointment to claim a crucial 1-0 victory over hosts Fiji in the second men’s matchday of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Bill Kaltack scored the only goal of the game during the second half, finishing an excellent Vanuatu attacking move inside Fiji’s penaltyContinue reading “Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji”
Meet Abdullah Khairati: the Canadian-Fijian midfielder taking his first steps with the Bula Boys
Abdullah Khairati may still be a new name to many followers of Fiji football, but the 18-year-old midfielder has already taken a significant step in his international career. Born and developed in Canada, Khairati represents a new generation of overseas-based Fijian players beginning to emerge through the national-team system. After featuring for Fiji at theContinue reading “Meet Abdullah Khairati: the Canadian-Fijian midfielder taking his first steps with the Bula Boys”
Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands
Ba defender Isimeli Gavidi made his senior international debut for Fiji on the opening day of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, starting in the Bula Boys’ dramatic 3-3 draw against Solomon Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. At 20 years old, Gavidi was given a major opportunity by head coach Stéphane Auvray inContinue reading “Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands”
Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch
Fiji captain Roy Krishna’s opening goal against Solomon Islands at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup has generated major debate after supporters examined the available broadcast replay. Some fans have argued that there cannot be an offside offence because the move began with a Fiji corner kick. That rule is correct only when a player receivesContinue reading “Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch”
Roy Krishna backs Abdullah Khairati after teenager completes rapid rise to Fiji senior team
Abdullah Khairati’s rapid progression through Fiji football has reached another important milestone, with the Vancouver-based youngster making his senior international debut for the Bula Boys at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and receiving public backing from national team captain Roy Krishna shortly afterwards. Khairati featured for Fiji against Solomon Islands in the Bula Boys’Continue reading “Roy Krishna backs Abdullah Khairati after teenager completes rapid rise to Fiji senior team”
Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw
Fiji appeared to be cruising towards a winning start to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup when Thomas Dunn put the hosts 3–1 ahead early in the second half. Yet an avoidable red card, a gradual loss of territorial control and an increasingly confident Solomon Islands response transformed the contest. Jayroll Patty reduced the deficitContinue reading “Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw”
From BOG disappointment to national duty: Gabriele Matanisiga turns focus to Fiji’s MSG Cup challenge
Gabriele Matanisiga is already looking ahead. Only days after the disappointment of Rewa’s defeat in the Battle of the Giants final, the defender has shifted his attention to a new responsibility: representing Fiji at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup on home soil. The timing creates an interesting contrast. Matanisiga arrives in the national campContinue reading “From BOG disappointment to national duty: Gabriele Matanisiga turns focus to Fiji’s MSG Cup challenge”
