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”
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Ferdallas Namuesh relishes Papua New Guinea return as Kapuls turn focus to New Caledonia
Papua New Guinea made an ideal start to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with a dramatic victory over defending champions Vanuatu, and for experienced defender Ferdallas Namuesh, the opening match carried an additional significance: the opportunity to wear the Kapuls colours again. PNG overturned a late deficit to defeat Vanuatu 2-1 at HFC BankContinue reading “Ferdallas Namuesh relishes Papua New Guinea return as Kapuls turn focus to New Caledonia”
Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football
Brian Kaltak has established himself as one of the Pacific’s most successful footballers, but as another A-League season approaches, the Vanuatu international believes the game in his homeland still has significant ground to make up. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the Perth Glory defender discussed his preparations for the 2026/27 season, the future ofContinue reading “Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football”
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”
Danford Fiumae’s rapid rise continues as Solomon Islands teenager targets MSG breakthrough and professional future
Danford Fiumae has travelled a long way in a short time. From playing football on the streets and grass fields of Auki, the young midfielder has progressed through Solomon Islands futsal and youth football, earned his first senior national-team call-up and is now preparing for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with another ambition inContinue reading “Danford Fiumae’s rapid rise continues as Solomon Islands teenager targets MSG breakthrough and professional future”
“It’s hard to remain a champion”: Etonia Dogalau on Ba’s treble, Fiji omission and what comes next
Ba have returned to the top of Fijian football in emphatic fashion in 2026, and Etonia Dogalau has been one of the players directly involved in a season that has restored the Men in Black’s status as the country’s dominant domestic force. With the Fiji FACT, Extra Premier League and Battle of the Giants alreadyContinue reading ““It’s hard to remain a champion”: Etonia Dogalau on Ba’s treble, Fiji omission and what comes next”
From futsal in Solomon Islands to leading Nasinu: Billy Afi makes his mark at the Battle of the Giants
Billy Afi’s journey from futsal in Solomon Islands to becoming one of Nasinu’s leading figures in Fiji has taken another significant step at the 2026 Battle of the Giants, where the midfielder has captained the side, scored important goals and helped them reach the semifinals. The Solomon Islander has been one of the standout figuresContinue reading “From futsal in Solomon Islands to leading Nasinu: Billy Afi makes his mark at the Battle of the Giants”
Jimson Abana eyes new challenge after nine-goal Nadi season as overseas and Solomon Islands ambitions grow
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”
PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later
Almost a decade after guiding Papua New Guinea to one of the greatest achievements in the country’s football history, former Kapuls head coach Flemming Serritslev says an old chapter remains unresolved. The Danish coach, who took PNG to the final of the 2016 OFC Nations Cup, has told Oceania Football Center that he is stillContinue reading “PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later”
“If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return
David Supa’s first experience of Fijian football has already brought silverware, a new challenge outside the Solomon Islands and another important chapter in a season that began in the inaugural OFC Professional League. Now, with Ba fighting to keep their Battle of the Giants campaign alive, the Solomon Islands international is looking to finish hisContinue reading ““If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return”
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