Australian defender Hassan Ramazani has described winning the Australia Cup with South Melbourne FC as a dream come true, while expressing his determination to return to Vanuatu United and help the club challenge for the OFC Pro League title in 2027. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the 25-year-old reflected on a remarkable year thatContinue reading “Hassan Ramazani reflects on Australia Cup triumph and sees brighter future for Vanuatu football”
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“With them, we felt strong”: Kiribati captain’s heartfelt tribute to the nation following historic IDC triumph
Kiribati national team captain Teweia Butibara has sent a heartfelt message to his country following Te Itei’s historic triumph at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship in Fiji. After leading his side to the Premier Division title with a commanding 6-1 victory over Seaqaqa, the 27-year-old expressed his gratitude to the supporters, coaches and teammates whoContinue reading ““With them, we felt strong”: Kiribati captain’s heartfelt tribute to the nation following historic IDC triumph”
No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final
Jovilisi Borisi was not expecting to be the centre of attention when Navua faced defending champions Rewa in the semi-finals of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship. The reserve goalkeeper had not even warmed up before coach Rodicks Singh called him into action specifically for the penalty shootout. Minutes later, his two saves had helped NavuaContinue reading “No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final”
“Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa
Navua FC head coach Rodicks Singh has praised his players for overcoming the absence of several important squad members to reach the final of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC). Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center following Saturday’s dramatic victory over defending champions Rewa, Singh admitted that few people expected his team to make itContinue reading ““Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa”
Back where it all began: Merrill Nand rediscovers scoring touch at Rewa as IDC title defence intensifies
Merrill Abel Nand’s return to Rewa FC has brought the Fiji international back to the club where his footballing journey began, and the move is already producing results. After spending several seasons with Suva, the 26-year-old forward has established himself as an important attacking figure for the Delta Tigers, scoring four goals in the openingContinue reading “Back where it all began: Merrill Nand rediscovers scoring touch at Rewa as IDC title defence intensifies”
Tommy Semmy sees promising future for PNG but insists players and football association must do more
Papua New Guinea international Tommy Semmy believes the Kapuls have promising young talent capable of strengthening the national team in the coming years, but insists that greater commitment and continued work from both the players and the country’s football association will be necessary to turn that potential into results. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football CenterContinue reading “Tommy Semmy sees promising future for PNG but insists players and football association must do more”
From sand pitches to IDC history: Teweia Butibara explains Kiribati’s challenge in Fiji
Kiribati’s first match at the FMF Inter-District Championship produced a historic goal, but for Teweia Butibara, the experience in Suva also exposed the enormous difference between the football environment available to many players at home and the conditions they are now encountering in Fiji. The 27-year-old Butibara scored Kiribati’s first-ever goal at the IDC asContinue reading “From sand pitches to IDC history: Teweia Butibara explains Kiribati’s challenge in Fiji”
Iosefa says Kiribati can reach Pacific standard after encouraging IDC debut
Kiribati coach Pine George Holomoana Iosefa believes his side showed that they can compete at a higher Pacific level despite their 4-2 defeat, while admitting that defensive mistakes remain the main area to correct before the team’s next appearance. The result came with disappointment, particularly because Kiribati conceded four times, but Iosefa’s assessment was farContinue reading “Iosefa says Kiribati can reach Pacific standard after encouraging IDC debut”
Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future
Matt Acton originally arrived at Vanuatu United with the profile of a goalkeeper who could bring professional experience to the Pacific’s newest club competition. Less than a year later, his role has become considerably broader. Acton is still a goalkeeper. He is also Vanuatu United’s goalkeeper coach, has worked as goalkeeper coach within the VanuatuContinue reading “Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future”
Nabil Begg sees professional experience shaping Fiji’s new generation after MSG triumph
Fiji’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup triumph may have provided another trophy for the national team, but for Nabil Begg the tournament also offered evidence of a wider transition taking place within Fijian football. The midfielder was part of the Fiji side that recovered during the competition to eventually claim the Melanesian crown on home soil,Continue reading “Nabil Begg sees professional experience shaping Fiji’s new generation after MSG triumph”
