New Caledonian forward Jaushua Sotirio has joined Avondale FC ahead of the 2026 Australian Championship, returning to Australian football after a spell in Singapore with Hougang United. The experienced attacker is among nine new players recruited by the reigning NPL Victoria champions as they prepare to compete for another national trophy. Sotirio, who turned 31Continue reading “New Caledonia’s Jaushua Sotirio joins Avondale as NPL Victoria champions strengthen attack ahead of Australian Championship”
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New Caledonia Super Ligue title race wide open as Gaïca and Magenta enter final two rounds level on points
The 2026 New Caledonia Super Ligue is heading towards a dramatic conclusion, with four clubs still competing for the championship and just two rounds remaining. ASC Gaïca and AS Magenta are level at the top with 49 points each, while AS Lössi and defending champions Tiga Sport remain firmly in contention, setting up an excitingContinue reading “New Caledonia Super Ligue title race wide open as Gaïca and Magenta enter final two rounds level on points”
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”
Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence
Defending champions Vanuatu have placed themselves in a strong position in the race for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after coming from behind to defeat New Caledonia 4-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The final score suggested a comfortable victory, but the contest was far tighter for most of the afternoon. NewContinue reading “Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence”
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”
Raphael Lea’i inspires Solomon Islands to important victory over New Caledonia
Solomon Islands collected their first victory of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after defeating New Caledonia 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Both goals arrived during the second half after New Caledonia had resisted the Bonitos throughout a goalless opening 45 minutes. Raphael Lea’i was among the scorers, delivering another important contribution forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i inspires Solomon Islands to important victory over New Caledonia”
New Caledonia go all-local for MSG Cup as financial constraints keep overseas contingent out
New Caledonia will head to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with a dramatically different national team, as new head coach Félix Tagawa has named an 18-man squad made up entirely of players currently based in the territory. The Fédération Calédonienne de Football confirmed the final selection ahead of the tournament in Fiji, where TagawaContinue reading “New Caledonia go all-local for MSG Cup as financial constraints keep overseas contingent out”
Cylo Gope makes history as Horizon Patho bring the Coupe de Calédonie to Maré for the first time
Horizon Patho have written a new chapter in New Caledonian football history after defeating AS Kunié 1-0 in the Coupe de Calédonie final, bringing the trophy to the island of Maré for the first time.In front of more than 4,000 spectators at Stade Numa-Daly, the 70th edition of the competition was decided late in theContinue reading “Cylo Gope makes history as Horizon Patho bring the Coupe de Calédonie to Maré for the first time”
New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place
New Zealand left no room for another surprise at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, sweeping aside New Caledonia 6-1 in the second semi-final in Apia to book their place in the final and confirm qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The defending champions controlled the contest from the opening stages and gradually turnedContinue reading “New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place”
Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands became the first team from Group A to secure their place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after another strong performance in Samoa, while Papua New Guinea kept their own campaign alive with a six-goal victory over the hosts. The second round of Group A matches produced wins for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship”
