Fiji Football Association has confirmed that three players returned positive drug tests during the group stage of the 2026 Battle of the Giants, adding another development to an issue that has increasingly surrounded one of the country’s biggest football tournaments. According to FBC News, 72 tests were conducted across the three days of group-stage competition.Continue reading “BOG drug-testing total rises to three positive cases as Fiji FA scrutiny intensifies”
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Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League
Joe Bell has joined a small group in New Zealand football history after making his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League proper for Viking FK. The All Whites midfielder played the full 90 minutes as the Norwegian champions began their league-phase campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday. Viking wereContinue reading “Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League”
Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks
Central Coast FC produced one of their most emphatic performances of the SIFF Super League season, sweeping aside third-placed Ghupo Wantoks 6-0 in a result that underlined just how dangerous the former national champions can still be. The match was effectively decided before the interval. Central Coast overwhelmed Ghupo from the opening stages and wentContinue reading “Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks”
Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil
Vanuatu football witnessed a landmark occasion at Freshwater Stadium as Vanuatu United defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in Port Vila, in what became the first meeting between two fully professional football clubs ever staged on Vanuatu soil. The match was already historic before kickoff. Vanuatu United were playing their first official home fixture, while CentralContinue reading “Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil”
Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City
When Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon left Papua New Guinea for Australia in March 2025, their move to Bendigo City attracted attention back home. More than a year later, however, the two Kapuls internationals have largely disappeared from the regional football headlines. Their Australian journey did not end after a short spell: both remained inContinue reading “Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City”
Labasa turn to Jerry Sam as Alvin Chand steps down after BOG elimination
Labasa FC have made a major change to their technical leadership only days after the Babasiga Lions were eliminated from the 2026 Battle of the Giants, with Alvin Chand stepping down as head coach and experienced Solomon Islands coach Jerry Sam taking over the position. The Labasa Football Association officially announced the decision on Tuesday,Continue reading “Labasa turn to Jerry Sam as Alvin Chand steps down after BOG elimination”
Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship
The group stage of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship came to an end in Apia with Tahiti producing one of the tournament’s biggest turnarounds to eliminate Fiji, while defending champions New Zealand completed a perfect first phase with a dominant 6-0 victory over Vanuatu. Tuesday’s results completed the semi-final lineup, with Solomon Islands setContinue reading “Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship”
Fiji FA unveils six-team professional league plan to extend pathway beyond Bula FC
Fiji Football Association has revealed plans for a new six-team professional franchise league that could begin in late 2027, in what would represent one of the most significant changes to the structure of domestic football in the country. The proposed competition would introduce privately owned franchises, professional coaching structures and televised matches, creating a newContinue reading “Fiji FA unveils six-team professional league plan to extend pathway beyond Bula FC”
Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom
The 2026 Battle of the Giants is heading into its decisive weekend with four teams still in contention for the title, but events away from the pitch have increasingly become part of the story. Hosts Ba secured the final semifinal place with a 3-1 victory over Lautoka, only for their qualification to be followed byContinue reading “Ba tunnel controversy adds to turbulent BOG as semifinals loom”
Central Coast Mariners bring A-League pedigree to Port Vila for Vanuatu United series
Vanuatu football is set for a major occasion this week as Central Coast Mariners prepare to face Vanuatu United in a two-match series at Freshwater Stadium, bringing one of Australia’s most established professional clubs to Port Vila. The Mariners arrived in Vanuatu ahead of the opening fixture scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September, with the firstContinue reading “Central Coast Mariners bring A-League pedigree to Port Vila for Vanuatu United series”
