Vanuatu United have added two more Vanuatu internationals to their squad, officially confirming the signings of experienced midfielder Bong Kalo and left-back Semici Kaltack as the Chiefs continue reshaping their group ahead of the next OFC Pro League season. Kalo’s arrival had been developing for several weeks. The 29-year-old was among the group of GalaxyContinue reading “Vanuatu United confirm Bong Kalo and Semici Kaltack as Chiefs continue major local rebuild”
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Jack Perniskie takes first senior step in England with MK Dons debut
New Zealand teenager Jack Perniskie has taken the most significant step yet in his move to English football, making his senior debut for MK Dons only a few months after leaving the Wellington Phoenix pathway. The 18-year-old forward was introduced late in MK Dons’ 4-1 EFL Trophy victory over Crawley Town on September 22, earningContinue reading “Jack Perniskie takes first senior step in England with MK Dons debut”
All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing
New Zealand produced one of their strongest performances of 2026 to defeat China 3-0 in Chongqing, with Tyler Bindon, Ben Waine and Owen Parker-Price all finding the net as the All Whites continued their Asian tour unbeaten. After being held to a 2-2 draw by Palestine in their opening match of the window, Darren Bazeley’sContinue reading “All Whites sweep China aside as Bindon, Waine and Parker-Price strike in Chongqing”
Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return
Tahiti began a new chapter under head coach Joël Fréchet with a 3-1 victory over Cook Islands in Rarotonga, marking a successful return to international football for the Toa Aito after more than a year away from senior international competition. Saturday’s friendly carried significance for both nations. For Tahiti, it was their first senior internationalContinue reading “Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return”
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”
PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive
Papua New Guinea became the first team to secure a place in the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after defeating Vanuatu 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, while Solomon Islands strengthened their own qualification hopes with a narrow 1-0 victory over New Caledonia. The latest round of matches provided an important turnContinue reading “PNG book Women’s MSG Cup final as Solomon Islands keep their hopes alive”
Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands
Tahiti are ready to begin a new chapter at senior international level, with new head coach Joël Fréchet naming his first Toa Aito squad for two friendly matches against Cook Islands in Rarotonga. The national team will face Cook Islands at the CIFA Complex on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm local time,Continue reading “Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands”
Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series
The Cook Islands men’s national team is preparing to play at home for the first time in 28 years, and the long-awaited return to Rarotonga will also provide the first look at a significantly reshaped side under new head coach Rhys Ruka. Tahiti will visit the CIFA Complex for two internationals on September 26 andContinue reading “Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series”
Vanuatu United confirm Wanemut, Namatak and Malakai as Chiefs continue building new-look squad
Vanuatu United have continued shaping their squad for the next OFC Pro League season, officially confirming the additions of Vanuatu players Jack Wanemut, Henry Namatak and Andrew Malakai. The announcements provide confirmation of a process that had already become visible during the club’s preparations in Port Vila. All three players had been seen around theContinue reading “Vanuatu United confirm Wanemut, Namatak and Malakai as Chiefs continue building new-look squad”
All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts
New Zealand returned to international action for the first time since the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Palestine in Chongqing, China, in a match that gave Darren Bazeley the opportunity to test the depth of his squad and hand three players their senior international debuts. The All Whites twice took theContinue reading “All Whites held by Palestine as three players make New Zealand debuts”
