Former Auckland City goalkeeper Nathan Garrow made an impressive first-team debut for Stellenbosch FC in South Africa, keeping a clean sheet as his new club defeated Durban City 2-0 in the Carling Knockout Cup on Wednesday, October 28. The 21-year-old New Zealander was named in the starting line-up by coach Gavin Hunt for the RoundContinue reading “Nathan Garrow keeps clean sheet on Stellenbosch debut as South African club advance in Carling Knockout”
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Solomon Islands secure final rematch with Tahiti as Salem breaks OFC beach soccer scoring record
Solomon Islands and Tahiti will meet in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after both nations completed the group stage with convincing victories in Pirae on Wednesday, October 28. The Bilikiki defeated Vanuatu 7-2 to secure the remaining place in the final, while the defending champions overcame New Caledonia 12-3Continue reading “Solomon Islands secure final rematch with Tahiti as Salem breaks OFC beach soccer scoring record”
Bula FC announce eight more players for 2027, including New Caledonian trio and Fiji internationals
Bula FC have confirmed eight more players for the 2027 OFC Professional League season, bringing their announced squad to 17. The latest additions include three New Caledonian footballers, an Ivory Coast recruit, two overseas-based Fiji internationals, Brazilian striker Willian Medina and returning midfielder Nabil Begg. The announcement, made in Ba on Thursday, October 29, representsContinue reading “Bula FC announce eight more players for 2027, including New Caledonian trio and Fiji internationals”
Pravin Singh takes over as Nadi FA president amid uncertainty over Mohin Rafiq’s future
Nadi Football Association has undergone a change in leadership, with vice-president Pravin Singh taking over as interim president following Mohammed Mohin Rafiq’s decision to step aside. The development comes after a disappointing season for the Jetsetters, with elections expected next month to determine the association’s future leadership. The change was initially reported by Fiji FootballContinue reading “Pravin Singh takes over as Nadi FA president amid uncertainty over Mohin Rafiq’s future”
Roy Krishna scores three as NZ Nadi claim 14th New Zealand IDC title
Fiji national team captain Roy Krishna added another trophy to his career after helping NZ Nadi secure their 14th New Zealand Inter-District Championship (IDC) title, scoring three goals during the knockout stages of the competition. The experienced striker played an important role in NZ Nadi’s successful campaign, particularly in the semi-finals, as the team completedContinue reading “Roy Krishna scores three as NZ Nadi claim 14th New Zealand IDC title”
SIFF Super League: KOSSA stun Honiara City in eleven-goal thriller as Central Coast crush Southern United
An extraordinary eleven-goal encounter and another commanding performance from defending champions Central Coast FC highlighted Wednesday’s action in the 2026 Solomon Islands S-League, with KOSSA snatching a dramatic 6-5 victory over Honiara City and Central Coast defeating Southern United 5-1 at Lawson Tama Stadium. The two rescheduled fixtures produced 17 goals between them, delivering oneContinue reading “SIFF Super League: KOSSA stun Honiara City in eleven-goal thriller as Central Coast crush Southern United”
OFC Champions League star Willian Medina joins Bula FC for 2027 season
Bula FC have completed the signing of Brazilian striker Willian dos Santos Medina for the 2027 OFC Professional League season, bringing one of Oceania’s most prolific recent goalscorers to Fiji after his extraordinary performances for Vanuatu champions Galaxy FC. The Brazilian became one of the standout players in Pacific football during the 2026 OFC Men’sContinue reading “OFC Champions League star Willian Medina joins Bula FC for 2027 season”
Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive
Tahiti have secured their place in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Solomon Islands 7-4 in an entertaining encounter at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Monday, 26 October, while New Caledonia recovered from a dramatic Vanuatu comeback to claim a crucial 7-5 victory. The results leave theContinue reading “Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive”
Qanono Sport return to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue after winning Inter-Islands Championship
Qanono Sport have secured promotion to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue for the 2027 season after winning the Inter-Islands Championship, defeating ES Wacaélé 3-2 in a decisive encounter at Stade Bernard-Ukéiwé in Nouméa on Friday, 23 October. The victory completed a successful campaign for the Lifou champions, who won both matches in the three-team competition toContinue reading “Qanono Sport return to New Caledonia’s Super Ligue after winning Inter-Islands Championship”
Samoa end difficult U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with defeat to Kenya
Samoa’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup came to an end on Sunday, 25 October, with a 4-0 defeat against Kenya in Morocco, completing a challenging tournament for the Pacific nation as they continued their development on the international stage. Competing in their second consecutive edition of the tournament, Samoa suffered threeContinue reading “Samoa end difficult U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with defeat to Kenya”
