The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup continues on Monday at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with New Caledonia entering the tournament against Solomon Islands before Fiji face defending champions Vanuatu. New Caledonia will begin their campaign at 4pm against a Solomon Islands team carrying confidence after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Fiji. The Bonitos showedContinue reading “MSG Cup matchday two brings New Caledonia debut and crucial Fiji-Vanuatu contest”
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Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands
Ba defender Isimeli Gavidi made his senior international debut for Fiji on the opening day of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, starting in the Bula Boys’ dramatic 3-3 draw against Solomon Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. At 20 years old, Gavidi was given a major opportunity by head coach Stéphane Auvray inContinue reading “Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands”
Rooney Riugaemai goes from English non-League football to scoring on Bonitos debut
Rooney Riugaemai’s first senior international match for Solomon Islands ended with a goal as the forward converted a penalty in the Bonitos’ 3-3 draw against Fiji at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. Riugaemai started against the hosts at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva and faced an immediate test in one of the tournament’s most anticipatedContinue reading “Rooney Riugaemai goes from English non-League football to scoring on Bonitos debut”
Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch
Fiji captain Roy Krishna’s opening goal against Solomon Islands at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup has generated major debate after supporters examined the available broadcast replay. Some fans have argued that there cannot be an offside offence because the move began with a Fiji corner kick. That rule is correct only when a player receivesContinue reading “Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch”
Moses Dyer earns All Whites recall after eight-year absence
Moses Dyer has earned a return to the New Zealand national team after more than eight years away from the All Whites, with the in-form forward selected for upcoming international matches against Palestine and China PR. The 29-year-old has been included in Darren Bazeley’s first squad since the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand willContinue reading “Moses Dyer earns All Whites recall after eight-year absence”
Joe Moses officially joins Vanuatu United after starring against Central Coast Mariners
Joe Moses has officially joined Vanuatu United, strengthening the Port Vila club with a forward who has already shown that he can make decisive contributions in important matches. The Vanuatu international arrives after a strong period with Galaxy FC, where he was part of the club’s successful domestic and continental campaigns. Moses featured for GalaxyContinue reading “Joe Moses officially joins Vanuatu United after starring against Central Coast Mariners”
Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper reaches VPL1 after remarkable four-year rise with Bayside Argonauts
Mitch Cooper has spent much of his career outside the spotlight of Pacific football, but the Vanuatu international continues to build an increasingly difficult case to ignore. Just one day after turning 32, Cooper celebrated another major achievement in Australia as Bayside Argonauts defeated Essendon Royals 1-0 at Lakeside Stadium to secure promotion to VictoriaContinue reading “Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper reaches VPL1 after remarkable four-year rise with Bayside Argonauts”
South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup
The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup is bringing major Melanesian international football back to Fiji, but many supporters outside the country face a significant cost to follow their teams live. Mai TV has announced pay-per-view coverage of the tournament, including every football match, the opening and closing ceremonies and the Cultural Night programme. The packageContinue reading “South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup”
Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw
Fiji appeared to be cruising towards a winning start to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup when Thomas Dunn put the hosts 3–1 ahead early in the second half. Yet an avoidable red card, a gradual loss of territorial control and an increasingly confident Solomon Islands response transformed the contest. Jayroll Patty reduced the deficitContinue reading “Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw”
PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu
Papua New Guinea transformed a likely opening defeat into a significant 2-1 victory over defending champions Vanuatu with two goals in the closing minutes of their first match at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. Tony Kaltak put Vanuatu ahead in the 77th minute at HFC Bank Stadium, but the match changed after substitute NalauContinue reading “PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu”
