Kiribati have completed one of the most extraordinary campaigns in recent Oceanian football history, defeating Seaqaqa FC 6-1 to win the Premier Division title at the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship on Sunday, October 11. Playing in the tournament for the first time, the Pacific island nation’s senior national team lifted the trophy at HFC BankContinue reading “From 47 years without a win to champions: Kiribati thrash Seaqaqa 6-1 to claim historic Fiji IDC title”
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Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua
Dreketi FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship Senior Division after defeating fellow Vanua Levu side Bua FC 1-0 in Sunday’s final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. A second-half goal from Viliame Koroikarawa secured the trophy for the Northern district, ending a 17-year wait since their previous triumph in 2009.Continue reading “Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua”
OFC Pro League side South Melbourne make Australian football history with Australia Cup triumph
South Melbourne FC have made Australian football history after becoming the first club from outside the A-League to win the Australia Cup, defeating Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw at AAMI Park on Saturday night. The achievement also represents a significant moment for the OFC Pro League, with the Melbourne-based clubContinue reading “OFC Pro League side South Melbourne make Australian football history with Australia Cup triumph”
IDC: Ba survive Labasa penalty drama to set up Navua rematch and keep historic clean sweep alive
Ba are just one victory away from completing an extraordinary sweep of Fiji’s four major domestic football titles after surviving a dramatic penalty shootout against Labasa in the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship semi-finals. The Men in Black were held to a 1-1 draw after extra time at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday, beforeContinue reading “IDC: Ba survive Labasa penalty drama to set up Navua rematch and keep historic clean sweep alive”
“Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa
Navua FC head coach Rodicks Singh has praised his players for overcoming the absence of several important squad members to reach the final of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC). Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center following Saturday’s dramatic victory over defending champions Rewa, Singh admitted that few people expected his team to make itContinue reading ““Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa”
Football Ferns’ Panama opener cancelled after powerful earthquake disrupts World Cup preparations
New Zealand’s Football Ferns have seen their first international friendly against Panama cancelled following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Central American country on Friday, October 9. Panamanian football authorities confirmed that Saturday’s match at Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez would not go ahead, prioritising the safety of players, staff and spectators as the countryContinue reading “Football Ferns’ Panama opener cancelled after powerful earthquake disrupts World Cup preparations”
Borisi’s penalty heroics stun Rewa as depleted Navua reach IDC final
Navua have produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, eliminating defending champions Rewa 4-1 on penalties after a goalless draw in their Super Premier Division semi-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday. Substitute goalkeeper Jovilisi Borisi emerged as the hero, saving attempts from Scott Wara and Semi NabenuContinue reading “Borisi’s penalty heroics stun Rewa as depleted Navua reach IDC final”
Rex Naime breaks silence on Labasa IDC absence, denies money dispute and explains OFC Pro League return
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime has clarified the circumstances behind his absence from Labasa’s squad for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, revealing exclusively to Oceania Football Center that he returned home to begin preparations for the upcoming OFC Pro League season rather than because of a financial disagreement with the Fijian club. Naime andContinue reading “Rex Naime breaks silence on Labasa IDC absence, denies money dispute and explains OFC Pro League return”
Scott Hales replaces Rob Sherman as South Island United prepare for second OFC Pro League season
South Island United have appointed Scott Hales as their new head coach for the 2027 OFC Pro League, turning to a proven figure in New Zealand football as the Christchurch-based club prepares for its second professional season. The 44-year-old Englishman replaces Rob Sherman, who guided the team to the semi-finals of the inaugural competition beforeContinue reading “Scott Hales replaces Rob Sherman as South Island United prepare for second OFC Pro League season”
Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31
Vanuatu football is mourning the passing of former Tafea FC striker and youth international Nicol Tari, who has died at the age of 31. His death has prompted emotional tributes from former teammates, friends and members of the country’s football community, including former Vanuatu national team coach Moise Poida, who worked closely with Tari duringContinue reading “Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31”
