AS Magenta have been crowned champions of New Caledonia for the 13th time in their history after completing the 2026 Super Ligue season with a convincing 5-0 victory over CA Saint-Louis, while defending champions Tiga Sport secured second place on the final day of the competition. The Nouméa-based club finished the championship with 57 pointsContinue reading “Magenta claim 13th New Caledonian title as Tiga snatch second place in dramatic Super Ligue finale”
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Solomon Islands legend Batram Suri takes charge of Ba in Fiji following Ravinesh Kumar’s departure
Ba FC have appointed former Solomon Islands international Batram Suri as their new head coach for the 2026/27 season, bringing in one of Oceania’s most experienced football figures just days after the controversial departure of Ravinesh Kumar. The appointment was confirmed by Ba Football Association on 23 October, with Suri set to lead a newContinue reading “Solomon Islands legend Batram Suri takes charge of Ba in Fiji following Ravinesh Kumar’s departure”
Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches
New Zealand’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has come to an end following a 2-0 defeat to Germany in their final Group A fixture on Friday. The Young Football Ferns finished bottom of the group without a point or a goal, having also suffered defeats against hosts Morocco andContinue reading “Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches”
Ibraheem Afazal commits to second season with Bula FC after breakthrough year for club and country
Fiji international Ibraheem Afazal will continue his professional career with Bula FC after the club confirmed that the 19-year-old attacker has re-signed for the 2027 OFC Professional League season. The young footballer returns with greater experience following a debut campaign in which he scored his first professional goal and earned his first senior international appearancesContinue reading “Ibraheem Afazal commits to second season with Bula FC after breakthrough year for club and country”
Tuvalu proposes Four Nations Cup in New Zealand for January 2027
The Tuvalu Islands Football Association (TIFA) is working towards organising a Four Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 2027, potentially bringing together several Pacific national teams for a new international football competition. The plans were revealed in an official invitation sent to the Kiribati Islands Football Federation on 15 October, signed by TIFAContinue reading “Tuvalu proposes Four Nations Cup in New Zealand for January 2027”
Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign
Darren Bazeley will leave his position as New Zealand national team head coach at the end of 2026, with New Zealand Football deciding not to extend his contract despite the 54-year-old’s desire to continue leading the All Whites towards the next FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed by the national association on Saturday, 24Continue reading “Darren Bazeley to leave All Whites despite wanting to continue after World Cup campaign”
New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory
New Zealand winger Matt Ellis made an extraordinary start to his A-League career on Friday, 23 October, scoring with his first touch for Perth Glory just seconds after coming off the bench during a 2-1 defeat against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. The 25-year-old, who joined Perth in September following a successful season in OceaniaContinue reading “New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory”
All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh
New Zealand international goalkeeper Jamie Searle has completed another move in English football, joining National League club Wealdstone on a non-contract agreement after a brief spell with Eastleigh. The 25-year-old has changed clubs for the second time in little more than a month, having joined Eastleigh on a short-term arrangement in September following his departureContinue reading “All Whites goalkeeper Jamie Searle joins Wealdstone after brief spell at Eastleigh”
Nikao Sokattak and Avatiu crowned Cook Islands champions and secure Oceania qualification
Nikao Sokattak FC and Avatiu FC have been crowned champions of the Cook Islands’ principal domestic football competitions for 2026, securing the men’s and women’s titles respectively and earning the opportunity to represent the country in Oceania’s continental club tournaments next year. The Cook Islands Football Association confirmed the championship presentations following Round 14 ofContinue reading “Nikao Sokattak and Avatiu crowned Cook Islands champions and secure Oceania qualification”
Suva FA begin search for new head coach following disappointing IDC campaign
Suva Football Association have opened applications for the position of head coach of their senior men’s team, signalling a potential change in the capital city’s coaching structure following a disappointing conclusion to the 2026 Fijian football season. The association published an official recruitment notice inviting experienced coaches to express their interest in leading one ofContinue reading “Suva FA begin search for new head coach following disappointing IDC campaign”
