In a heartbreaking turn of events, Solomon Islands’ dream of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup was dashed in the semifinal of the OFC U19 Men’s Championship. They surrendered a last-minute goal in extra time, losing 3-2 to New Caledonia after a dissapointing second half and extra time performance. New Caledonia pulled ahead earlyContinue reading “Solomon Islands second half’s downfall ends U20 World Cup dreams”
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Solomon Islands surrender last-minute goal as New Caledonia clinches FIFA U20 World Cup spot
In a thrilling semi-final at the OFC U19 Men’s Championship, New Caledonia secured their place in the final and a coveted spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 in Chile with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Solomon Islands. New Caledonia started the match strongly, with early attempts from Paul Qaeze and Louis BrunetContinue reading “Solomon Islands surrender last-minute goal as New Caledonia clinches FIFA U20 World Cup spot”
Solomon Islands’ Leon Kofana is yet to return to Rewa FC, absence still unclear
Leon Kofana, the 22-year-old central back from the Solomon Islands, has not returned to Fiji to rejoin his club, Rewa FC. Oceania Football Center reached out to some of his teammates, who expressed their surprise and lack of knowledge about the reasons behind his prolonged absence. Rewa FC has already played two games in theContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Leon Kofana is yet to return to Rewa FC, absence still unclear”
Vanuatu: Ifira Black Bird clinches third consecutive PVFA Premier League title as they beat Erakor Golden Star
In a commanding display, Ifira Black Bird secured their third consecutive PVFA Premier League title with a resounding 3-0 win against Erakor Golden Star. The triumph was marked by goals from Kerry Iawak, Tonly Kalotang, and Alphonse Lency, solidifying Ifira Black Bird’s dominance in the league. Under the guidance of coach Jean-Robert Yelou, Ifira BlackContinue reading “Vanuatu: Ifira Black Bird clinches third consecutive PVFA Premier League title as they beat Erakor Golden Star”
Fijian coming football superstar Thomas Dunn is under trials at A-League’s Sydney FC
Fijian football is abuzz with the exciting news that Thomas Dunn, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, is trialing with Australian A-League professional side Sydney FC. Dunn’s remarkable performances at the recent OFC Nations Cup have evidently caught the attention of the Australian club, earning him this prestigious opportunity. Dunn is currently attached to Navua FC ofContinue reading “Fijian coming football superstar Thomas Dunn is under trials at A-League’s Sydney FC”
Vanuatu’s Joe Moses is expected to join Fijian outfit Suva FC
Vanuatu’s international football player Joe Moses, affiliated with Galaxy FC, is set to join Suva FC in Fiji for the upcoming season. Local news sources confirmed that Moses is expected to leave for Fiji tomorrow to begin his stint with the Fijian outfit. The recently concluded OFC Nations Cup in Port Vila has sparked interestContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Joe Moses is expected to join Fijian outfit Suva FC”
Solomon Islands and Fiji advance to semi-finals in OFC U-19 Men’s Championship
The final matchday of Group A at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia saw the Solomon Islands and Fiji secure their places in the semi-finals with commanding performances. Solomon Islands topped the group with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tahiti, while Fiji overcame an early setback to trounce Vanuatu 6-1. In a match whereContinue reading “Solomon Islands and Fiji advance to semi-finals in OFC U-19 Men’s Championship”
New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1
Standout Phoenix midfielder Ben Old will leave the A-League club after signing a life-changing deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Saint-Étienne. Old becomes the second Phoenix player in the space of a month to advance through the club’s academy all the way to a top European league, after Alex Paulsen joined Bournemouth in England’sContinue reading “New Zealand’s rising star Ben Old seals dream-move to French Ligue 1”
Thrilling Start: PNG Premier Soccer League kicks-off with action-packed weekend
The Papua New Guinea Premier Soccer League (PSL) kicked off its season over the weekend with all eight teams in action across four matches. In Port Moresby, Hekari United FC secured a 2-0 victory against newcomers Admiralty Island FC. Pala Paul and Nathaniel Eddie were the standout performers, each scoring to ensure Hekari United beganContinue reading “Thrilling Start: PNG Premier Soccer League kicks-off with action-packed weekend”
New Zealand proceeds to knockout stage as New Caledonia beats Papua New Guinea with late drama at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship – Group B
New Caledonia grabbed their first win in the tournament while New Zealand secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Samoa to proceed to the knockout stage on the second matchday of Group B at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia, Samoa. New Caledonia bounced back with a crucial victory against Papua New Guinea in aContinue reading “New Zealand proceeds to knockout stage as New Caledonia beats Papua New Guinea with late drama at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship – Group B”
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