Ba are through to the final of the 2026 Battle of the Giants after overcoming Suva 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal at 4R Stadium, Govind Park, keeping alive the possibility of completing a remarkable domestic treble. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Men in Black established a two-goal advantage through Etonia Dogalau andContinue reading “Ten-man Ba survive Suva fightback to reach BOG final and keep treble dream alive”
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Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again
Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again Vanuatu United have completed a memorable week in Port Vila by defeating Central Coast Mariners 1-0 at Freshwater Stadium, securing a second consecutive victory over the A-League club and completing a clean sweep of the two-match PacificAus Sports Challenge. Joe MosesContinue reading “Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again”
International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti
The Cook Islands men’s national team will return to international action on home soil later this month, with Tahiti travelling to Rarotonga for a two-match series at the CIFA Complex. The two Pacific nations will meet on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm, before facing each other again on Wednesday, 30 September, atContinue reading “International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti”
All Whites add Palestine and China PR friendlies to busy post-World Cup calendar
New Zealand have added two more international matches to an increasingly busy programme following their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the All Whites set to face Palestine and China PR before travelling to Japan for the Kirin Cup. Darren Bazeley’s side will take on Palestine on 24 September before facing China PR on 28Continue reading “All Whites add Palestine and China PR friendlies to busy post-World Cup calendar”
Ba coach Ravinesh Kumar hits back after Fiji FA punishment, claims children were mistreated in tunnel incident
The controversy surrounding Ba FC following last weekend’s Battle of the Giants match against Lautoka has escalated, with head coach Ravinesh Kumar publicly challenging the account of the incident that led to disciplinary action from the Fiji Football Association. Fiji FA issued Kumar with a final warning and an undisclosed monetary fine following an incidentContinue reading “Ba coach Ravinesh Kumar hits back after Fiji FA punishment, claims children were mistreated in tunnel incident”
New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place
New Zealand left no room for another surprise at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship, sweeping aside New Caledonia 6-1 in the second semi-final in Apia to book their place in the final and confirm qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The defending champions controlled the contest from the opening stages and gradually turnedContinue reading “New Zealand hammer New Caledonia to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup place”
BOG drug-testing total rises to three positive cases as Fiji FA scrutiny intensifies
Fiji Football Association has confirmed that three players returned positive drug tests during the group stage of the 2026 Battle of the Giants, adding another development to an issue that has increasingly surrounded one of the country’s biggest football tournaments. According to FBC News, 72 tests were conducted across the three days of group-stage competition.Continue reading “BOG drug-testing total rises to three positive cases as Fiji FA scrutiny intensifies”
Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League
Joe Bell has joined a small group in New Zealand football history after making his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League proper for Viking FK. The All Whites midfielder played the full 90 minutes as the Norwegian champions began their league-phase campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday. Viking wereContinue reading “Joe Bell becomes sixth All White to play in UEFA Champions League”
Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks
Central Coast FC produced one of their most emphatic performances of the SIFF Super League season, sweeping aside third-placed Ghupo Wantoks 6-0 in a result that underlined just how dangerous the former national champions can still be. The match was effectively decided before the interval. Central Coast overwhelmed Ghupo from the opening stages and wentContinue reading “Central Coast send major SIFF Super League warning with six-goal demolition of Ghupo Wantoks”
Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil
Vanuatu football witnessed a landmark occasion at Freshwater Stadium as Vanuatu United defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in Port Vila, in what became the first meeting between two fully professional football clubs ever staged on Vanuatu soil. The match was already historic before kickoff. Vanuatu United were playing their first official home fixture, while CentralContinue reading “Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil”
