Vanuatu United appear to be preparing significant changes to their playing group ahead of the second season of the OFC Pro League, with a number of established Vanuatu internationals and recent Galaxy FC players now training with the country’s professional club in Port Vila. No complete list of new signings has yet been announced byContinue reading “Galaxy core spotted training with Vanuatu United as club shapes new-look squad for second OFC Pro League season”
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New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage
Solomon Islands confirmed themselves as one of the leading contenders at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship by completing a perfect Group A campaign, while New Caledonia produced the performance of the final matchday with a remarkable 7-0 demolition of Papua New Guinea to secure the second semi-final berth. The final round in Apia began withContinue reading “New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage”
Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy
The Fiji Football Association is preparing to review its social drug policy, with tougher sanctions for offending players potentially on the way following renewed concerns surrounding drug cases in domestic football. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association intends to conduct a full review of the existing policy before October, with proposedContinue reading “Fiji FA plans tougher drug policy following BOG controversy”
Vanuatu football mourns former FIFA assistant referee Alick Lukai after 26 years of service
Vanuatu football is mourning the passing of Alick Lukai, a long-serving referee and former FIFA assistant referee whose involvement in the game stretched for more than two decades. Tributes have emerged from across the Port Vila football community following the news of Lukai’s death, remembering an official who remained involved in local football until onlyContinue reading “Vanuatu football mourns former FIFA assistant referee Alick Lukai after 26 years of service”
Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League
Football in French Polynesia is preparing for a significant structural change, with the Fédération Tahitienne de Football introducing a new domestic format that will separate the championships of Tahiti and Moorea before bringing their leading clubs together in a new Super Ligue. The reform will come into effect for the 2026/27 season and changes notContinue reading “Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League”
Nasinu stun Suva, Ba deliver when it matters as BOG semi-final lineup is completed
The group stage of the 2026 Battle of the Giants came to a dramatic conclusion at Govind Park on Sunday, with Nasinu defeating Suva, Nadi upsetting Rewa, defending champions Labasa winning but still being eliminated, and hosts Ba producing their best performance when qualification was on the line. By the end of the day, theContinue reading “Nasinu stun Suva, Ba deliver when it matters as BOG semi-final lineup is completed”
Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form
One of Papua New Guinea’s most experienced footballers has returned home — and Tommy Semmy is once again finding the net in the colours where he first established himself as one of the Pacific’s most dangerous attackers. The 31-year-old PNG international returned to PNG Hekari FC for the 2026 Premier Soccer League season after almostContinue reading “Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form”
First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error
Alex Paulsen’s impressive start to life with Motherwell suffered its first major setback at Ibrox, with a costly mistake from the New Zealand goalkeeper deciding his side’s 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The All Whites shot-stopper had quickly established himself as one of Motherwell’s most positively received summer arrivals after joining onContinue reading “First major setback in Scotland: Alex Paulsen backed after costly Ibrox error”
Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama
Central Coast FC delivered a major statement in the Solomon Islands S-League title race on Saturday, defeating leaders Green Shield FC 5-1 in a remarkable day of football at Lawson Tama Stadium that produced 22 goals across three matches. Fresh from their campaign in the OFC Men’s Champions League, Central Coast showed no signs ofContinue reading “Central Coast crush Green Shield as goal-filled S-League day delivers 22 goals at Lawson Tama”
Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives
The Fiji Football Association has allowed players with unresolved drug-related disciplinary cases to return to competition, a decision that has already affected the ongoing Battle of the Giants in Ba and comes while the association continues conducting drug tests throughout the tournament. Fiji FA chief executive Mohammed Yusuf confirmed that the association’s disciplinary committee decidedContinue reading “Fiji FA allows players with pending drug cases to play as BOG testing produces two new positives”
