Fencibles United have written a new chapter in their history after defeating Cashmere Technical 2-1 in Christchurch to lift the Chatham Cup for the first time. The Auckland side entered Saturday’s final having never previously progressed beyond the quarter-finals of New Zealand’s premier knockout competition, but goals from Ronaldo Lopez Munoz and substitute Kodie NicolContinue reading “Fencibles make history in Christchurch with first-ever Chatham Cup title”
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New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship
New Zealand became the second nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after defeating Fiji 2-0 in Apia, while Tahiti kept their own campaign alive with a late equaliser against Vanuatu in Saturday’s Group B action. The Junior All Whites joined Solomon Islands in the last fourContinue reading “New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship”
Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands became the first team from Group A to secure their place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after another strong performance in Samoa, while Papua New Guinea kept their own campaign alive with a six-goal victory over the hosts. The second round of Group A matches produced wins for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship”
Raphael Lea’i explodes for six goals in Central Coast’s huge S-League win
Raphael Lea’i produced one of the standout individual performances of the Solomon Islands S-League season, scoring six times as Central Coast FC defeated SOSA FC 9-0 at Lawson Tama. The Solomon Islands international was at the centre of Central Coast’s dominant display, registering a double hat-trick as his side returned to domestic action with anContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i explodes for six goals in Central Coast’s huge S-League win”
Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA
The Papua New Guinea Football Association has handed the Port Moresby Soccer Association a two-year suspension after accusing one of the country’s most prominent regional football bodies of repeatedly failing to comply with national regulations. The suspension took immediate effect after formal notice was issued to PMSA on Monday, with PNGFA citing Article 17 ofContinue reading “Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA”
New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship
Group B of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship began in emphatic fashion in Samoa, with New Zealand and Fiji combining for 15 goals as both sides made major statements in their opening matches. Defending champions New Zealand swept aside Tahiti 8-0, while Fiji recovered from an early setback to beat Vanuatu 7-2 in a remarkableContinue reading “New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship”
From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England
New Zealand international Tommy Smith has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments across a career spanning nearly two decades, but the experienced defender has now added something he had never previously achieved: a senior hat-trick. The 36-year-old All White scored all three of his goals with headers, including a dramatic winner in the fourth minute ofContinue reading “From the World Cup to a hat-trick at 36: All White Tommy Smith produces remarkable night in England”
All Whites star Callum McCowatt joins Danish champions in major transfer
New Zealand international Callum McCowatt has completed one of the biggest moves of his club career, leaving Silkeborg IF to join reigning Danish champions AGF on a contract running until the summer of 2030. The 27-year-old attacker makes the switch after three strong seasons with Silkeborg, where he established himself as one of the mostContinue reading “All Whites star Callum McCowatt joins Danish champions in major transfer”
Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain
Rewa FC will enter the 2026 Battle of the Giants without Solomon Islands internationals Don Keana and James Dooro, with both players having left Fiji to join their national team camp ahead of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and questions now surrounding whether either will return to the Delta Tigers after international duty. RewaContinue reading “Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain”
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia make winning starts at OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia opened their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship campaigns with victories in Apia, taking early control of Group A on the first day of competition in Samoa. Solomon Islands began with a narrow but deserved 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea, while New Caledonia produced a fast start to defeat hosts SamoaContinue reading “Solomon Islands and New Caledonia make winning starts at OFC U-19 Championship”
