Galaxy FC completed a perfect Group B campaign at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League with a dominant 7-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga, while hosts Rewa FC came from behind to defeat Lae City FC 2-1 and secure the second semi-final place. Galaxy entered the final round already assured of progression, but there was noContinue reading “Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals”
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Auckland City move closer to semi-finals as Central Coast bounce back in Group A
Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC were the winners on the latest match day of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League, with the New Zealand champions edging AS Tiga Sport 1-0 before the Solomon Islands side produced a convincing 3-0 victory over AS Vénus in Lautoka. The earlier match was a tight and oftenContinue reading “Auckland City move closer to semi-finals as Central Coast bounce back in Group A”
Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B
Galaxy FC became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after beating Lae City FC 3-1 on Wednesday, while hosts Rewa FC revived their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The opening match of the day at Four R Stadium in Ba sawContinue reading “Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B”
Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji
The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League got underway in Lautoka with two convincing victories in Group B, as Lae City FC and Galaxy FC both started their campaigns with 4-1 wins at Churchill Park. Papua New Guinea champions Lae City opened the competition against Cook Islands representatives Tupapa Maraerenga and took control of the matchContinue reading “Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji”
Solomon Islands defeat Papua New Guinea on penalties to secure FIFA U-17 World Cup return
Solomon Islands have secured Oceania’s final qualification place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027 after defeating Papua New Guinea in a dramatic penalty shootout at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Henry Fa’arodo’s side recovered from conceding in the second half to draw 1-1 with the tournament hosts before winning the shootout 4-1,Continue reading “Solomon Islands defeat Papua New Guinea on penalties to secure FIFA U-17 World Cup return”
Papua New Guinea talent heads to England after earning place at 433 Football Academy
A promising footballer from Papua New Guinea has taken an important step towards his professional ambitions, with Ruach Wemin leaving Australia to continue his development at the 433 Football Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The academy confirmed Wemin’s arrival through its social media channels, welcoming the Papua New Guinean as the number ten of Southern StrikersContinue reading “Papua New Guinea talent heads to England after earning place at 433 Football Academy”
Football runs in the family as George Lea’i and Nigel Gunemba battle for final U17 World Cup place
Two young players carrying two of Melanesian football’s most recognisable family names will meet in Port Moresby on Saturday, when Solomon Islands face Papua New Guinea for Oceania’s final place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027. George Lea’i, the younger brother of Solomon Islands star Raphael Lea’i, and Nigel Gunemba, son of former PapuaContinue reading “Football runs in the family as George Lea’i and Nigel Gunemba battle for final U17 World Cup place”
PNG Football Association sacks Warren Moon; refusal to relocate to Port Moresby led to contract termination
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has parted ways with Warren Moon, the Australian coach of the national men’s football team. Moon, who took on the role in 2023, has been released from his contract after a short tenure that saw him lead the team through the 2023 Pacific Games and the OFC NationsContinue reading “PNG Football Association sacks Warren Moon; refusal to relocate to Port Moresby led to contract termination”
Hekari United welcomes third Brazilian star to PNG
In an exciting development for Hekari United, the club has announced the signing of their third international player from Brazil. Wagner Rodrigues do Carmo arrived at Jackson’s International Airport in Port Moresby, PNG, this morning (24th Jul). Wagner, a towering forward at 187cm, joins his compatriots Erick Joe and Lucas Santos for the remainder ofContinue reading “Hekari United welcomes third Brazilian star to PNG”
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”
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