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”
Category Archives: Papua New Guinea
‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime is preparing for another major challenge in Fiji as he targets the Battle of the Giants title with Labasa, while looking back at a period of his career that has taken him from a standout OFC Champions League campaign with Hekari United to the inaugural OFC Pro League andContinue reading “‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas”
PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance
Papua New Guinea will take part in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji after the PNG Football Association received assurances from the Office of the Prime Minister that outstanding payments owed from previous editions of the tournament will be settled. The confirmation represents a significant change from the position taken by PNGFA earlierContinue reading “PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance”
Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals
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”
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”
