Auckland FC opened their 2026/27 A-League Men campaign with a 3-1 victory over Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, with New Zealand international Lachlan Bayliss scoring twice on his league debut for the Black Knights. The 23-year-old midfielder produced a spectacular long-range goal to open the scoring before restoring Auckland’s advantage in theContinue reading “Bayliss scores stunning long-range goal and brace as Auckland FC defeat Melbourne City in A-League opener”
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“Get the f*** out of Ba FC”: goalkeeper exposes abuse from his own supporters
Ba FC goalkeeper Misiwani “Misi” Nairube has spoken openly about the personal abuse he received from supporters during the 2026 Inter-District Championship (IDC), revealing that some fans sent him offensive messages following the team’s 2-2 draw against Navua in the group stage. Speaking directly to Oceania Football Center, the experienced Fijian international questioned the treatmentContinue reading ““Get the f*** out of Ba FC”: goalkeeper exposes abuse from his own supporters”
Dogalau dominates in the air as Ba edge Lautoka 2-1 in IDC opener
Etonia Dogalau once again proved decisive for Ba against their western rivals, scoring both goals as the Men in Black defeated Lautoka 2-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. It was a derby decided entirely in the air. Dogalau scored both of Ba’s goals withContinue reading “Dogalau dominates in the air as Ba edge Lautoka 2-1 in IDC opener”
New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win
New Caledonia produced an important response to their opening defeat at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, beating Papua New Guinea 2-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to collect their first points of the tournament and move back into contention for a place in the final. Brice Dahite gave the Cagous an early leadContinue reading “New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win”
McCowatt makes a positive first impression as champions AGF search for a way out of trouble
Callum McCowatt’s first weeks as an AGF player have offered encouraging signs for both the club and New Zealand supporters. The All Whites attacker has settled quickly after his transfer from Silkeborg IF, showing the attacking quality that made him one of the Danish Superliga’s most effective players. But while McCowatt’s individual start has beenContinue reading “McCowatt makes a positive first impression as champions AGF search for a way out of trouble”
Solomon Islands name 20-man squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup as Cahn begins first competitive test
Solomon Islands have officially named their 20-man squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, with head coach Ben Cahn combining experienced internationals, Solomon Kings regulars, domestic standouts and emerging players as the Bonitos prepare for the first competitive tournament of his tenure. The tournament will be Cahn’s first official competition since takingContinue reading “Solomon Islands name 20-man squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup as Cahn begins first competitive test”
Ben Cahn sets winning target for MSG Cup as Solomon Islands begin road towards 2030 World Cup
Ben Cahn will take charge of Solomon Islands in his first competitive tournament as senior national team head coach when the Bonitos begin their campaign at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, and the Australian-English coach has made clear that the immediate target is not simply development. Solomon Islands are travelling to FijiContinue reading “Ben Cahn sets winning target for MSG Cup as Solomon Islands begin road towards 2030 World Cup”
Major setback for Luke Brooke-Smith as serious ankle injury threatens first Portsmouth season
Luke Brooke-Smith’s promising start to life in English football has been brought to an abrupt halt after the New Zealand international suffered a severe ankle injury in training with Portsmouth, with the extent of the damage raising fears that his first season in the Championship could already be over. The 18-year-old sustained a severe dislocationContinue reading “Major setback for Luke Brooke-Smith as serious ankle injury threatens first Portsmouth season”
Rewa through, Suva in control as Pacific stars shape opening two days of BOG 2026
The first two matchdays of the 2026 Battle of the Giants have already reshaped the tournament in Ba, with Rewa securing an early place in the semi-finals, Suva taking control of Group A and players from across the Pacific playing decisive roles throughout the opening rounds. Rewa emerged as the first team to guarantee progressionContinue reading “Rewa through, Suva in control as Pacific stars shape opening two days of BOG 2026”
Oceania’s opposition was likely the final breaking point in Infantino’s failed plan to sell off World Cup
FIFA have announced on Friday that their controversial Forward Enterprise proposal would not proceed, with President Gianni Infantino finally backing down after receiving widespread criticism and backlash from member associations in nearly every corner of the world. The project would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in a new $20B commercial subsidiary thatContinue reading “Oceania’s opposition was likely the final breaking point in Infantino’s failed plan to sell off World Cup”
