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”
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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”
They turned the worst club in the entire world to one of football’s most improbable comeback stories. Then they were banned.
Thirteen players and a manager stood huddled together in a dressing room, their heads lowered and faces expressionless, as had become the usual. They had suffered countless defeats this season, losing every single match they played, often conceding seven to eight goals a match in a long series of lopsided scorelines. This contest, however, theContinue reading “They turned the worst club in the entire world to one of football’s most improbable comeback stories. Then they were banned.”
Josh Smith sacked as Solomon Islands national team head coach following disappointing tenure
Australian coach Josh Smith’s stint as manager of the Solomon Islands national team officially came to an end yesterday after SIFF agreed to sack him with immediate effect. Smith, who was appointed in August of 2024 ahead of the Oceanian World Cup Qualifiers, failed to deliver any solid results as head coach of the nationalContinue reading “Josh Smith sacked as Solomon Islands national team head coach following disappointing tenure”
All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup
New Zealand clinched the top spot in Group A of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Vanuatu at the VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. The match, attended by a spirited crowd of nearly 10,000, highlighted New Zealand’s dominance and resilience despite a spirited challenge from the home side. VanuatuContinue reading “All Whites soar as Vanuatu falls: New Zealand’s dominant 4-0 victory crushes local hopes at OFC Nations Cup”
