Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC will contest the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League final after coming through very different semi-final battles at Four R Govind Park in Ba on Wednesday. The defending champions controlled their meeting with hosts Rewa FC to claim a 3-1 victory, while Central Coast produced one of the mostContinue reading “Auckland City and Central Coast book OFC Champions League final after contrasting semi-final victories”
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Auckland City complete dramatic comeback as Central Coast secure semi-final place
Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC confirmed their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after an eventful final round of Group A matches at Four R Stadium in Ba. The day began with Auckland City defeating AS Vénus 4-3 in one of the most dramatic matches of the tournamentContinue reading “Auckland City complete dramatic comeback as Central Coast secure semi-final place”
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”
Still Playing at 43, Henry Fa’arodo Continues to Shape Solomon Islands Football
At 43, Henry Fa’arodo remains an active figure on the pitch in Solomon Islands football, more than two decades after establishing himself as one of the country’s most prominent players. The former Solomon Islands captain has been playing for SOSA FC since the beginning of the 2026 SIFF Super League season, continuing his career inContinue reading “Still Playing at 43, Henry Fa’arodo Continues to Shape Solomon Islands Football”
Solomon Islands great Micah Lea’alafa and Vanuatu internationals celebrate title with Pontian Eagles in South Australia
Solomon Islands football great Micah Lea’alafa has added another achievement to his decorated career after helping Pontian Eagles secure the 2026 HPG Homes State League 2 North premiership in South Australia. The Adelaide-based club were officially crowned winners of the northern conference following an impressive campaign in the third tier of Football South Australia’s stateContinue reading “Solomon Islands great Micah Lea’alafa and Vanuatu internationals celebrate title with Pontian Eagles in South Australia”
Raphael Lea’i makes immediate Central Coast impact ahead of OFC Champions League challenge
Raphael Lea’i has made an immediate impact on his return to domestic football in the Solomon Islands, scoring his first two goals for Central Coast FC in only his second appearance for the club ahead of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League. The Solomon Islands international struck twice as Central Coast defeated Malaita Kingz 5-2Continue reading “Raphael Lea’i makes immediate Central Coast impact ahead of OFC Champions League challenge”
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”
Solomon Islands’ S-League returns, but administrative problems have left some of the country’s biggest clubs outside
The SIFF Super League returns this weekend after a lengthy delay, but the beginning of a new season cannot conceal a difficult question for football in Solomon Islands: how can the country’s leading domestic competition move forward without several of the clubs that defined its recent history? Central Coast will begin their title defence asContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ S-League returns, but administrative problems have left some of the country’s biggest clubs outside”
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”
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”
