Vanuatu’s national beach soccer team paid a touching tribute to the late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard during their visit to French Polynesia for the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, visiting his family in Papara to honour a footballer whose life connected both Pacific nations. The visit was confirmed by the Oceania Football Confederation,Continue reading “Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard”
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Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila
The 2026/27 Port Vila Football Association Super League Opening Cup reaches its semifinal stage on Saturday, 24 October, with Tafea FC facing reigning league champions Galaxy FC and Ifira Black Bird FC meeting North Efate United FC at Port Vila Stadium. All four clubs advanced from the group stage unbeaten, each collecting four points fromContinue reading “Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila”
Football returns to Port Vila as PVFA Opening Cup launches 2026/27 season in Vanuatu
Domestic football has returned to Port Vila with the start of the 2026/27 PVFA Opening Cup, bringing clubs from Vanuatu’s capital back into competitive action ahead of the new league season. The tournament, organised by the Port Vila Football Association, features teams from different divisions and serves as preparation for the regular championship, which isContinue reading “Football returns to Port Vila as PVFA Opening Cup launches 2026/27 season in Vanuatu”
Hassan Ramazani reflects on Australia Cup triumph and sees brighter future for Vanuatu football
Australian defender Hassan Ramazani has described winning the Australia Cup with South Melbourne FC as a dream come true, while expressing his determination to return to Vanuatu United and help the club challenge for the OFC Pro League title in 2027. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the 25-year-old reflected on a remarkable year thatContinue reading “Hassan Ramazani reflects on Australia Cup triumph and sees brighter future for Vanuatu football”
Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph
Solomon Islands duo David Supa and John Orobulu, alongside Vanuatu international John Alick, played important roles in Ba FC’s successful 2026 Inter-District Championship (IDC) campaign, helping the Men in Black defeat Navua 2-0 in Sunday’s grand final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Their contributions were part of a historic season for the Fijian club,Continue reading “Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph”
Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31
Vanuatu football is mourning the passing of former Tafea FC striker and youth international Nicol Tari, who has died at the age of 31. His death has prompted emotional tributes from former teammates, friends and members of the country’s football community, including former Vanuatu national team coach Moise Poida, who worked closely with Tari duringContinue reading “Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31”
Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future
Matt Acton originally arrived at Vanuatu United with the profile of a goalkeeper who could bring professional experience to the Pacific’s newest club competition. Less than a year later, his role has become considerably broader. Acton is still a goalkeeper. He is also Vanuatu United’s goalkeeper coach, has worked as goalkeeper coach within the VanuatuContinue reading “Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future”
Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship
Vanuatu international Walter Leoru produced one of the standout individual performances of the opening day of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, scoring all three goals as Navua defeated Nadi 3-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Leoru broke open a match that had remained goalless for most of the first half, striking twice in theContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship”
Jack Vira embraces new midfield role at Nadi as Vanuatu call-up remains his next ambition
Ni-Vanuatu footballer Jack Vira Tokaki has spent much of his career being recognised as an attacking player, but his first season with Nadi has required something different. Ahead of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, the 25-year-old believes that adaptation has made him a more complete footballer — and could eventually help him earn an opportunityContinue reading “Jack Vira embraces new midfield role at Nadi as Vanuatu call-up remains his next ambition”
Vanuatu United part ways with Lars Hopp and appoint Albert Riera for 2027 OFC Pro League
Vanuatu United have officially moved on from Lars Hopp, confirming the German coach will not continue with the club for the second season of the OFC Pro League and appointing former Auckland City boss Albert Riera as part of a new technical direction for 2027. The decision brings a formal end to Hopp’s time withContinue reading “Vanuatu United part ways with Lars Hopp and appoint Albert Riera for 2027 OFC Pro League”
