Fiji’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup triumph may have provided another trophy for the national team, but for Nabil Begg the tournament also offered evidence of a wider transition taking place within Fijian football. The midfielder was part of the Fiji side that recovered during the competition to eventually claim the Melanesian crown on home soil,Continue reading “Nabil Begg sees professional experience shaping Fiji’s new generation after MSG triumph”
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Roy Krishna after Fiji’s MSG Cup triumph: “It was long overdue to win a trophy at home”
Fiji captain Roy Krishna described the Bula Boys’ MSG Prime Minister’s Cup success as a long-awaited moment for the country after Fiji defeated defending champions Vanuatu 1-0 in the final in Suva, ending a 26-year wait for a senior Melanesian title. Thomas Dunn scored the decisive goal after only ten minutes at HFC Bank Stadium,Continue reading “Roy Krishna after Fiji’s MSG Cup triumph: “It was long overdue to win a trophy at home””
Thomas Dunn fires Fiji past Vanuatu as Bula Boys end 26-year wait for Melanesian crown
Fiji are champions of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after defeating defending champions Vanuatu 1-0 in the men’s final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, completing a remarkable recovery from a difficult start to the tournament and lifting a Melanesian senior men’s title for the first time since 2000. Thomas Dunn scored the goalContinue reading “Thomas Dunn fires Fiji past Vanuatu as Bula Boys end 26-year wait for Melanesian crown”
Vanuatu defend their Melanesian crown against hosts Fiji in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final
Vanuatu arrived in Fiji carrying the title of Melanesian champions. On Saturday, they will have to defeat the host nation in its own stadium to take it home again. The defending champions face Fiji in the men’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, bringing together two teams that finished levelContinue reading “Vanuatu defend their Melanesian crown against hosts Fiji in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final”
Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round
The round-robin stage of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup reaches its conclusion on Wednesday at HFC Bank Stadium, with Vanuatu already having completed their schedule and the other four Melanesian nations entering one final day that will determine who advances to Saturday’s grand final. After four rounds that have produced dramatic comebacks, late goalsContinue reading “Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round”
Scott Wara joins Rewa for IDC title defence after completing Australian season
Fiji international defender Scott Wara will strengthen Rewa FC for the upcoming FMF Inter-District Championship, adding experience to the defending champions as they prepare for another major domestic campaign. Fiji Football Association chief executive Mohammed Yusuf has confirmed that Wara will be available to represent the Delta Tigers, with his International Transfer Certificate already receivedContinue reading “Scott Wara joins Rewa for IDC title defence after completing Australian season”
Roy Krishna and Sterling Vasconcellos fire Fiji past PNG to revive MSG Cup final hopes
Fiji finally claimed their first victory of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup on Sunday night, producing a much-improved performance to defeat Papua New Guinea 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. With only one point from their opening two matches, the Bula Boys entered the encounter knowing that another setback would leave their hopesContinue reading “Roy Krishna and Sterling Vasconcellos fire Fiji past PNG to revive MSG Cup final hopes”
Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji
Vanuatu recovered from their opening-day disappointment to claim a crucial 1-0 victory over hosts Fiji in the second men’s matchday of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Bill Kaltack scored the only goal of the game during the second half, finishing an excellent Vanuatu attacking move inside Fiji’s penaltyContinue reading “Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji”
Meet Abdullah Khairati: the Canadian-Fijian midfielder taking his first steps with the Bula Boys
Abdullah Khairati may still be a new name to many followers of Fiji football, but the 18-year-old midfielder has already taken a significant step in his international career. Born and developed in Canada, Khairati represents a new generation of overseas-based Fijian players beginning to emerge through the national-team system. After featuring for Fiji at theContinue reading “Meet Abdullah Khairati: the Canadian-Fijian midfielder taking his first steps with the Bula Boys”
Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands
Ba defender Isimeli Gavidi made his senior international debut for Fiji on the opening day of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, starting in the Bula Boys’ dramatic 3-3 draw against Solomon Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. At 20 years old, Gavidi was given a major opportunity by head coach Stéphane Auvray inContinue reading “Isimeli Gavidi makes Fiji debut in dramatic MSG Cup draw against Solomon Islands”
