Maikah Dau stays with Bula FC for 2027 as second U-17 World Cup awaits

Extra Bula FC have confirmed that 17-year-old Fiji international Maikah Dau will remain with the club for the 2027 OFC Professional League season, securing the services of one of the country’s most promising young footballers. The announcement comes as the Nasinu midfielder prepares to represent Fiji at his second consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup, whichContinue reading “Maikah Dau stays with Bula FC for 2027 as second U-17 World Cup awaits”

Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches

New Zealand’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has come to an end following a 2-0 defeat to Germany in their final Group A fixture on Friday. The Young Football Ferns finished bottom of the group without a point or a goal, having also suffered defeats against hosts Morocco andContinue reading “Young Football Ferns end U-17 World Cup campaign with defeat to Germany after three difficult group matches”

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”