Kiribati’s historic triumph at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) was accompanied by a clean sweep of the Premier Division’s three major individual awards, with Nabetari Itiata, Bauro Martin Jr and Toom Kiteon receiving recognition for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament in Suva. Nabetari Itiata received the Golden Ball as the competition’s Best Player,Continue reading “Kiribati sweep IDC individual awards as Itiata, Martin Jr and Kiteon claim top honours”
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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”
Ba complete historic clean sweep of Fiji football with 2-0 IDC final victory over Navua
Ba FC have completed one of the most remarkable seasons in Fijian football history after defeating Navua 2-0 in the grand final of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) on Sunday, October 11, at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Late goals from Solomon Islands defender David Supa and midfielder Etonia Dogalau secured the Men inContinue reading “Ba complete historic clean sweep of Fiji football with 2-0 IDC final victory over Navua”
From 47 years without a win to champions: Kiribati thrash Seaqaqa 6-1 to claim historic Fiji IDC title
Kiribati have completed one of the most extraordinary campaigns in recent Oceanian football history, defeating Seaqaqa FC 6-1 to win the Premier Division title at the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship on Sunday, October 11. Playing in the tournament for the first time, the Pacific island nation’s senior national team lifted the trophy at HFC BankContinue reading “From 47 years without a win to champions: Kiribati thrash Seaqaqa 6-1 to claim historic Fiji IDC title”
Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua
Dreketi FC have been crowned champions of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship Senior Division after defeating fellow Vanua Levu side Bua FC 1-0 in Sunday’s final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. A second-half goal from Viliame Koroikarawa secured the trophy for the Northern district, ending a 17-year wait since their previous triumph in 2009.Continue reading “Dreketi end 17-year wait for IDC Senior Division title with victory over Bua”
No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final
Jovilisi Borisi was not expecting to be the centre of attention when Navua faced defending champions Rewa in the semi-finals of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship. The reserve goalkeeper had not even warmed up before coach Rodicks Singh called him into action specifically for the penalty shootout. Minutes later, his two saves had helped NavuaContinue reading “No warm-up, no fear: Jovilisi Borisi reflects on his penalty heroics as Navua prepare for Ba final”
From Butaritari to IDC history: meet Bauro Martin Jr, Kiribati’s 19-year-old goalscoring sensation
At just 19 years old, Bauro Martin Jr has become one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship. The Kiribati forward has scored five goals in three matches, helping his country secure its first recorded senior football victory and reach the Premier Division final in its debut appearance at the traditionalContinue reading “From Butaritari to IDC history: meet Bauro Martin Jr, Kiribati’s 19-year-old goalscoring sensation”
IDC: Ba survive Labasa penalty drama to set up Navua rematch and keep historic clean sweep alive
Ba are just one victory away from completing an extraordinary sweep of Fiji’s four major domestic football titles after surviving a dramatic penalty shootout against Labasa in the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship semi-finals. The Men in Black were held to a 1-1 draw after extra time at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday, beforeContinue reading “IDC: Ba survive Labasa penalty drama to set up Navua rematch and keep historic clean sweep alive”
Borisi’s penalty heroics stun Rewa as depleted Navua reach IDC final
Navua have produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, eliminating defending champions Rewa 4-1 on penalties after a goalless draw in their Super Premier Division semi-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Saturday. Substitute goalkeeper Jovilisi Borisi emerged as the hero, saving attempts from Scott Wara and Semi NabenuContinue reading “Borisi’s penalty heroics stun Rewa as depleted Navua reach IDC final”
Rex Naime breaks silence on Labasa IDC absence, denies money dispute and explains OFC Pro League return
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime has clarified the circumstances behind his absence from Labasa’s squad for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, revealing exclusively to Oceania Football Center that he returned home to begin preparations for the upcoming OFC Pro League season rather than because of a financial disagreement with the Fijian club. Naime andContinue reading “Rex Naime breaks silence on Labasa IDC absence, denies money dispute and explains OFC Pro League return”
