The first two matchdays of the 2026 Battle of the Giants have already reshaped the tournament in Ba, with Rewa securing an early place in the semi-finals, Suva taking control of Group A and players from across the Pacific playing decisive roles throughout the opening rounds. Rewa emerged as the first team to guarantee progressionContinue reading “Rewa through, Suva in control as Pacific stars shape opening two days of BOG 2026”
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“I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji
John Orobulu has quickly rediscovered his scoring touch in Fiji after a difficult spell in the inaugural OFC Professional League, with the Solomon Islands striker telling Oceania Football Center that being used away from his natural position was one of the factors behind his limited goal return with PNG Hekari. The 26-year-old has been oneContinue reading ““I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji”
New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship
Group B of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship began in emphatic fashion in Samoa, with New Zealand and Fiji combining for 15 goals as both sides made major statements in their opening matches. Defending champions New Zealand swept aside Tahiti 8-0, while Fiji recovered from an early setback to beat Vanuatu 7-2 in a remarkableContinue reading “New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship”
Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain
Rewa FC will enter the 2026 Battle of the Giants without Solomon Islands internationals Don Keana and James Dooro, with both players having left Fiji to join their national team camp ahead of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and questions now surrounding whether either will return to the Delta Tigers after international duty. RewaContinue reading “Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain”
‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime is preparing for another major challenge in Fiji as he targets the Battle of the Giants title with Labasa, while looking back at a period of his career that has taken him from a standout OFC Champions League campaign with Hekari United to the inaugural OFC Pro League andContinue reading “‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas”
Batram Suri takes charge of Lautoka FC ahead of Battle of the Giants after Galaxy OCL campaign
Former Solomon Islands international Batram Suri has been appointed head coach of Lautoka FC, taking charge of one of Fiji’s leading football districts ahead of the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants. The appointment was confirmed by the Fiji Football Association, with Suri set to lead the Blues into the BOG, which will kick offContinue reading “Batram Suri takes charge of Lautoka FC ahead of Battle of the Giants after Galaxy OCL campaign”
Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus
Four years ago, Oceania presented a united front behind Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the 2023 FIFA presidential election, all 11 members of the Oceania Football Confederation were publicly committed to the Swiss administrator. OFC president Lambert Maltock announced the region’s unanimous support, praising what FIFA had delivered for football across the Pacific. That unity noContinue reading “Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus”
Auckland City and Central Coast book OFC Champions League final after contrasting semi-final victories
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”
Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals
Galaxy FC completed a perfect Group B campaign at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League with a dominant 7-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga, while hosts Rewa FC came from behind to defeat Lae City FC 2-1 and secure the second semi-final place. Galaxy entered the final round already assured of progression, but there was noContinue reading “Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals”
Ba end seven-year wait with record 22nd Fiji Premier League title
Ba FC are champions of Fiji once again, with the Men in Black sealing the 2026 Extra Premier League title in emphatic fashion after a 6-0 victory over Tailevu Naitasiri at 4R Stadium, Govind Park on Sunday. The result brought an end to a seven-year wait for Ba, whose previous national league triumph came inContinue reading “Ba end seven-year wait with record 22nd Fiji Premier League title”
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