The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup is bringing major Melanesian international football back to Fiji, but many supporters outside the country face a significant cost to follow their teams live. Mai TV has announced pay-per-view coverage of the tournament, including every football match, the opening and closing ceremonies and the Cultural Night programme. The packageContinue reading “South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup”
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Roy Krishna backs Abdullah Khairati after teenager completes rapid rise to Fiji senior team
Abdullah Khairati’s rapid progression through Fiji football has reached another important milestone, with the Vancouver-based youngster making his senior international debut for the Bula Boys at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and receiving public backing from national team captain Roy Krishna shortly afterwards. Khairati featured for Fiji against Solomon Islands in the Bula Boys’Continue reading “Roy Krishna backs Abdullah Khairati after teenager completes rapid rise to Fiji senior team”
Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw
Fiji appeared to be cruising towards a winning start to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup when Thomas Dunn put the hosts 3–1 ahead early in the second half. Yet an avoidable red card, a gradual loss of territorial control and an increasingly confident Solomon Islands response transformed the contest. Jayroll Patty reduced the deficitContinue reading “Ten-Man Fiji Surrender Two-Goal Lead as Solomon Islands Rescue Dramatic Draw”
PNG make early statement as women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup gets underway in Fiji
The second edition of the Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup kicked off in Suva on Thursday, with defending champions Papua New Guinea immediately sending a warning to their Melanesian rivals while Solomon Islands and Vanuatu shared the points in the tournament opener. Papua New Guinea produced the standout performance of the first day, defeating hostsContinue reading “PNG make early statement as women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup gets underway in Fiji”
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026: the complete guide to Melanesia’s battle in Fiji
International football returns to the heart of Melanesia this September as Fiji hosts the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, bringing together five neighbouring nations in a competition that carries considerably more history and importance than its relatively low international profile might suggest. For somebody approaching Pacific football for the first time, the tournament can beContinue reading “MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026: the complete guide to Melanesia’s battle in Fiji”
From BOG disappointment to national duty: Gabriele Matanisiga turns focus to Fiji’s MSG Cup challenge
Gabriele Matanisiga is already looking ahead. Only days after the disappointment of Rewa’s defeat in the Battle of the Giants final, the defender has shifted his attention to a new responsibility: representing Fiji at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup on home soil. The timing creates an interesting contrast. Matanisiga arrives in the national campContinue reading “From BOG disappointment to national duty: Gabriele Matanisiga turns focus to Fiji’s MSG Cup challenge”
“It’s hard to remain a champion”: Etonia Dogalau on Ba’s treble, Fiji omission and what comes next
Ba have returned to the top of Fijian football in emphatic fashion in 2026, and Etonia Dogalau has been one of the players directly involved in a season that has restored the Men in Black’s status as the country’s dominant domestic force. With the Fiji FACT, Extra Premier League and Battle of the Giants alreadyContinue reading ““It’s hard to remain a champion”: Etonia Dogalau on Ba’s treble, Fiji omission and what comes next”
Patrick Joseph omission sparks questions after strong BOG campaign as Fiji turn to MSG Cup
Patrick Joseph has emerged as one of the most discussed omissions from Stéphane Auvray’s Fiji squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, with a number of local supporters questioning why the Ba midfielder was left out after a strong Battle of the Giants campaign. Fiji confirmed a 20-man squad for the tournament this week,Continue reading “Patrick Joseph omission sparks questions after strong BOG campaign as Fiji turn to MSG Cup”
Seaqaqa make history with first-ever promotion to Fiji’s Premier League
Seaqaqa have achieved one of the biggest milestones in the district’s football history, securing promotion to Fiji’s Extra Premier League for the first time after defeating Tavua 7-6 on penalties at Govind Park in Ba. The dramatic Extra Senior League play-off finished 2-2 after regulation time, with Seaqaqa recovering from a difficult first half beforeContinue reading “Seaqaqa make history with first-ever promotion to Fiji’s Premier League”
Two records, one name: questions over Vilitati Kautoga’s BOG registration await Fiji FA clarification
Questions have emerged over the registration of Ba striker Vilitati Kautoga during the 2026 Battle of the Giants after publicly shared material appeared to show two separate player records carrying the same name but different identification numbers, dates of birth and photographs. The existence of two records does not, by itself, establish that Ba fieldedContinue reading “Two records, one name: questions over Vilitati Kautoga’s BOG registration await Fiji FA clarification”
