Papua New Guinea underlined their status as favourites for the Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title with another emphatic victory on Matchday 2, while Vanuatu claimed a crucial win over hosts Fiji to strengthen their own push for the final. The defending champions defeated New Caledonia 4–1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, making itContinue reading “PNG stay perfect as Vanuatu edge Fiji on decisive Women’s MSG Cup Matchday 2”
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MSG Cup matchday two brings New Caledonia debut and crucial Fiji-Vanuatu contest
The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup continues on Monday at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with New Caledonia entering the tournament against Solomon Islands before Fiji face defending champions Vanuatu. New Caledonia will begin their campaign at 4pm against a Solomon Islands team carrying confidence after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Fiji. The Bonitos showedContinue reading “MSG Cup matchday two brings New Caledonia debut and crucial Fiji-Vanuatu contest”
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”
Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch
Fiji captain Roy Krishna’s opening goal against Solomon Islands at the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup has generated major debate after supporters examined the available broadcast replay. Some fans have argued that there cannot be an offside offence because the move began with a Fiji corner kick. That rule is correct only when a player receivesContinue reading “Roy Krishna goal sparks major offside debate after clear second touch”
South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup
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”
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”
