Kiribati coach Pine George Holomoana Iosefa believes his side showed that they can compete at a higher Pacific level despite their 4-2 defeat, while admitting that defensive mistakes remain the main area to correct before the team’s next appearance. The result came with disappointment, particularly because Kiribati conceded four times, but Iosefa’s assessment was farContinue reading “Iosefa says Kiribati can reach Pacific standard after encouraging IDC debut”
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Rewa open IDC title defence with emphatic 5-0 demolition of Nasinu
Defending champions Rewa made an immediate statement at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, opening their campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nasinu at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Merrill Nand scored twice for the Delta Tigers, while Mohammed Ramzan Khan, Josaia Sela and Epeli Valevou also found the net as Rewa took early controlContinue reading “Rewa open IDC title defence with emphatic 5-0 demolition of Nasinu”
Nadi goalkeeping gamble backfires as Aadil Mohammed is punished for costly positioning errors
Nadi’s decision to change goalkeeper for the opening match of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship proved costly, with new addition Aadil Mohammed enduring a difficult afternoon in the 3-0 defeat to Navua at HFC Bank Stadium. Walter Leoru took the headlines with a hat-trick, but a review of all three goals shows another clear featureContinue reading “Nadi goalkeeping gamble backfires as Aadil Mohammed is punished for costly positioning errors”
Labasa reshuffle IDC squad as PNG stars Rex Naime and Joseph Joe miss tournament
Labasa will begin their 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship campaign with a significantly altered squad after making four late changes to their final 22-player list. Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime, Joseph Joe, Akeimi Ralulu and Melvin Mani have all been removed from the squad ahead of the tournament opener against Suva. Naime’s absence is oneContinue reading “Labasa reshuffle IDC squad as PNG stars Rex Naime and Joseph Joe miss tournament”
Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship
Vanuatu international Walter Leoru produced one of the standout individual performances of the opening day of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, scoring all three goals as Navua defeated Nadi 3-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Leoru broke open a match that had remained goalless for most of the first half, striking twice in theContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship”
Kiribati score twice but Seaqaqa punish costly errors in historic IDC debut
Kiribati’s first appearance at the FMF Inter-District Championship ended in defeat, but the island nation still found reasons for encouragement after scoring twice in a 4-2 loss to Seaqaqa at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The result gave Seaqaqa all three points in their opening Premier Division Group A match, while Kiribati were immediately confrontedContinue reading “Kiribati score twice but Seaqaqa punish costly errors in historic IDC debut”
Shankar cleared for IDC, but disciplinary case costs him Bula FC offer and OFC Auckland opportunity
Delon Shankar will be allowed to return to the field for Rewa at the FMF Inter-District Championship, but the consequences of his recent disciplinary case have extended well beyond the domestic tournament, with the 19-year-old losing both a Bula FC opportunity and a proposed placement with the Oceania Football Confederation in Auckland. The Fiji FootballContinue reading “Shankar cleared for IDC, but disciplinary case costs him Bula FC offer and OFC Auckland opportunity”
Jack Vira embraces new midfield role at Nadi as Vanuatu call-up remains his next ambition
Ni-Vanuatu footballer Jack Vira Tokaki has spent much of his career being recognised as an attacking player, but his first season with Nadi has required something different. Ahead of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, the 25-year-old believes that adaptation has made him a more complete footballer — and could eventually help him earn an opportunityContinue reading “Jack Vira embraces new midfield role at Nadi as Vanuatu call-up remains his next ambition”
Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship
Nasinu will be without Solomon Islands attacker Paul Francis for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship after the forward returned home to take part in the Guadalcanal Football Championship 2026 in Honiara. Francis is representing Eastern Frigates FC in the competition and has been handed the captain’s armband. Matches are being played at Lawson Tama Stadium,Continue reading “Paul Francis to miss Nasinu’s IDC campaign after returning to Solomon Islands for Guadalcanal Championship”
Nabil Begg sees professional experience shaping Fiji’s new generation after MSG triumph
Fiji’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup triumph may have provided another trophy for the national team, but for Nabil Begg the tournament also offered evidence of a wider transition taking place within Fijian football. The midfielder was part of the Fiji side that recovered during the competition to eventually claim the Melanesian crown on home soil,Continue reading “Nabil Begg sees professional experience shaping Fiji’s new generation after MSG triumph”
