At just 21 years old, Nabetari Itiata Ioera has become one of the leading figures in Kiribati’s historic triumph at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship in Fiji. The forward scored four goals during the competition, including twice in the 6-1 victory over Seaqaqa in the Premier Division final, and received the Golden Ball as theContinue reading “From primary school to the Golden Ball: Nabetari Itiata reflects on Kiribati’s historic IDC triumph”
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“With them, we felt strong”: Kiribati captain’s heartfelt tribute to the nation following historic IDC triumph
Kiribati national team captain Teweia Butibara has sent a heartfelt message to his country following Te Itei’s historic triumph at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship in Fiji. After leading his side to the Premier Division title with a commanding 6-1 victory over Seaqaqa, the 27-year-old expressed his gratitude to the supporters, coaches and teammates whoContinue reading ““With them, we felt strong”: Kiribati captain’s heartfelt tribute to the nation following historic IDC triumph”
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”
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”
“Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa
Navua FC head coach Rodicks Singh has praised his players for overcoming the absence of several important squad members to reach the final of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC). Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center following Saturday’s dramatic victory over defending champions Rewa, Singh admitted that few people expected his team to make itContinue reading ““Nobody expected us to reach the final”: Navua coach Rodicks Singh praises his players after stunning Rewa”
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”
