Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime has clarified the circumstances behind his absence from Labasa’s squad for the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, revealing exclusively to Oceania Football Center that he returned home to begin preparations for the upcoming OFC Pro League season rather than because of a financial disagreement with the Fijian club. Naime andContinue reading “Rex Naime breaks silence on Labasa IDC absence, denies money dispute and explains OFC Pro League return”
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Kiribati stun World Cup-bound Fiji U17 to reach historic IDC final
Kiribati have produced another remarkable result at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, defeating Fiji’s World Cup-bound Under-17 national team 3-1 in the Premier Division semi-finals to reach Sunday’s final against Seaqaqa. Just two days after recording the first victory in the history of their senior national team, the Pacific islanders have now eliminated one ofContinue reading “Kiribati stun World Cup-bound Fiji U17 to reach historic IDC final”
Back where it all began: Merrill Nand rediscovers scoring touch at Rewa as IDC title defence intensifies
Merrill Abel Nand’s return to Rewa FC has brought the Fiji international back to the club where his footballing journey began, and the move is already producing results. After spending several seasons with Suva, the 26-year-old forward has established himself as an important attacking figure for the Delta Tigers, scoring four goals in the openingContinue reading “Back where it all began: Merrill Nand rediscovers scoring touch at Rewa as IDC title defence intensifies”
IDC 2026 semi-finals: Ba chase historic clean sweep as Rewa, Navua and Labasa fight for final places
The 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship has reached its decisive stage, with four of Fiji’s leading football districts preparing for a dramatic Super Premier semi-final day at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Defending champions Rewa will meet Navua in Saturday’s opening contest, while Ba and Labasa renew their traditional rivalry in the second semi-final, with placesContinue reading “IDC 2026 semi-finals: Ba chase historic clean sweep as Rewa, Navua and Labasa fight for final places”
Rewa finish IDC group stage unbeaten as hosts Suva bow out without a win
Defending champions Rewa FC completed an unbeaten group-stage campaign at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship following a 1-1 draw against hosts Suva FC at HFC Bank Stadium on Thursday evening. Goals from Semi Matalau for Rewa and New Zealand-based James Hoyt for Suva settled the final Super Premier fixture of the day, leaving the DeltaContinue reading “Rewa finish IDC group stage unbeaten as hosts Suva bow out without a win”
Still decisive at 43: Taniela Waqa heads Labasa into IDC semi-finals
At 43 years of age, Taniela Waqa continues to prove that experience remains one of football’s most valuable qualities. The former Fiji international scored the decisive goal in Labasa’s 2-1 victory over Nasinu on Thursday, October 8, sending the Babasiga Lions into the semi-finals of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship with a powerful reminder ofContinue reading “Still decisive at 43: Taniela Waqa heads Labasa into IDC semi-finals”
Navua reach IDC semi-finals but Thomas Dunn faces suspension threat as Lautoka exit
Navua FC have secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship following a goalless draw against Lautoka at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on Thursday. However, the Southerners could be forced to play their crucial knockout fixture without Fiji international and Bula FC midfielder Thomas Dunn, whose eligibility remains uncertain followingContinue reading “Navua reach IDC semi-finals but Thomas Dunn faces suspension threat as Lautoka exit”
A win 47 years in the making: Kiribati thrash Nadroga 6-0 at Fiji’s IDC to claim first-ever senior national team victory
Kiribati have finally won a football match. Forty-seven years after the country first appeared in senior international football, the Kiribati national team produced a result that will have a permanent place in its history, demolishing Alfraaz Security Nadroga FC 6-0 at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva and booking a place in the semi-finals ofContinue reading “A win 47 years in the making: Kiribati thrash Nadroga 6-0 at Fiji’s IDC to claim first-ever senior national team victory”
Suva goalkeeper Jason Rokovucake suspended after failed drug test as recurring problem again hits Fiji football
Suva goalkeeper Jason Rokovucake has been suspended after failing a drug test at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, with head coach Pita Rabo confirming the case as Fiji football once again faces questions over a problem that has repeatedly surfaced at its major domestic competitions. Rokovucake started Suva’s opening Super Premier match against Labasa atContinue reading “Suva goalkeeper Jason Rokovucake suspended after failed drug test as recurring problem again hits Fiji football”
From Fiji Golden Glove to sudden absence: questions grow over Sevanaia at IDC
Fiji international goalkeeper Isikeli Sevanaia Junior has suddenly disappeared from Ba’s squad at the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, with his absence attracting particular attention after Fiji FA confirmed that two Super Premier players were among six players suspended following positive drug tests on the tournament’s opening day. Sevanaia was Ba’s starting goalkeeper when the MenContinue reading “From Fiji Golden Glove to sudden absence: questions grow over Sevanaia at IDC”
