Tahiti will attempt to extend their dominance of Oceania beach soccer when the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup begins on Thursday, 22 October, at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae, with five Pacific nations competing for the regional title and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The Tiki Toa enter theContinue reading “Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup”
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New Caledonia’s Jaushua Sotirio joins Avondale as NPL Victoria champions strengthen attack ahead of Australian Championship
New Caledonian forward Jaushua Sotirio has joined Avondale FC ahead of the 2026 Australian Championship, returning to Australian football after a spell in Singapore with Hougang United. The experienced attacker is among nine new players recruited by the reigning NPL Victoria champions as they prepare to compete for another national trophy. Sotirio, who turned 31Continue reading “New Caledonia’s Jaushua Sotirio joins Avondale as NPL Victoria champions strengthen attack ahead of Australian Championship”
New Caledonia Super Ligue title race wide open as Gaïca and Magenta enter final two rounds level on points
The 2026 New Caledonia Super Ligue is heading towards a dramatic conclusion, with four clubs still competing for the championship and just two rounds remaining. ASC Gaïca and AS Magenta are level at the top with 49 points each, while AS Lössi and defending champions Tiga Sport remain firmly in contention, setting up an excitingContinue reading “New Caledonia Super Ligue title race wide open as Gaïca and Magenta enter final two rounds level on points”
Fiji join Vanuatu in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after decisive final day
Fiji will face defending champions Vanuatu in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after a tense final round in Suva saw the Bula Boys come from behind to defeat New Caledonia 2-1, while Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea shared a 1-1 draw. The two results completed a compelling round-robin stage at HFC BankContinue reading “Fiji join Vanuatu in MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after decisive final day”
Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round
The round-robin stage of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup reaches its conclusion on Wednesday at HFC Bank Stadium, with Vanuatu already having completed their schedule and the other four Melanesian nations entering one final day that will determine who advances to Saturday’s grand final. After four rounds that have produced dramatic comebacks, late goalsContinue reading “Everything comes down to Suva as MSG Cup men’s final race reaches decisive last round”
Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence
Defending champions Vanuatu have placed themselves in a strong position in the race for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after coming from behind to defeat New Caledonia 4-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The final score suggested a comfortable victory, but the contest was far tighter for most of the afternoon. NewContinue reading “Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence”
New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win
New Caledonia produced an important response to their opening defeat at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, beating Papua New Guinea 2-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to collect their first points of the tournament and move back into contention for a place in the final. Brice Dahite gave the Cagous an early leadContinue reading “New Caledonia respond against PNG as Read’s deflected strike seals first MSG Cup win”
Vanuatu hit five past New Caledonia as Solomon Islands stun hosts Fiji at Women’s MSG Cup
The third matchday of the 2026 Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup produced two significant results at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with Vanuatu delivering the biggest victory of their campaign so far before Solomon Islands defeated hosts Fiji to strengthen their position in the race for the final. Vanuatu were emphatic in a 5-0 victoryContinue reading “Vanuatu hit five past New Caledonia as Solomon Islands stun hosts Fiji at Women’s MSG Cup”
Raphael Lea’i inspires Solomon Islands to important victory over New Caledonia
Solomon Islands collected their first victory of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after defeating New Caledonia 2-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Both goals arrived during the second half after New Caledonia had resisted the Bonitos throughout a goalless opening 45 minutes. Raphael Lea’i was among the scorers, delivering another important contribution forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i inspires Solomon Islands to important victory over New Caledonia”
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”
