High hopes for Samoa at OFC Nations Cup as squad is packed with overseas-based players

The Samoa national football team has revealed its squad for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. The tournament will see Samoa compete in Group B alongside Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Tahiti, with group matches to be held in Suva, Fiji. The semifinals and final will take place in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Northern Irish head coachContinue reading “High hopes for Samoa at OFC Nations Cup as squad is packed with overseas-based players”

Brian is Back: national team captain is home alongside three more Australian-based players heading for OFC Nations Cup

Vanuatu national football team captain Brian Kaltak has returned to Port Vila, ready to lead his team in the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. Kaltak, a standout defender for the Central Coast Mariners, the current A-League champions, arrived in Port Vila accompanied by three other Australia-based players: defenders Jared Clark and Jeffrey Taso, and striker AlexContinue reading “Brian is Back: national team captain is home alongside three more Australian-based players heading for OFC Nations Cup”

Raphael Lea’i gets his first taste of football in Australia before reeturning to Solomon Islands for OFC Nations Cup

Prominent football talent from the Solomon Islands and the South Pacific, Raphael Lea’i, has signed with Adelaide City FC for the rest of the National Premier League (NPL) South Australia season. Lea’i made his initial appearance in a reserve match against Adelaide Comets, which ended in a 3-2 win for Adelaide City. He played forContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets his first taste of football in Australia before reeturning to Solomon Islands for OFC Nations Cup”

Tahiti announces squad for OFC Nations Cup 2024; Teaonui Tehau on the charge

Tahiti is set to make a strong return to the OFC Nations Cup, bringing a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents to the tournament. The 2012 champions, led by coach Samuel Garcia, will compete in Group B alongside Fiji, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea. The group stage matches will be held in Suva, Fiji.Continue reading “Tahiti announces squad for OFC Nations Cup 2024; Teaonui Tehau on the charge”

Solomon Islands finishes preparations for the OFC Nations Cup under Jacob Moli guidance

The Solomon Islands senior men’s national team has wrapped up its preparations for the OFC Nations Cup, with a series of friendly matches providing a critical assessment of the squad’s readiness. Under the guidance of interim head coach Jacob Moli, the team played three test matches against local combined teams, showing promising form and resilience.Continue reading “Solomon Islands finishes preparations for the OFC Nations Cup under Jacob Moli guidance”

Can Solomon Islands’ in-form striker Orobulu carry the momentum to OFC Nations Cup landscape?

John Orobulu, the 23-year-old striking sensation from the Solomon Islands, has firmly established himself as one of the brightest talents in the region’s football landscape. His meteoric rise to prominence began with a stellar performance in the Telekom S-League last season, catching the eye of former Solomon Islands head coach Felipe Vega-Arango. Orobulu’s knack forContinue reading “Can Solomon Islands’ in-form striker Orobulu carry the momentum to OFC Nations Cup landscape?”

Roy Krishna at the helm: Fiji National Team squad is set for OFC Nations Cup challenge

Fiji’s head coach, Rob Sherman, has called up the national team for the OFC Nations Cup, with the Group B matches set to be held in Suva, Fiji. The Fijians are grouped alongside Papua New Guinea, Tahiti and Samoa. Should the Bula Boys advance, the knockout stage will take place in Port Vila, Vanuatu. TheContinue reading “Roy Krishna at the helm: Fiji National Team squad is set for OFC Nations Cup challenge”

PNG Kapuls: Komolong, Semmy and Warisan included in Moon’s call-up for OFC Nations Cup

The Papua New Guinea national football team has officially announced its squad for the upcoming OFC Nations Cup. Set to compete in Group B against Samoa, Fiji, and Tahiti, the team is preparing for a challenging tournament held in Suva, Fiji – the knockout stage, if the Kapuls advance, will be played at Freshwater StadiumContinue reading “PNG Kapuls: Komolong, Semmy and Warisan included in Moon’s call-up for OFC Nations Cup”

OFC Nations Cup: Brian Kaltak to lead local talent as Vanuatu enters new era under new coach Juliano Schmeling

The Vanuatu national football team, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Juliano Schmeling, is set to compete in the OFC Nations Cup, to be held in the vibrant capital of Port Vila. The squad announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, especially with the inclusion of national hero and team captain, Brian Kaltak.Continue reading “OFC Nations Cup: Brian Kaltak to lead local talent as Vanuatu enters new era under new coach Juliano Schmeling”

The Cagous are out: current Pacific Games gold medallists withdraw from OFC Nations Cup participation

The anticipated OFC Nations Cup will not count on the participation of the 2012 edition runners-up New Caledonia after the local federation announced in a media statement the Cagous will not be travelling to Vanuatu to take part in the regional competition. The current Pacific Games gold medallists are posed with definitive real difficulties andContinue reading “The Cagous are out: current Pacific Games gold medallists withdraw from OFC Nations Cup participation”