New Zealand winger Matt Ellis has taken another major step in his career after joining Perth Glory’s A-League Men squad, adding another Kiwi to the Australian top flight ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 25-year-old arrives in Western Australia with considerable experience in New Zealand and Oceania football, most notably through his time with AucklandContinue reading “Perth Glory hand Matt Ellis A-League opportunity after Auckland City and OFC Pro League journey”
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Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again
Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again Vanuatu United have completed a memorable week in Port Vila by defeating Central Coast Mariners 1-0 at Freshwater Stadium, securing a second consecutive victory over the A-League club and completing a clean sweep of the two-match PacificAus Sports Challenge. Joe MosesContinue reading “Vanuatu United complete historic sweep over Central Coast Mariners as Joe Moses strikes again”
Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil
Vanuatu football witnessed a landmark occasion at Freshwater Stadium as Vanuatu United defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in Port Vila, in what became the first meeting between two fully professional football clubs ever staged on Vanuatu soil. The match was already historic before kickoff. Vanuatu United were playing their first official home fixture, while CentralContinue reading “Vanuatu United make history with 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners in first fully professional club meeting on Vanuatu soil”
Galaxy core spotted training with Vanuatu United as club shapes new-look squad for second OFC Pro League season
Vanuatu United appear to be preparing significant changes to their playing group ahead of the second season of the OFC Pro League, with a number of established Vanuatu internationals and recent Galaxy FC players now training with the country’s professional club in Port Vila. No complete list of new signings has yet been announced byContinue reading “Galaxy core spotted training with Vanuatu United as club shapes new-look squad for second OFC Pro League season”
“If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return
David Supa’s first experience of Fijian football has already brought silverware, a new challenge outside the Solomon Islands and another important chapter in a season that began in the inaugural OFC Professional League. Now, with Ba fighting to keep their Battle of the Giants campaign alive, the Solomon Islands international is looking to finish hisContinue reading ““If Solomon Islands call, I have to go”: David Supa on Ba title, BOG pressure and MSG return”
“I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji
John Orobulu has quickly rediscovered his scoring touch in Fiji after a difficult spell in the inaugural OFC Professional League, with the Solomon Islands striker telling Oceania Football Center that being used away from his natural position was one of the factors behind his limited goal return with PNG Hekari. The 26-year-old has been oneContinue reading ““I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji”
From OFC Pro League Golden Boot to Australia: Alex Saniel returns to Vanuatu United after impressive loan spell
Alex Saniel will return to Vanuatu United after completing his short loan spell with Caroline Springs George Cross in Australia, bringing another productive chapter of his 2026 season to an end. The Vanuatu international finished his time in NPL Victoria in the best possible way, scoring the only goal in George Cross’ 1-0 victory overContinue reading “From OFC Pro League Golden Boot to Australia: Alex Saniel returns to Vanuatu United after impressive loan spell”
‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime is preparing for another major challenge in Fiji as he targets the Battle of the Giants title with Labasa, while looking back at a period of his career that has taken him from a standout OFC Champions League campaign with Hekari United to the inaugural OFC Pro League andContinue reading “‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas”
Auckland FC’s A-League champions take Oceania to FIFA stage but fall narrowly to Al-Ahli
Auckland FC’s first appearance on the FIFA stage ended in defeat, but the New Zealand professional side produced a competitive performance against the champions of Asia, falling only 1-0 to Al-Ahli in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Jeddah. Saleh Abu Al-Shamat scored the only goal of the night in theContinue reading “Auckland FC’s A-League champions take Oceania to FIFA stage but fall narrowly to Al-Ahli”
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