The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup is bringing major Melanesian international football back to Fiji, but many supporters outside the country face a significant cost to follow their teams live. Mai TV has announced pay-per-view coverage of the tournament, including every football match, the opening and closing ceremonies and the Cultural Night programme. The packageContinue reading “South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup”
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PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu
Papua New Guinea transformed a likely opening defeat into a significant 2-1 victory over defending champions Vanuatu with two goals in the closing minutes of their first match at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. Tony Kaltak put Vanuatu ahead in the 77th minute at HFC Bank Stadium, but the match changed after substitute NalauContinue reading “PNG turn defeat into victory with dramatic late response against Vanuatu”
PNG make early statement as women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup gets underway in Fiji
The second edition of the Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup kicked off in Suva on Thursday, with defending champions Papua New Guinea immediately sending a warning to their Melanesian rivals while Solomon Islands and Vanuatu shared the points in the tournament opener. Papua New Guinea produced the standout performance of the first day, defeating hostsContinue reading “PNG make early statement as women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup gets underway in Fiji”
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026: the complete guide to Melanesia’s battle in Fiji
International football returns to the heart of Melanesia this September as Fiji hosts the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, bringing together five neighbouring nations in a competition that carries considerably more history and importance than its relatively low international profile might suggest. For somebody approaching Pacific football for the first time, the tournament can beContinue reading “MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026: the complete guide to Melanesia’s battle in Fiji”
Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji
Papua New Guinea have confirmed a 20-man squad for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji, with head coach Bob Morris combining senior internationals, OFC Pro League players and a younger generation that has emerged strongly through domestic and regional competitions this year. The Kapuls squad includes experienced names such as Ronald Warisan, DanielContinue reading “Papua New Guinea name 20-man Kapuls squad for 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji”
Raymond Gunemba calls on PNGFA to stand with players as unpaid MSG allowances remain unresolved
Papua New Guinea international Raymond Gunemba has called on the PNG Football Association to stand firmly behind its players and reconsider sending a national team to the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup if outstanding payments from previous editions remain unpaid. The experienced striker has again raised concerns over money owed to players and officials followingContinue reading “Raymond Gunemba calls on PNGFA to stand with players as unpaid MSG allowances remain unresolved”
Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City
When Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon left Papua New Guinea for Australia in March 2025, their move to Bendigo City attracted attention back home. More than a year later, however, the two Kapuls internationals have largely disappeared from the regional football headlines. Their Australian journey did not end after a short spell: both remained inContinue reading “Away from the spotlight: Yagi Yasasa and Emmanuel Simon continue Australian journey with Bendigo City”
PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later
Almost a decade after guiding Papua New Guinea to one of the greatest achievements in the country’s football history, former Kapuls head coach Flemming Serritslev says an old chapter remains unresolved. The Danish coach, who took PNG to the final of the 2016 OFC Nations Cup, has told Oceania Football Center that he is stillContinue reading “PNGFA still owes coach behind Kapuls’ historic OFC Nations Cup run nine years later”
New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage
Solomon Islands confirmed themselves as one of the leading contenders at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship by completing a perfect Group A campaign, while New Caledonia produced the performance of the final matchday with a remarkable 7-0 demolition of Papua New Guinea to secure the second semi-final berth. The final round in Apia began withContinue reading “New Caledonia hit PNG for seven as Solomon Islands complete perfect OFC U-19 group stage”
Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form
One of Papua New Guinea’s most experienced footballers has returned home — and Tommy Semmy is once again finding the net in the colours where he first established himself as one of the Pacific’s most dangerous attackers. The 31-year-old PNG international returned to PNG Hekari FC for the 2026 Premier Soccer League season after almostContinue reading “Back in red: Tommy Semmy returns to Hekari roots and explodes into late-season form”
