Solomon Islands became the first team from Group A to secure their place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after another strong performance in Samoa, while Papua New Guinea kept their own campaign alive with a six-goal victory over the hosts. The second round of Group A matches produced wins for theContinue reading “Solomon Islands seal semi-final place as Papua New Guinea revive hopes in OFC U-19 Championship”
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“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”
Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA
The Papua New Guinea Football Association has handed the Port Moresby Soccer Association a two-year suspension after accusing one of the country’s most prominent regional football bodies of repeatedly failing to comply with national regulations. The suspension took immediate effect after formal notice was issued to PMSA on Monday, with PNGFA citing Article 17 ofContinue reading “Port Moresby Soccer Association suspended for two years by PNGFA”
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia make winning starts at OFC U-19 Championship
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia opened their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship campaigns with victories in Apia, taking early control of Group A on the first day of competition in Samoa. Solomon Islands began with a narrow but deserved 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea, while New Caledonia produced a fast start to defeat hosts SamoaContinue reading “Solomon Islands and New Caledonia make winning starts at OFC U-19 Championship”
‘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”
PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance
Papua New Guinea will take part in the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Fiji after the PNG Football Association received assurances from the Office of the Prime Minister that outstanding payments owed from previous editions of the tournament will be settled. The confirmation represents a significant change from the position taken by PNGFA earlierContinue reading “PNG confirms MSG Cup participation despite K469,000 in unpaid allowances after government assurance”
Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus
Four years ago, Oceania presented a united front behind Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the 2023 FIFA presidential election, all 11 members of the Oceania Football Confederation were publicly committed to the Swiss administrator. OFC president Lambert Maltock announced the region’s unanimous support, praising what FIFA had delivered for football across the Pacific. That unity noContinue reading “Infantino keeps his Pacific bloc as New Zealand challenges Oceania’s FIFA consensus”
Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals
Galaxy FC completed a perfect Group B campaign at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League with a dominant 7-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga, while hosts Rewa FC came from behind to defeat Lae City FC 2-1 and secure the second semi-final place. Galaxy entered the final round already assured of progression, but there was noContinue reading “Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals”
Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B
Galaxy FC became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after beating Lae City FC 3-1 on Wednesday, while hosts Rewa FC revived their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The opening match of the day at Four R Stadium in Ba sawContinue reading “Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B”
Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji
The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League got underway in Lautoka with two convincing victories in Group B, as Lae City FC and Galaxy FC both started their campaigns with 4-1 wins at Churchill Park. Papua New Guinea champions Lae City opened the competition against Cook Islands representatives Tupapa Maraerenga and took control of the matchContinue reading “Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji”
