Raphael Lea’i produced one of the standout individual performances of the Solomon Islands S-League season, scoring six times as Central Coast FC defeated SOSA FC 9-0 at Lawson Tama. The Solomon Islands international was at the centre of Central Coast’s dominant display, registering a double hat-trick as his side returned to domestic action with anContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i explodes for six goals in Central Coast’s huge S-League win”
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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”
Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain
Rewa FC will enter the 2026 Battle of the Giants without Solomon Islands internationals Don Keana and James Dooro, with both players having left Fiji to join their national team camp ahead of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup — and questions now surrounding whether either will return to the Delta Tigers after international duty. RewaContinue reading “Keana and Dooro leave Rewa for Solomon Islands camp as their future with Delta Tigers becomes uncertain”
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”
Green Shield stay clear as KOSSA and Ghupo keep winning in error-strewn S-League weekend
Green Shield strengthened their position at the top of the Solomon Islands S-League with another victory at Lawson Tama Stadium, while KOSSA and Ghupo continued their own impressive runs in a weekend in which defensive and goalkeeping mistakes had a major influence on the results. Three completed fixtures produced three narrow victories on Saturday, withContinue reading “Green Shield stay clear as KOSSA and Ghupo keep winning in error-strewn S-League weekend”
Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud
For Ona Sabetian, wearing the Solomon Islands shirt will mean much more than simply representing another country on the football pitch. Born in New Zealand to a Solomon Islands mother and an Iranian father, the 19-year-old attacker is preparing to embrace one of the most important moments of his young career after being selected forContinue reading “Born in New Zealand, carrying the Totori-Feni legacy: Ona Sabetian ready to make Solomon Islands proud”
Batram Suri takes charge of Lautoka FC ahead of Battle of the Giants after Galaxy OCL campaign
Former Solomon Islands international Batram Suri has been appointed head coach of Lautoka FC, taking charge of one of Fiji’s leading football districts ahead of the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants. The appointment was confirmed by the Fiji Football Association, with Suri set to lead the Blues into the BOG, which will kick offContinue reading “Batram Suri takes charge of Lautoka FC ahead of Battle of the Giants after Galaxy OCL campaign”
Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League
Ghupo FC produced one of the main talking points of the S-League weekend in Solomon Islands, defeating Laugu United 3-2 in a dramatic contest and giving fresh substance to the defence mounted by their supporters after recent criticism of the club. Wilfred Mani opened the scoring for Ghupo in the 24th minute before Steve MorrisContinue reading “Ghupo answer critics on the pitch as Green Shield keep marching in S-League”
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”
Auckland City reign again: 14th OFC Champions League crown ends Central Coast’s historic run
Auckland City FC have been crowned champions of Oceania for a record-extending 14th time after defeating Central Coast FC 2-0 in the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League final at Four R Govind Park in Ba, Fiji. Second-half goals from Ryan De Vries and Matt Ellis proved decisive as the New Zealand giants secured a fifthContinue reading “Auckland City reign again: 14th OFC Champions League crown ends Central Coast’s historic run”
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