Tahiti and Solomon Islands opened their 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup campaigns with commanding victories on Saturday, 24 October, scoring a combined 28 goals at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae. The hosts overwhelmed Vanuatu 18-1, while Solomon Islands defeated New Caledonia 10-5, establishing themselves as the early frontrunners in the competition. The TikiContinue reading “Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined”
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Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard
Vanuatu’s national beach soccer team paid a touching tribute to the late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard during their visit to French Polynesia for the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, visiting his family in Papara to honour a footballer whose life connected both Pacific nations. The visit was confirmed by the Oceania Football Confederation,Continue reading “Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard”
Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila
The 2026/27 Port Vila Football Association Super League Opening Cup reaches its semifinal stage on Saturday, 24 October, with Tafea FC facing reigning league champions Galaxy FC and Ifira Black Bird FC meeting North Efate United FC at Port Vila Stadium. All four clubs advanced from the group stage unbeaten, each collecting four points fromContinue reading “Tafea face Galaxy as PVFA Opening Cup semifinals promise exciting clashes in Port Vila”
Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti will attempt to extend their dominance of Oceania beach soccer when the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup begins on Thursday, 22 October, at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae, with five Pacific nations competing for the regional title and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The Tiki Toa enter theContinue reading “Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup”
Football returns to Port Vila as PVFA Opening Cup launches 2026/27 season in Vanuatu
Domestic football has returned to Port Vila with the start of the 2026/27 PVFA Opening Cup, bringing clubs from Vanuatu’s capital back into competitive action ahead of the new league season. The tournament, organised by the Port Vila Football Association, features teams from different divisions and serves as preparation for the regular championship, which isContinue reading “Football returns to Port Vila as PVFA Opening Cup launches 2026/27 season in Vanuatu”
Hassan Ramazani reflects on Australia Cup triumph and sees brighter future for Vanuatu football
Australian defender Hassan Ramazani has described winning the Australia Cup with South Melbourne FC as a dream come true, while expressing his determination to return to Vanuatu United and help the club challenge for the OFC Pro League title in 2027. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the 25-year-old reflected on a remarkable year thatContinue reading “Hassan Ramazani reflects on Australia Cup triumph and sees brighter future for Vanuatu football”
Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph
Solomon Islands duo David Supa and John Orobulu, alongside Vanuatu international John Alick, played important roles in Ba FC’s successful 2026 Inter-District Championship (IDC) campaign, helping the Men in Black defeat Navua 2-0 in Sunday’s grand final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Their contributions were part of a historic season for the Fijian club,Continue reading “Supa, Orobulu and Alick leave Pacific Island mark on Ba’s historic IDC triumph”
Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31
Vanuatu football is mourning the passing of former Tafea FC striker and youth international Nicol Tari, who has died at the age of 31. His death has prompted emotional tributes from former teammates, friends and members of the country’s football community, including former Vanuatu national team coach Moise Poida, who worked closely with Tari duringContinue reading “Vanuatu football mourns Nicol Tari as former Tafea FC striker and youth international dies aged 31”
Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future
Matt Acton originally arrived at Vanuatu United with the profile of a goalkeeper who could bring professional experience to the Pacific’s newest club competition. Less than a year later, his role has become considerably broader. Acton is still a goalkeeper. He is also Vanuatu United’s goalkeeper coach, has worked as goalkeeper coach within the VanuatuContinue reading “Matt Acton sees Vanuatu differently now — and coaching has become part of his future”
Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship
Vanuatu international Walter Leoru produced one of the standout individual performances of the opening day of the 2026 FMF Inter-District Championship, scoring all three goals as Navua defeated Nadi 3-0 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Leoru broke open a match that had remained goalless for most of the first half, striking twice in theContinue reading “Vanuatu’s Walter Leoru hits hat-trick as Navua make perfect start to 2026 Fiji Inter-District Championship”
