The 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup continues on Monday at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, with New Caledonia entering the tournament against Solomon Islands before Fiji face defending champions Vanuatu. New Caledonia will begin their campaign at 4pm against a Solomon Islands team carrying confidence after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Fiji. The Bonitos showedContinue reading “MSG Cup matchday two brings New Caledonia debut and crucial Fiji-Vanuatu contest”
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Joe Moses officially joins Vanuatu United after starring against Central Coast Mariners
Joe Moses has officially joined Vanuatu United, strengthening the Port Vila club with a forward who has already shown that he can make decisive contributions in important matches. The Vanuatu international arrives after a strong period with Galaxy FC, where he was part of the club’s successful domestic and continental campaigns. Moses featured for GalaxyContinue reading “Joe Moses officially joins Vanuatu United after starring against Central Coast Mariners”
Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper reaches VPL1 after remarkable four-year rise with Bayside Argonauts
Mitch Cooper has spent much of his career outside the spotlight of Pacific football, but the Vanuatu international continues to build an increasingly difficult case to ignore. Just one day after turning 32, Cooper celebrated another major achievement in Australia as Bayside Argonauts defeated Essendon Royals 1-0 at Lakeside Stadium to secure promotion to VictoriaContinue reading “Vanuatu international Mitch Cooper reaches VPL1 after remarkable four-year rise with Bayside Argonauts”
South Pacific supporters face US$50 overseas pay-per-view cost to watch MSG Cup
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”
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”
Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football
Brian Kaltak has established himself as one of the Pacific’s most successful footballers, but as another A-League season approaches, the Vanuatu international believes the game in his homeland still has significant ground to make up. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the Perth Glory defender discussed his preparations for the 2026/27 season, the future ofContinue reading “Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football”
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”
John Alick goes from Ba’s domestic treble straight into Vanuatu’s MSG title defence
Vanuatu international John Alick has linked up with the national team camp in Fiji after completing a hugely successful domestic campaign with Ba FC, adding another experienced figure to Richard Iwai’s squad ahead of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup. Alick arrives with considerable momentum. The 35-year-old midfielder joined Ba during the mid-season transfer windowContinue reading “John Alick goes from Ba’s domestic treble straight into Vanuatu’s MSG title defence”
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”
