Defending champions Vanuatu have placed themselves in a strong position in the race for the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after coming from behind to defeat New Caledonia 4-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. The final score suggested a comfortable victory, but the contest was far tighter for most of the afternoon. NewContinue reading “Vanuatu turn late pressure into 4-1 win over New Caledonia to strengthen MSG Cup title defence”
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Solomon Islands fight back three times as Javin Wae rescues another dramatic MSG Cup draw
Solomon Islands once again demonstrated their remarkable ability to survive difficult situations at the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, coming from behind three separate times to draw 3-3 with defending champions Vanuatu in another dramatic encounter at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Vanuatu led through Andrew Malakai, Tony Kaltack and Jayson Bule, but every advantageContinue reading “Solomon Islands fight back three times as Javin Wae rescues another dramatic MSG Cup draw”
Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji
Vanuatu recovered from their opening-day disappointment to claim a crucial 1-0 victory over hosts Fiji in the second men’s matchday of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Bill Kaltack scored the only goal of the game during the second half, finishing an excellent Vanuatu attacking move inside Fiji’s penaltyContinue reading “Bill Kaltack’s composed finish gives Vanuatu vital MSG Cup win over Fiji”
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”
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”
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 leave out Alex Saniel as Richard Iwai names reshaped squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title defence
Vanuatu will defend their MSG Prime Minister’s Cup crown with a significantly reshaped national team after the Vanuatu Football Federation confirmed a 20-man squad for the 2026 tournament in Fiji. The selection, which will be led by Richard Iwai, contains a mixture of experienced internationals and a considerable number of players with limited exposure atContinue reading “Vanuatu leave out Alex Saniel as Richard Iwai names reshaped squad for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup title defence”
Kensi Tangis reflects on Vanuatu’s OFC Nations Cup journey and hints at his final chapter
Kensi Tangis, the 34-year-old striker from Fanafo, Santo Island in Vanuatu, is a celebrated figure in Vanuatu football. Currently playing for Galaxy FC in Port Vila, Tangis has been a cornerstone of the national team. As Vanuatu concluded their OFC Nations Cup campaign with a second-place finish, following a 3-0 loss to New Zealand, TangisContinue reading “Kensi Tangis reflects on Vanuatu’s OFC Nations Cup journey and hints at his final chapter”
New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites
New Zealand secured their sixth OFC Men’s Nations Cup title with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Vanuatu at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. In front of a packed stadium, the home side put up a valiant fight against a technically superior and fully professional New Zealand team, earning the admiration and applause of theirContinue reading “New Zealand wins OFC Nations Cup; brave Vanuatu bows out to the technical superiority of the All Whites”
‘The Brick Wall of Port Vila’: Brian Kaltak’s Vanuatu can make history against New Zealand; will the captain lift his country first-ever major trophy?
Today, June 30th, Vanuatu’s hero Brian Kaltak has the chance to lift a trophy for his nation for the first time, as well as secure their first-ever OFC Nations Cup victory. However, their path to glory will be a formidable one, as they face New Zealand, the current champions and a powerhouse in the SouthContinue reading “‘The Brick Wall of Port Vila’: Brian Kaltak’s Vanuatu can make history against New Zealand; will the captain lift his country first-ever major trophy?”
