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Oceania Title And Final World Cup Spot Up For Grabs At OFC U-16 Men's Championship
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:51 pm | OFC
Fiji will play New Zealand in the final at 7:30pm local time, after the Solomon Islands take on tournament hosts Papua New Guinea for the last remaining spot at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027 in the third place. More >>
Second Half Surge Sends New Zealand To World Cup And OFC U-16 Men's Championship Final
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 7:37 am | OFC
Both of New Zealand’s goals in their 2-0 win over Papua New Guinea at this same stage of the competition last year came in the second half, and this one followed a similar script. The Junior All Whites let loose after the break. More >>
Fiji Win Penalty Shoot-Out To Qualify For World Cup And Advance To U-16 Men's Final
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 7:23 am | OFC
The first semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium was forced to penalties after a goalless 90 minutes, where Fijian goalkeeper Kirikiti Biu kept his cool to make two decisive stops to win the contest. More >>
New Zealand Finish Group Stage Unbeaten With Seven Goal Display Against Vanuatu
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:03 am | OFC
The Kiwis wasted little time asserting their dominance. Zack Cashmore opened the scoring in the fifth minute, turning home Reuben Lee Sang's inviting cross with a first-time finish. More >>
Solomon Islands Secure Semi-Final Spot With Victory Over Tahiti
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 2:52 pm | OFC
Tahiti responded immediately through Esdras Jamet in the 53rd minute, who turned home Akahi Paoa's low corner to reduce the deficit and ignite hopes of a comeback. More >>
New Caledonia Strike Late To Share The Points With Samoa
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 2:50 pm | OFC
New Caledonia created the better early chances, with Lyssandro Martinez heading narrowly over the crossbar after a dangerous delivery into the penalty area. More >>
Fiji Finish Top If Group A As Commanding Win Seals Semi-final Spot
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 2:48 pm | OFC
Fiji made the perfect start, taking the lead after just six minutes through Zaman Shah. The winger produced a moment of brilliance, curling a corner kick directly into the net to stun the home crowd. More >>
Obituary | Éric Michalak
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:48 am | OFC
A key figure in New Caledonian sports, Éric Michalak dedicated much of his life to the development of football in all its forms. More >>
Papua New Guinea Book Semi-Final Spot At OFC U-16 Men's Championship
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 8:02 am | OFC
Papua New Guinea grew into the game as the half wore on and arguably should have taken the lead just after the hour mark. Iga Steven was played through by John Millis, but never looked set and skewed his effort wide from only a few yards out. More >>
Fiji Maintain 100% Record At OFC U-16 Men's Championship
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 7:39 am | OFC
Having overcome New Caledonia to kickstart their campaign, Fiji picked up where they left off, controlling much of the 90 minutes and flexing their impressive attacking muscles. More >>
Defending Champions New Zealand Open With Win
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 7:07 am | OFC
Jack Clegg scored twice as the ten-time defending champions overcame a spirited display from their Melanesian opponents at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. More >>
Tahiti Overturn First Half Deficit To Open With Win
Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:42 pm | OFC
Esdras Jamet and Santiago Covic both scored twice for the Tahitians, as they overcame a first half deficit to record a fifth consecutive win over Vanuatu at the tournament dating back to 2005. More >>
Hosts Papua New Guinea Prove Too Strong For Samoa
Monday, 13 July 2026, 7:17 am | OFC
Papua New Guinea continued their dominance in the second period as Samoa tried their best to adjust to the man disadvantage. More >>
Fiji Make Winning Start To OFC U-16 Men's Championship
Monday, 13 July 2026, 7:12 am | OFC
Melvin Prakash’s side started strongly and dominated throughout, as they laid down their credentials in Group A. More >>
Leimata Simon Scores Hat-Trick In Big Win For Tafea FC
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 7:25 am | OFC
Semi-finalists in 2025, Henderson Eels were disappointing in a 0-6 defeat to Ba Women FC in their tournament opener and struggled again here against a Tafea side who had drawn 2-2 with three-time runners-up Hekari Women FC on the first matchday. More >>
Hekari Women FC Leave It Late For Comeback Win
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 7:21 am | OFC
Hekari Women won 6-1 when the two sides met in the semi-finals of OFC Women’s Champions League 2025 last year in Tahiti but were forced to work much harder for victory here. More >>
OFC Mourns The Passing Of Reuben Oimae
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 2:49 pm | OFC
Reuben had served the Solomon Islands Football Federation and the Pacific region for more than fifteen years as turf manager until his passing. More >>
King Crowns Ten-Man Vanuatu United FC Extra-Time Glory
Monday, 18 May 2026, 3:05 pm | OFC
King struck with virtually the last kick of the contest to ensure a remarkable conclusion to a contest that kept the watching crowd enthralled throughout. More >>
Vanuatu United FC Hold On To Seal Semi-Final Playoff Berth
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7:36 am | OFC
Solomon Kings' victory earlier in the day had put Vanuatu United under increased pressure, knowing defeat would see them slip out of contention. More >>
Auckland FC Up And Running In Leaders Group
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 8:40 am | OFC
Mistakes and errant passes were a theme of the first half for Bula, who struggled to advance out of their own end and continually found themselves under the pump from the Auckland high press, and in the following transitions. More >>
