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Fiji Kick Start Campaign With Win Over Cook Islands

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 4:02 pm | OFC

The result puts Fiji top of Group A with three points, while the Cook Islands’ semi-final hopes now hinge on the outcome of Fiji’s next match against Tonga. More >>

Solomon Islands Crowned OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 Champions With Dominant Win Over Tuvalu

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 7:40 am | OFC

Tuvalu, who required only a draw to deny them the trophy, defended bravely and showed spirit, but the champions’ quality proved too much in the end. More >>

New Caledonia Stun Vanuatu With Late Strike At Stade Paea

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 12:34 pm | OFC

The result will boost New Caledonia’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals from Group B, while Vanuatu must turn in strong performances against Tahiti and New Zealand to progress. More >>

Fiji Battle Off Determined Tuvalu To Claim 4-1 Victory

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 9:52 am | OFC

Fiji had to work hard for their win, constantly tested by Tuvalu’s resilience on both ends of the court. Each attempt to break through Tuvalu's defence was met with firm resistance, as the opposition disrupted Fiji's rhythm at every turn. More >>

Stubborn Vanuatu Hold The Solomon Islands To A Draw At Futsal Men’s Cup

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 9:50 am | OFC

Led by goalkeeper Charlie Boe, Vanuatu defended valiantly for the full 40 minutes, frustrating one of the tournament favorites for a first-ever stalemate between the two nations at an OFC Futsal Men’s Cup. More >>

Seven Teams Chase Two FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Spots As OFC U-19 Women's Championship Kicks Off

Saturday, 20 September 2025, 2:46 pm | OFC

The stage is set in Tahiti for the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, where two golden tickets to next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland are up for grabs. More >>

Oceania Champions Handed A Tough Draw At Inauguarl FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 9:45 am | OFC

Following last year’s triumph over Fiji in the final of the OFC Futsal Women’s Nations Cup in the Solomon Islands, the Futsal Ferns who are ranked 21, have been drawn to face world number 3 ranked Portugal, 5th ranked Japan, and Tanzania, (ranked ... More >>

Samoa Withdraws From OFC U-19 Women’s Championship

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:48 am | OFC

OFC acknowledges Samoa’s commitment to women’s football and looks forward to their continued participation in future competitions and development programmes. More >>

OFC Extends Partnership With Team Up To Empower Pacific Communities Through Football

Friday, 29 August 2025, 12:25 pm | OFC

The partnership between OFC and Team Up has been instrumental in shaping communities and empowering children through sport. Lavenia Yalovi, OFC’s Regional Just Play Manager, highlighted the importance of this continued collaboration: More >>

Samoa Beats Cook Islands On Penalties To Finish 7th At OFC Men's U-16 Championship

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:03 pm | OFC

The Cook Islands enjoyed more of the ball but struggled to seriously test Samoa goalkeeper Damien Saienisi. At the other end, Samoa’s Bevan Kapisi Jr. forced a fine save from Cook Islands stopper Tearii Scheel with his side’s best first-half opportunity. More >>

New Zealand Overcome Papua New Guinea To Reach OFC U-16 Men’s Championship Final And Claim World Cup Qualification

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 7:27 am | OFC

27 August 2025 New Zealand have secured progression to the final of the 2025 OFC U-16 Men's Championship and qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™ in Qatar with a 2-0 win over Papua New Guinea in Honiara. Papua New Guinea ... More >>

Oceania Football Confederation And Football Australia Strengthen Partnership To Grow Pacific Football

Monday, 25 August 2025, 12:11 pm | OFC

The agreement has been signed today at the 2025 Australian Football Leadership Summit in Sydney by OFC President Lambert Maltock and Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac. It cements decades of collaboration and establishes a clear framework for ... More >>

The OFC U-16 Men's Championship Is Ready For Kick Off In Solomon Islands

Friday, 15 August 2025, 1:57 pm | OFC

Defending champions New Zealand arrive with a squad well-prepared after testing themselves against elite opposition at a FIFA-hosted tournament in Switzerland earlier this year. More >>

New Caledonia Claim Bronze With Dominant Win Over Solomon Islands

Thursday, 14 August 2025, 12:28 pm | OFC

New Caledonia's attacking talisman Kinë Hmaen produced a breathtaking individual performance, netting five first-half goals in a one-sided opening period. More >>

OFC U-16 Women’s Championship Final: Samoa And New Zealand Renew Rivalry

Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 11:37 am | OFC

It's a rematch of last year's decider in Fiji, when New Zealand defeated Samoa 4-0 to claim their second straight title. This year the hosts are chasing their first title with the defending champions aiming to secure their seventh in a row. More >>

Tahiti Have Beaten American Samoa 2-0 To Finish 7th At The OFC U-16 Women's Championship In Apia

Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 12:30 pm | OFC

With the stakes high, the loser bound for next year’s Qualifying tournament and the winner retaining Championship status, Tahiti struck early. In the 10th minute, Anikua Nekrouf swivelled inside the box before firing a crisp left-footed shot into ... More >>

Samoa Beat Solomon Islands To Reach OFC U-16 Women's Championship Final And Qualify For The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:57 pm | OFC

With qualification secured, Samoa now turns their attention to Thursday’s final, where they will face either New Zealand or New Caledonia for the OFC Women's U-16 Championship title. Solomon Islands will play the loser of this afternoon’s second ... More >>

Match Schedule Confirmed For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Of The Oceanian Zone - Round One

Friday, 8 August 2025, 1:41 pm | OFC

The Official Draw for Round Two of the qualifiers has also been confirmed, and will take place at 3pm (NZT) on Friday August 15. More >>

New Caledonia Storm Into Semi-finals With Dominant Victory Over Fiji

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 1:01 pm | OFC

Despite Fiji’s attempts to counter through the lively Shania Singh and Adi Reva, New Caledonia’s organised backline stood firm cutting out threats and maintaining control. More >>

Tonga Strike Late To Stun American Samoa And Boost Their Semi-final Hopes At OFC U-16 Women's Championships

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 12:54 pm | OFC

The result keeps Tonga in with a chance of reaching the semi-finals while American Samoa are on the brink of elimination after two straight defeats. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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