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“This programme has really opened their eyes”: Just Play’s impact at Sabeto Sangam School

18 July 2025
“This programme has really opened their eyes”: Just Play’s impact at Sabeto Sangam School

As football took centre stage in Fiji during the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator Nita Green, made a special visit that shone a light on OFC’s flagship football for development initiative, Just Play. The Minister dropped in on a Just Play session at Sabeto Sangam School, near Nadi,…

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17 July 2025
Melanesian showdown: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands set for historic OFC Women’s Nations Cup final

The stage is set for a thrilling OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 final, as Melanesian heavyweights Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands prepare to battle for regional glory. Papua New Guinea are chasing back-to-back titles after lifting their maiden trophy in 2022. Standing in their way are first-time finalists Solomon Islands, who are writing a…

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16 July 2025
Solomon Islands make history by qualifying for maiden OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 final

The Solomon Islands have defeated Samoa 2-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to reach the final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup for the first time.  Samoa hit the front early on, but two goals in the space of 12 minutes completed a first half comeback for the Solomon Islands, who held on to…

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16 July 2025
Papua New Guinea defeat Fiji and will chase back to back titles in Suva

Papua New Guinea are one win away from defending their OFC Women’s Nations Cup title, following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Fiji in a gripping semi-final at HFC Stadium in Suva. Ericson Komeng’s side enjoyed long spells of dominance and showed their cohesion, with seven players from Hekari United Women’s FC featuring in the…

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16 July 2025
World Cup winner buzzing about football ‘revolution’ of OFC Pro League

WORDS | Coen Lammers in Miami Christian Karembeu, the most successful footballer from Oceania, believes the new OFC Pro League will be the vital next step to close the gap with the rest of the world. Karembeu says Auckland City’s extraordinary performance against Boca Juniors is the best he could expect from the region’s amateur…

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15 July 2025
Change of host nation for OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) wishes to advise of a change in host nation for the upcoming OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025. Originally scheduled to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands, the tournament will now take place in Fiji. The competition will still be held during the official period of 20–24 September 2025. The new…

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14 July 2025
Poida’s poise secures Vanuatu fifth place at OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025

Angelina Poida’s first half goal ensured Vanuatu’s best-ever OFC Women’s Nations Cup finish. Having beaten hosts Fiji in their final group game and only narrowly missing out on the semi-finals, Vanuatu came into tonight’s Fifth place play-off with momentum on their side. Vanuatu had the ball in the back of the net in the sixth…

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14 July 2025
Hausia-Haugen’s last-minute heroics fire Tonga to victory

A dramatic 90th-minute strike from Leila Hausia-Haugen sealed Tonga’s first win of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025. With both teams chasing a positive end to their campaigns, it was Tonga who struck at the death with Hausia-Haugen, who had been a constant threat for the Mataliki, sealing the victory for her team. It had…

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14 July 2025
Chelsea stun Paris Saint Germain to win FIFA Club World Cup

Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have led Chelsea to an incredible 3-0 demolition of European champions Paris Saint Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New York. England attacker Palmer slotted home almost identical strikes in the 22nd and 30th minutes to put the Londoners in control and Joao Pedro’s effort two minutes…

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11 July 2025
Vanuatu win final group game but lose out on semi-final place to Fiji

Despite beating the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 hosts, Vanuatu miss out on knock out football. With Solomon Islands winning 5-0 over Tonga in the first game of the day, Vanuatu knew that they needed to win by at least two goals in order to secure a semi-final place, while Fiji needed just a point…

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