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Fiji edge Solomon Islands in five-goal thriller to kick off Group B campaign

5 July 2025
Fiji edge Solomon Islands in five-goal thriller to kick off Group B campaign

A second-half brace from New Zealand-based forward Cema Nasau inspired Fiji to a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the Solomon Islands in their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Group B opener at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium. In front of a vocal home crowd, the Kulas overcame a sluggish start to claim all three points in…

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5 July 2025
Simon scores an explosive hat-trick as Vanuatu power past Tonga in Group B opener

Leimata Simon has lit up the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 with a stunning hat-trick to lead Vanuatu to an impressive 3-0 win over Tonga in the opening Group B match in Suva. The striker scored twice in the first half and saved her best for last, a 53rd minute long range effort that will…

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5 July 2025
South American champs to face Chelsea in semi finals of FIFA Club World Cup

Brazilian side Fluminense has edged past Al Hilal 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup where they will play English side Chelsea. Germán Cano fired the South American champions into the lead with a powerful strike just after the half-hour mark.Al Hilal responded after the break through Salem Al-Dawsari, who finished…

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4 July 2025
Marie Kaipu masterclass secures opening win for holders despite late scare from Samoa’s Salanoa sisters

Two first class first half goals from the Papua New Guinea legend saw the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 winners open their 2025 campaign victorious.  The second Group A match of the day was always set to be a tantalizing encounter, with the Papua New Guinea side stacked with talent from the OFC Women’s Champions…

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4 July 2025
Spoils shared in OFC Women’s Nations Cup Group A opener

The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 kicked off with the spoils shared by Tahiti and Cook Islands at Churchill Park, Lautoka, today. Both 2022 quarter finalists were looking to start their campaigns strongly, knowing that securing early points would be key if they were to progress from the group containing the reigning champions Papua New…

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3 July 2025
OFC Women’s Nations Cup | Player to Watch I Te Upoko Tuariki | Cook Islands

At just 18 years old, Te Upoko Tuariki is already making waves in Cook Islands football—and the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Fiji presents a perfect stage for her talent to shine. A dynamic forward with a tireless work ethic, Tuariki is a standout in the Cook Islands’ front line. Technically sharp and tactically astute,…

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3 July 2025
OFC Women’s Nations Cup | Player to Watch | Keren Kalapai Papua New Guinea

Not too many people will know the name Keren Kalapai, but the 19-year-old Papua New Guinea attacker has the potential to be one of the stars of the upcoming OFC Women’s Nations Cup tournament in Fiji. Known for her blistering pace and powerful left foot, Kalapai has quickly become one of the most exciting talents…

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3 July 2025
Fiji eyeing glory on home soil at OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025

With eight overseas-based players in her squad, Fiji head coach Angeline Chua is confident her team has what it takes to lift the trophy at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, which kicks off tomorrow in Fiji. Group B teams, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, are putting the finishing touches on their preparations ahead…

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2 July 2025
Real Madrid and Dortmund deliver knockout blows as Round of 16 concludes

The final day of Round of 16 action at the FIFA Club World Cup brought fewer surprises but no less quality, as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund claimed composed victories to seal their spots in the quarterfinals. Real Madrid v Juventus: Real Madrid advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1–0 win over Juventus, thanks to…

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2 July 2025
Group A teams ready for OFC Women’s Nations Cup Kick-Off in Lautoka

Final preparations are underway for the four Group A teams ahead of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, with match day one set to kick off at Lautoka’s Churchill Park this Friday. This morning, the head coaches and captains of Cook Islands, defending champions Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tahiti came together at a pre-tournament…

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