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SoccerThe Solomon Islands is set to host Group A of the second round of the OFC Women’s World Cup qualifiers, following Friday’s draw in Auckland, New Zealand. The group will feature New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and the winner of the Round One preliminary play-offs with the matches scheduled for February 27, March 2, and March 5, 2026. Group B will take place in Fiji, with Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia all competing for a …See the Story
SI to host Group A in OFC Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Honiara · HoniaraHoniara holds a special place in Tahitian football history, having been the stage for Tahiti’s memorable OFC Nations Cup triumph in 2012 at Lawson Tama Stadium. Amongst the heroes of that victory was goalkeeper Mikael Roche, who stood tall between the sticks for the senior national team. Now 42, Roche has returned to Honiara, this time in a new role as goalkeeping coach for Tahiti’s U-16 national team at the upcoming OFC U-16 Men’s Championship,…See the Story
Tahiti goalkeeping legend returns to Honiara as U-16 coach

New Caledonia · New CaledoniaA commanding 6-0 first half from New Caledonia set the stage for a dominant display, sealing a 9-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 3rd Place Playoff. New Caledonia’s attacking talisman Kinë Hmaen produced a breathtaking individual performance, netting five first-half goals in a one-sided opening period. Hmaen announced her intentions early, breaking the deadlock when she reacted quickest to a loose ball in …See the Story