It's been another busy week of OFC Pro League news, with plenty of updates to share. None more so than the confirmation of 2027's fixture list, including a slight change to the finals format and a new finals host.
On top of that, we have a new Head Coach installed at Vanuatu United FC, a high-profile signing for South Melbourne FC and a number of Pro League stars signing off in style at the MSG Prime Minister's Cup.
Honiara confirmed as 2027 finals hosts
The road to next season picked up considerable pace this week with confirmation of the fixture list for 2027.
Arguably the biggest news was the announcement that Honiara's National Stadium will hosts the finals series, including the final itself on Sunday, June 6.
There's also a slight change to the format, with a playoff round introduced, before the quarter and semi-finals, ensuring the tension and excitement builds right to the last kick of the campaign.
Albert Riera takes the reins at Vanuatu United
Former Auckland City FC coach Albert Riera has been confirmed as the new Head Coach of 2026 semi-finalists Vanuatu United.
The experienced manager enjoyed a period of sustained success in Auckland, winning multiple OFC Men's Champions League titles, as both player and coach, as well as guiding the team at two FIFA Club World Cups™.
Riera will be supported by new VFF Technical Director Emerson Alcântara, who himself has considerable experience in the region, as former Vanuatu national team coach at senior and U-19 level.
Pro League stars power Fiji to MSG Prime Minister's cup success
Fiji lifted the MSG Prime Minister's Cup on home soil, in no small part thanks to their contingent of Bula FC talent.
In fact, every goal scored by Stephane Auvray's men came from Bula FC players, with Roy Krishna, Maikah Dau, Thomas Dunn, Sterling Vasconcellos and Scott Wara all finding the net. It was Dunn who grabbed the crucial goal in their 1-0 win over Vanuatu in the final.
Away from Bula FC's influence, there were also highlight performances from Javin Wae, Rafa Le'ai, Ati Kepo, Azariah Soromon and Tony Kaltack as the Pro League players made their mark.
South Melbourne FC make statement signing
2026 runners-up South Melbourne FC have added more firepower to their frontline, with the singing of New Zealand forward Kosta Barbarouses.
The experienced striker joins a side brimming with confidence, as they prepare for the Australia Cup final on October 10.
36 year-old Barbarouses boasts an impressive medal collection at club and international level, having won three A-League Premierships, one Australia Cup and three OFC Nations Cups.
Home comforts in Aotearoa
New Zealand's National League continued over the weekend, with plenty of Pro League talent involved.
South Island United's Oli Fay registered two assists as Auckland United impressed in a 7-1 victory over Napier City Rovers.
Jaylen Rodwell and Adam Supyk started for Wellington Olympic AFC, as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Ferrymead Bays, whilst Christian Gray, Michael den Heijer, Nathan Lobo and Fergus Gillion all turned out for Auckland City in their 4-2 win over Eastern Suburbs AFC.