The road to 2027 is heating up ahead of the new OFC Pro League season.
Teams are continuing to build their squads for the new campaign, whilst South Melbourne confirm another coaching departure and there's Pro League representation at the OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup!
Bula FC strengthen their ranks
Fijian side Bula FC have announced more of their squad ahead of the 2027 season.
Ibraheem Afazal and Semi Nabenu - who both appeared last season - will be back for another campaign, whilst the club have added new names in defender Michael Boffey and goalkeeper Jack de Groot.
Head Coach Stephane Auvray will be hoping the new additions can help his side build on last season, when they narrowly missed out on a semi-final place.
South Melbourne FC continue good domestic form
Off the back of their memorable Australia Cup final victory, South Melbourne have made a positive start to their Australian Championship campaign.
Jordan Swibel scored from the spot to secure a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes against Sydney United, with South Melbourne clinching the bonus point following a 5-4 penalty shootout win.
Sam Poutakidis moves on
In other news from South Melbourne, the club have confirmed that Assistant Coach Sam Poutakidis has left the club.
Poutakidis joined the club alongside former Head Coach Sinisa Cohadzic in 2025 and was an integral part of their success over the last 18 months, including their cup final win earlier in October.
He also held the role of Technical Director for the club's women's teams, as well as coaching the U-23s.
Pro League talent takes to the sand
The OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup is underway in Tahiti and there's a familiar face on the sand of Papeete.
Tahiti United forward Germain Haewegene is representing New Caledonia, with the forward already making an impact.
Haewegene scored four goals in his nation's 7-5 victory over Vanuatu this week, keeping them in the hunt for a final place against defending champions Tahiti.
NZ National League rolls on
New Bula FC goalkeeper Jack de Groot was in action in Aotearoa for Eastern Suburbs FC, as they fell to a 4-1 defeat to Miramar Rangers,
William Tonning, who will play for Vanuatu United FC in 2027, had better fortune. The 'keeper starting for Napier City Rovers as they overcame Wellington Phoenix Academy 3-1.
Dejaun Naidoo and Eli Jones both started for Auckland FC Reserves, as they were beaten 6-1 by a Birkenhead United side featuring 2026 Pro League stars Everton O'Leary and Kian Donkers.
Finally, in a much-anticipated Auckland derby, Auckland City FC defeated Auckland United 3-0. Christian Gray, Nathan Lobo and Fergus Gillion were all in the starting XI for City.