Reigning S-League champions Central Coast FC have learned their opponents for the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League, which will be held in Fiji from August 9–22.
Following the official draw conducted in Auckland, New Zealand this week, the eight participating clubs were divided into two groups, with matches scheduled to be played in Lautoka and Ba.
Central Coast are drawn in Group A alongside AS Venus of Tahiti, AS Tiga Sports of New Caledonia, and 13-time champions Auckland City FC of New Zealand.
Group B features Lae City FC of Papua New Guinea, Galaxy FC of Vanuatu, Tupapa Maraerenga FC of the Cook Islands and host club Rewa FC of Fiji.
Despite losing a significant number of players to the newly introduced OFC Pro League, the Jacob Moli-coached side will be aiming to replicate their impressive 2022 campaign, where they reached the semi-finals before bowing out to Auckland City.
Central Coast will kick off their campaign on August 10 against Auckland City at Churchill Park in Lautoka. They will then face AS Venus three days later before wrapping up their Group A fixtures against AS Tiga Sports on August 16.
By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR
Solomon Star, Honiara
