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Match reports, development updates and announcements from KIFF and its national teams.

Federation

KIFF unveils 2026–2030 strategic plan

The new five-year plan focuses on grassroots development across the outer islands, women's football and a clearer pathway to the OFC Nations Cup.

21 April 2026
Competition

Moel 1 lift Taiwan Cup on penalties

A goalless final at Bairiki Stadium was settled 4–3 on penalties, with Moel 1 keeper Tebau Boanareke saving twice.

7 April 2026
Development

Women's grassroots programme expands to Butaritari

KIFF's Just Play partnership reaches a fifth outer island, with weekly sessions for girls aged 7–14 and a coaches' clinic for local volunteers.

29 March 2026
Development

OFC delivers C-licence clinic in Tarawa

Twenty-six coaches completed a four-day OFC C-licence course, the largest cohort to be certified inside Kiribati.

11 March 2026
Partnership

New 2026 home kit unveiled with Stingz

The new home jersey carries the sunset gradient of the national flag — red over orange, finishing in the white waves of the Pacific.

3 February 2026
Competition

Boboto Eels futsal squad named for Pacific Mini Games

A 14-player squad has been called up for camp ahead of November's Pacific Mini Games in Palau.

17 January 2026