Fiji celebrate 2025 title in Solomon Islands

- October 18, 2025

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Estelle Kainamoli

Papua New Guinea - Fiji 44-57

Fiji clinched 2025 Melanesia Cup title. They outscored Papua New Guinea in the Final tonight. Papua New Guinea grabbed a 16-8 lead after ten minutes. But Fiji limited their opponents to just 7 points in the next two periods to ensure a 19-point lead at the final break. Papua New Guinea narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Estelle Kainamoli (175-F-2003) posted 12 points, while Bulou Tuisue (182-F-1990) and Ro Waqairawai (2007) netted 10 points each for the winners. Marca Muri (168-SF-1985) answered with 12 points for Papua New Guinea.