AS Academy won the first ever edition of the tournament after winning all four of their matches.

[2][3][4] A total of 6 teams from 6 (out of 11)OFC member associations entered the competition.

Eastern Suburbs withdrew after the draw, citing concerns about costs, timing and security.

[5] The five remaining teams played each other on a round-robin basis at a centralised venue in Papua New Guinea.

[6][7] The draw of the original group stage was announced by the OFC on 4 May 2023.