The Cook Islands produced one of the biggest results in their senior men’s football history on Wednesday, defeating Tahiti 3-2 at the CIFA Complex in Rarotonga to record their first-ever victory over the Toa Aito. Benjamin Mata scored twice during an extraordinary opening nine minutes before Tremaine Rimene-Albrett struck the decisive third goal shortly afterContinue reading “Cook Islands rewrite 55 years of history with first-ever win over Tahiti in Rarotonga”
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Brazilian pro footballer and YouTuber races against time to secure Tahiti move
Brazilian professional footballer and content creator Sergio Barboza Jr. has travelled to French Polynesia with an unusual objective: finding a club in Oceania and completing a personal football journey that has already taken him through the other five FIFA confederations. Better known to his Brazilian audience as “Jogador Dublê”, the 33-year-old has built a careerContinue reading “Brazilian pro footballer and YouTuber races against time to secure Tahiti move”
Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return
Tahiti began a new chapter under head coach Joël Fréchet with a 3-1 victory over Cook Islands in Rarotonga, marking a successful return to international football for the Toa Aito after more than a year away from senior international competition. Saturday’s friendly carried significance for both nations. For Tahiti, it was their first senior internationalContinue reading “Tahiti claim win as Cook Islands begin new chapter on historic Rarotonga return”
Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands
Tahiti are ready to begin a new chapter at senior international level, with new head coach Joël Fréchet naming his first Toa Aito squad for two friendly matches against Cook Islands in Rarotonga. The national team will face Cook Islands at the CIFA Complex on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm local time,Continue reading “Joël Fréchet names first Tahiti squad as Toa Aito begin new cycle in Cook Islands”
International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti
The Cook Islands men’s national team will return to international action on home soil later this month, with Tahiti travelling to Rarotonga for a two-match series at the CIFA Complex. The two Pacific nations will meet on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm, before facing each other again on Wednesday, 30 September, atContinue reading “International football returns to Rarotonga as Cook Islands prepare for two matches against Tahiti”
Tahiti stun Solomon Islands to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification
Tahiti completed a remarkable turnaround at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship by defeating previously unbeaten Solomon Islands 2-1 in the first semi-final at Football HQ in Apia, securing both a place in the continental final and qualification for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Second-half goals from Bradley Ruiz and Herehei Teaha decided a matchContinue reading “Tahiti stun Solomon Islands to reach OFC U-19 final and secure FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification”
Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League
Football in French Polynesia is preparing for a significant structural change, with the Fédération Tahitienne de Football introducing a new domestic format that will separate the championships of Tahiti and Moorea before bringing their leading clubs together in a new Super Ligue. The reform will come into effect for the 2026/27 season and changes notContinue reading “Tahiti reshapes domestic football as new Super Ligue opens path to OFC Champions League”
New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship
New Zealand became the second nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship after defeating Fiji 2-0 in Apia, while Tahiti kept their own campaign alive with a late equaliser against Vanuatu in Saturday’s Group B action. The Junior All Whites joined Solomon Islands in the last fourContinue reading “New Zealand seal semi-final place as Tahiti deny Vanuatu late at OFC U-19 Championship”
New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship
Group B of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship began in emphatic fashion in Samoa, with New Zealand and Fiji combining for 15 goals as both sides made major statements in their opening matches. Defending champions New Zealand swept aside Tahiti 8-0, while Fiji recovered from an early setback to beat Vanuatu 7-2 in a remarkableContinue reading “New Zealand and Fiji make emphatic starts as Group B explodes into life at OFC U-19 Championship”
Auckland City complete dramatic comeback as Central Coast secure semi-final place
Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC confirmed their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after an eventful final round of Group A matches at Four R Stadium in Ba. The day began with Auckland City defeating AS Vénus 4-3 in one of the most dramatic matches of the tournamentContinue reading “Auckland City complete dramatic comeback as Central Coast secure semi-final place”
