Tahiti returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Friday, November 13, defeating Cook Islands 4–0 at Stade Louis-Ganivet in Faa’a in the third encounter of their four-match international friendly series. Matéo Degrumelle emerged as the unlikely goalscoring hero with a brace, while Tamatoa Tetauira and an own goal from Thane Beal completed a commandingContinue reading “Degrumelle double leads Tahiti to 4–0 victory over Cook Islands as Toa Aito respond to historic upset”
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The Tiki Toa prevail: Tahiti overcomes a resilient Solomon Islands side to secure FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification and regional glory
Tahiti have become the most successful nation in OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup history after defeating Solomon Islands in a dramatic final at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Saturday, October 31. The Tiki Toa secured their fifth continental crown and Oceania’s qualification berth for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, completing anContinue reading “The Tiki Toa prevail: Tahiti overcomes a resilient Solomon Islands side to secure FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification and regional glory”
Solomon Islands secure final rematch with Tahiti as Salem breaks OFC beach soccer scoring record
Solomon Islands and Tahiti will meet in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after both nations completed the group stage with convincing victories in Pirae on Wednesday, October 28. The Bilikiki defeated Vanuatu 7-2 to secure the remaining place in the final, while the defending champions overcame New Caledonia 12-3Continue reading “Solomon Islands secure final rematch with Tahiti as Salem breaks OFC beach soccer scoring record”
Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard
Vanuatu’s national beach soccer team paid a touching tribute to the late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard during their visit to French Polynesia for the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, visiting his family in Papara to honour a footballer whose life connected both Pacific nations. The visit was confirmed by the Oceania Football Confederation,Continue reading “Vanuatu beach soccer team pays emotional tribute to late Tahiti international Eddy Kaspard”
Brazilian YouTuber Sergio Barboza Jr. makes history in Tahiti with two-goal Oceania debut
Sergio Barboza Jr. travelled to French Polynesia with one of the most unusual objectives in world football. The Brazilian wanted to close the final gap on a career that had already taken him through five FIFA confederations. On his first official appearance for AS Tohie’a, he did not simply complete the journey — he markedContinue reading “Brazilian YouTuber Sergio Barboza Jr. makes history in Tahiti with two-goal Oceania debut”
Cook Islands rewrite 55 years of history with first-ever win over Tahiti in Rarotonga
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”
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”