At only 19, Emmett Connolly has already experienced international youth football, development at one of Southeast Asia’s leading clubs and senior competition in New Zealand. His latest step has come with the Cook Islands national team — and within days of making his senior international debut, the young goalkeeper became part of one of theContinue reading “From senior debut to historic Tahiti win: Emmett Connolly part of promising new Cook Islands generation”
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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”
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”
Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series
The Cook Islands men’s national team is preparing to play at home for the first time in 28 years, and the long-awaited return to Rarotonga will also provide the first look at a significantly reshaped side under new head coach Rhys Ruka. Tahiti will visit the CIFA Complex for two internationals on September 26 andContinue reading “Cook Islands begin new era at home as Rhys Ruka names rebuilt squad for historic Tahiti series”
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”
Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals
Galaxy FC completed a perfect Group B campaign at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League with a dominant 7-1 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga, while hosts Rewa FC came from behind to defeat Lae City FC 2-1 and secure the second semi-final place. Galaxy entered the final round already assured of progression, but there was noContinue reading “Galaxy finish perfect group stage as Rewa complete comeback to reach OFC Champions League semi-finals”
Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B
Galaxy FC became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League after beating Lae City FC 3-1 on Wednesday, while hosts Rewa FC revived their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Tupapa Maraerenga. The opening match of the day at Four R Stadium in Ba sawContinue reading “Galaxy book semi-final place as Rewa keep hopes alive in Group B”
Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji
The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League got underway in Lautoka with two convincing victories in Group B, as Lae City FC and Galaxy FC both started their campaigns with 4-1 wins at Churchill Park. Papua New Guinea champions Lae City opened the competition against Cook Islands representatives Tupapa Maraerenga and took control of the matchContinue reading “Galaxy and Lae City make strong starts as OFC Champions League opens in Fiji”
Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth
The match between Lupe o le Soaga and Tupapa Maraerenga was a crucial decider to determine which team would qualify for the OFC Champions League to be held in Vanuatu in May. The Samoan champions were clearly the dominant team on the field, winning the match with an impressive scoreline of 7-1. Lupe started strongContinue reading “Dominant Lupe o le Soaga puts seven past Tupapa Maraerenga to confirm OFC Champions League berth”
