Cook Islands have announced an 18-man squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Tahiti, as head coach Rhys Ruka prepares to lead his team into another important stage of the national side’s rebuilding process. The two matches in French Polynesia will complete a four-game series that has already produced one of the most memorable resultsContinue reading “Cook Islands name squad for Tahiti rematches as Rhys Ruka looks to build on historic victory”
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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”
Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive
Tahiti have secured their place in the final of the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after defeating Solomon Islands 7-4 in an entertaining encounter at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae on Monday, 26 October, while New Caledonia recovered from a dramatic Vanuatu comeback to claim a crucial 7-5 victory. The results leave theContinue reading “Tahiti reach Beach Soccer Nations Cup final as New Caledonia keep qualification hopes alive”
Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined
Tahiti and Solomon Islands opened their 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup campaigns with commanding victories on Saturday, 24 October, scoring a combined 28 goals at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae. The hosts overwhelmed Vanuatu 18-1, while Solomon Islands defeated New Caledonia 10-5, establishing themselves as the early frontrunners in the competition. The TikiContinue reading “Tahiti and Solomon Islands make emphatic starts to OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup with 28 goals combined”
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”
Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup
Tahiti will attempt to extend their dominance of Oceania beach soccer when the 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup begins on Thursday, 22 October, at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae, with five Pacific nations competing for the regional title and qualification for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The Tiki Toa enter theContinue reading “Tahiti chase fourth consecutive title as five nations prepare for OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup”
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”
OFC Pro League expands across Pacific for 2027 as Vanuatu joins host circuit and Solomon Islands land the final
The OFC Pro League will look considerably different in its second season. The full 2027 calendar has been released with a wider geographical footprint, a first opportunity for Vanuatu to stage league matches, the decisive stages moved to Solomon Islands and, perhaps most significantly, a completely reworked route from the regular season to the championshipContinue reading “OFC Pro League expands across Pacific for 2027 as Vanuatu joins host circuit and Solomon Islands land the final”
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”
