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”
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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”
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”
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”
New Zealand defeat Tahiti to secure 10th OFC U-19 Men’s Championship title
New Zealand have once again been crowned champions of Oceania at youth level, defeating Tahiti 2-0 in the final of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship at the Samoa Football HQ in Apia. The Junior All Whites secured their tenth title in the competition and their fifth consecutive crown, although Monday’s final proved considerably more difficultContinue reading “New Zealand defeat Tahiti to secure 10th OFC U-19 Men’s Championship title”
