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”
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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 complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship
The group stage of the 2026 OFC U-19 Men’s Championship came to an end in Apia with Tahiti producing one of the tournament’s biggest turnarounds to eliminate Fiji, while defending champions New Zealand completed a perfect first phase with a dominant 6-0 victory over Vanuatu. Tuesday’s results completed the semi-final lineup, with Solomon Islands setContinue reading “Tahiti complete remarkable recovery as New Zealand cruise through perfect group stage at OFC U-19 Championship”
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”
Auckland City move closer to semi-finals as Central Coast bounce back in Group A
Auckland City FC and Central Coast FC were the winners on the latest match day of the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League, with the New Zealand champions edging AS Tiga Sport 1-0 before the Solomon Islands side produced a convincing 3-0 victory over AS Vénus in Lautoka. The earlier match was a tight and oftenContinue reading “Auckland City move closer to semi-finals as Central Coast bounce back in Group A”
Tahiti’s win casts shadow on Vanuatu’s slim hopes at OFC U-19 Championship
Tahiti clinched very important three points after edging Vanuatu 1-0 at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in Samoa. The victory, marked by Franck Papaura’s crucial goal, keeps Tahiti’s hopes alive in the tournament. The match began with an early opportunity for Tahiti when a cross struck the hand of Vanuatu’s Jean Patriano Natou, resultingContinue reading “Tahiti’s win casts shadow on Vanuatu’s slim hopes at OFC U-19 Championship”
Thrilling start to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa; Fiji and Solomon Islands grab debut wins
The OFC U-19 Men’s Championship launched in Apia, Samoa, with an electrifying opening day. Fiji achieved an impressive 3-1 comeback triumph over Tahiti, while the Solomon Islands secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Vanuatu. Fiji orchestrated a stunning 3-1 turnaround to capture all three points against Tahiti in the tournament’s inaugural match. The 2022 runners-upContinue reading “Thrilling start to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa; Fiji and Solomon Islands grab debut wins”
Tahiti celebrates bronze medal at OFC Nations Cup after beating Fiji
Tahiti claimed the bronze medal at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup in Port Vila, securing a 2-1 victory over Fiji, thanks to two stunning goals by captain Teaonui Tehau. Fiji had hoped to replicate their best finishes in the OFC Men’s Nations Cup, having previously secured third place in 1998 and 2008. However, Coach RobContinue reading “Tahiti celebrates bronze medal at OFC Nations Cup after beating Fiji”
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