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”
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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”
All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final
New Zealand dominated Tahiti with a resounding 5-0 victory in the semi-final of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila on Thursday, securing their place in the final. Coach Darren Bazeley made only one change to the squad that beat Vanuatu 4-0, reintroducing Ben Waine to replace Max Mata. Tahiti,Continue reading “All Whites dominates Tahiti to confirm favouritism and clinch berth at OFC Nations Cup grand final”
Tahiti’s Eddy Kaspard to miss semifinal clash against New Zealand
Tahiti’s national team will face a significant challenge in their upcoming OFC Nations Cup semifinal clash against New Zealand at Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. The team will be without their key defender Eddy Kaspard, who is sidelined due to an injury. Kaspard, who sustained a fracture during the match against Fiji, expressed his disappointment:Continue reading “Tahiti’s Eddy Kaspard to miss semifinal clash against New Zealand”
Mateo Degrumelle: Tahiti’s talented prodigy confident in upsetting New Zealand
Mateo Degrumelle, the dynamic winger for the Tahiti national team, has been making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing OFC Nations Cup. At just 20 years old, Degrumelle has already scored twice, leading his team to the semifinals where they will face the formidable New Zealand. Reflecting on the team’s journey so far,Continue reading “Mateo Degrumelle: Tahiti’s talented prodigy confident in upsetting New Zealand”
Eddy Kaspard: returning to roots ahead of OFC Nations Cup semifinal
Eddy Kaspard, one of the defenders of the Tahiti squad in the OFC Nations Cup, has made a heartwarming return to his ancestral roots. Kaspard, whose father, Abet Kaspard Tahi, hails from Laone village in North Pentecost, received a warm welcome from proud relatives upon his arrival at the airport today (Monday). This visit marksContinue reading “Eddy Kaspard: returning to roots ahead of OFC Nations Cup semifinal”
