The Tiki Toa former captain joins the government cabinet the Minister of Youth and Sports
Naea Bennett just added a new line to his glorious service record for Tahiti, after being named the new Minister for Youth and Sports by the country’s president Edouard Fricht.
The former Tiki Toa captain and coach, now in charge of the top football club in the country, AS Pirae, will have his first experience at the political highest level, with his first priority being “fight against scholar dropout”.
Bennett knows a thing or two about representing his country with pride. He’s been a stalwart of the Tiki Toa as they’ve risen up the ranks to finish second at the past two editions of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Appointed as Head Coach of the eleven-a-side Tahitian National Football Team in 2018. Prior to that, he also had a fairly successful career as a footballer too.
“Remember that before I was introduced to beach soccer in 2010 I played my entire career in football. I captained the national football team. I’m not a stranger to this family. I’m back as interim coach to share my desires, my experience and it’s another challenge I’m ready to take on.”
Naea Bennett; March 2018
Bennett now ready to help his country from yet another prestigious position, he will now work hand in hand with the Delegation pour la prevention de la delinquance de la jeunesse (DPJD) with the main objective of improving the conditions for the youth in the country.
Source: BSWW
