Talanoa Kitekeiʻaho

Talanoa Fuka Kitekei'aho (born Vaheloto, Tongatapu,[1] 1958) is a former Tongan rugby union footballer who played as centre. He was also the Tonga Rugby Union interim CEO.

Talanoa Kitekeiʻaho
Birth nameTalanoa Fuka Kitekei'aho
Date of birth1958 (age 61–62)
Place of birthVaheloto, Tongatapu, Tonga
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1979-1987 Tonga 4 (0)

Career

He was first capped for Tonga in the match against Fiji, in Suva, on 8 September 1979. Kitekei'aho was also capped in the 1987 Rugby World Cup, playing all the three pool stage matches against Canada, Wales and Ireland, the latter being his last cap for Tonga.

As Tonga Rugby Union CEO

In June 2013, Kitekei'aho was appointed as interim CEO for Tonga Rugby Union, which was occupied then by 'Emeline Tuita, whose term lasted less than six months.[2] However, ‘Āminiasi Kefu stated that Kitekei'aho failed an interview to prove his possession of expertise and skills.[3] On May 2016, Kitekeiaho protested about Fe'ao Vunipola's election as Tonga Rugby Union interim Chairman and President, claiming it as 'unconstitutional'.[4]

Notes
  1. CEO Emeline Tuita's role with Tonga Rugby Union terminated Kaniva Tonga
  2. Sport:Long wait for new Tonga Rugby CEO
  3. Tonga's rugby interim CEO's job terminated after failed interview
  4. Sport:Tonga Rugby Union heading to court


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