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News（https://www.kiri.football/news） Te Eitei 10 October 2026
From Butaritari to IDC history: meet Bauro Martin Jr
A profile of the 19-year-old Tekinati FC forward who finished the tournament as Golden Boot winner.
By Rafael Saltori . Originally published by Oceania Football Center（https://oceaniafootballcenter.org/2026/10/10/from-butaritari-to-idc-history-meet-bauro-martin-jr-kiribatis-19-year-old-goalscoring-sensation/）.
Bauro Martin Jr grew up on Butaritari and plays his club football for Tekinati FC. At 19, he became the first player known to score four goals for Kiribati’s senior team, and went on to win the IDC Golden Boot with six goals in four matches.
Oceania Football Center spoke to him about his journey from the outer islands to the IDC.
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