A season of thrilling football came to an exciting conclusion with Tupapa-Maraerenga Football Club emerging as the Premier Men’s Champions and Avatiu FC claiming the coveted U18 Men’s Championship title in the 2024 Round Rarotonga Cup.

Tupapa took home the Premier Men’s Championship, a testament to their remarkable consistency and skill throughout the season.

With an impressive 32 points, Tupapa led the league table, demonstrating their dominance on the pitch.

One of the standout features of Tupapa’s championship-winning side was the inclusion of several young players.

Coach David Milanovic said: “This victory is a result of a lot of hard work, discipline, and commitment from everyone involved—from the coaching staff to the players themselves. We’ve made great strides this year, and I’m incredibly proud of how far we’ve come,” Milanovic said.

Tupapa-Maraerenga FC is now looking ahead to the prestigious 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League, which will be held in Rarotonga.

Avatiu Football Club wins the U18 Men's Championship of the 2024 Round Rarotonga Cup. CIFA / 24111016.

 Meanwhile, Avatiu FC was also celebrating an extraordinary achievement of their own—the U18 Men’s Championship.

With a perfect record of 36 points and no losses throughout the season, Avatiu's U18 team has shown that the future of Cook Islands football is in excellent hands.

Several of Avatiu's U18 players have already represented the U15s and even played in the Premier Men’s league, showcasing their advanced skill and footballing intelligence at a young age.

The 2024 Round Rarotonga Cup has highlighted the depth of talent in the Cook Islands football community, and with Tupapa’s Premier Men’s success and Avatiu’s dominance in the U18 Men’s division, the future of the sport in the country looks more promising than ever before.

These victories also serve as an inspiration for the next generation of players, coaches, and football enthusiasts in the Cook Islands, showing that dedication, teamwork, and passion can lead to great things. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), congratulates Tupapa-Maraerenga FC and Avatiu FC for their remarkable achievement.