As the OFC Men’s Champions League qualifying round draws near, excitement amidst the men of Tupapa Maraerenga FC is building. The draw for the Men’s Champions League Qualifying tournament which took place in Auckland, has set the stage for an intense competition among four aspirant teams, including Tupapa Maraerenga FC.

The teams are set to compete in a series of matches that will determine who will claim the coveted final spot in the prestigious OFC Men’s Champions League.

The qualifying tournament, scheduled to take place from February 17 to 23 in Tonga, promises to be a thrilling prelude to the main event.

The lineup for the tournament is complete with the inclusion of American Samoa’s Vaiala Tonga FC, Samoa’s Vaivase-Tai FC, and Tonga’s own Veitongo FC, each bringing their unique playing styles and strategies to the pitch. These teams, including Tupapa FC, will face off in a round-robin format, ensuring that every team has the chance to prove their worth.

Tupapa Maraerenga FC, known for their competitive spirit and tactical prowess, will have the honour of competing in the opening match of the tournament. With three matches to play for each team, every moment on the field counts, and Tupapa is determined to make their mark right from the start.

“The team is in full preparation mode, with players and coaching staff leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory. The anticipation is palpable as Tupapa Maraerenga FC sharpens their skills, devises strategies, and fortifies their resolve to emerge victorious against their rivals,” Cook Islands Football Association said in a statement.

“As all eyes turn to Tonga for this spectacle, the question on everyone’s lips is whether Tupapa Maraerenga FC will rise to the occasion and secure their place in the OFC Men’s Champions League, scheduled for May 2024.”
- CIFA Media