Football
Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.
Budding footballers get bonus ‘boots and all’
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Aussie couple and soccer fanatics Sharon Pascoe and Wayne Parrott have spent the past 12 months collecting 581 pairs of football boots and 110 pairs of shin pads which were delivered to Rarotonga on the weekend.
Cook Islands Football Association partners with the International Football Consultancy
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced a strategic partnership with International Football Consultancy, a leading scouting and recruitment agency in the football world.
Dean returns from assisting with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Pauline Dean, the Cook Islands FA Competition Manager, has shared her experiences and insights while working at the FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the Oceania region for the first time.
Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.
Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The line-up of football matches continues today.
Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.
Football fans in for a treat
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.
Refs for week two football matches announced
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement continues as week two of the Rarotonga football season kicks off today at 4:15pm.
CIFA appoints national academy director
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has recently appointed elite player and coach developer Jess Ibrom as the new National Academy Director.
Rarotonga Football Season filled with outstanding performances
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The opening week of the Rarotonga football season was undeniably filled with outstanding performances.
Domestic football action continues
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season round one has been nothing short of spectacular, with a total of 16 matches played in just the last three days. Football enthusiasts and supporters are in for a treat as another 10 matches will be played today at Raemaru Park and Nikao Field.
Rarotonga Football gears up for exciting round one battles
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga Football Season is off to an electrifying start, with day one now behind us.
Rarotonga's young talent takes the field
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The highly anticipated Rarotonga Football Season is set to kick off today at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Complex.
Funds not lost 'in the controversy' : FIFA boss
Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports
The head of the world football’s governing body has promised funding to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.
Historic visit: Bringing the love of football to our future generations
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, making a historic first visit to the Cook Islands, where FIFA Forward funds are boosting football development.
FIFA president to visit Cooks
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to make a ‘historic’ visit to the Cook Islands this Friday.
Cooks journos join FIFA Women’s World Cup journalism programme
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports
Two Cook Islands sports journalists are part of a group of Indo-Pacific and First Nations women taking centre stage as trainee commentators and mobile journalists at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) in Australia, under the support and mentorship of ABC International Development.
CIFA reveals 2023 season kickoff date
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The long-awaited 2023 Rarotonga football season has finally announced its official start date, set for August 9 kick off.