Football
CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.
Cooks U15 lose opener
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands lost its opening match to Fiji in the OFC Under 15 Boys Development Tournament which got underway in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Assault charges disputed
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
A man charged with common assault and assaulting a female is disputing the charges.
New board members appointed at CISNOC
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee has appointed new board members as part of its annual general meeting.
Junior footballers impress
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Football, National, Sports
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
CIFA to host Junior Primary School tournament
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Junior Primary School tournament is set to kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, at 8:45am at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Cook Islands Football Association leadership dispute lands in court
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Football, National, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) leadership dispute has landed in Court, with ‘dismissed’ president Tiraa Arere filing for an immediate interim order to restore him to the top role.
Thirteen teams battle in Senior Primary School Football Tournament
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2023 Senior Primary School Football Tournament that kicked off last Friday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera saw 13 school teams competing for top prizes.
Cook Islands Football embroiled in leadership dispute following ‘dismissal’ of elected president
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is embroiled in a leadership dispute following the ‘provisional dismissal’ of its elected president which the regional and international governing bodies have deemed invalid.
Messi and Putellas voted best players
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain’s Alexia Putellas for a second straight year.
Tupapa Maraerenga bundles out of OFC Champions League
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Samoan champions Lupe Ole Soaga have emphatically qualified for the OFC Champions League 2023 main draw, after an action-packed 7-1 win over Tupapa Maraerenga of Cook Islands.
Big first half secures Tupapa Maraerenga win
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Byron Brown | Published in Football, Sports
Coming off a tight 1-0 win over Veitongo FC in their first game at the OFC Champions League qualifying tournament, Tupapa Maraerenga were determined to up their goal difference against Ilaoa & To'omata.
Tupapa FC raring to go
Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC look to capitalise on strong start to OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa when they take on Ilaoa & To’omata at 1pm today.
‘The talent is here’: Wynton Rufer
Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand football great Wynton Rufer is back on the island to run more grassroots coaching sessions to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.
Tupapa Maraerenga FC strike first
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands side Tupapa Maraenga FC have made a superb start to the OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa. They have beaten Tongan champions Veitongo FC 1-0 in the first match of the tournament played in searing heat at the Football Federation Samoa National Headquarters in Apia yesterday.
‘Unknown’ underdogs have high hopes
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Ilaoa & To’omata have flown under the radar but see themselves as dark horses for the OFC Champions League qualifying tournament starting in Apia, Samoa on Saturday (Samoa time).
Tupapa off to OFC Champions League qualifiers
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Following a successful 2022 football campaign in winning the Tower Insurance Premiership in Rarotonga, Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club premier men have booked their spot to feature in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers to be held in Apia, Samoa.
Enoka joins Chelsea football club
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Glamour English football club Chelsea have hired All Blacks mental skills expert and Cook Islander Gilbert Enoka.
Cooks out of Oceania U17 tourney
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Goals either side of halftime against the Cook Islands have sent Fiji into the semi-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023. The 3-0 win means they will face New Zealand on Wednesday, back at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Cooks face Fiji in quarters
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
For the last fortnight we’ve seen great football as the OFC U-17 Championship now reaches the knockout phase, which will see four big quarter-finals happening this weekend at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
