Football
Nikao Sokattak in tough pool
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The eight teams who will battle for continental glory, and with it the chance to represent Oceania at the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™, have learned their group stage opposition following the draw for the OFC Champions League 2022.
Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.
Nikao Sokattak FC nominated for finals in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Ongoing travel restrictions and logistical challenges have forced the cancellation of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League 2022 qualifying stage.
OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.
Cook Islands to meet Samoa and Tonga in FIFA Women’s Cup
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The road to regional glory, and with it the chance to secure one of the remaining spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has been revealed following the draw for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022.
Women’s Nations Cup set for July in Fiji
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 has been confirmed to take place in Fiji between July 13-30, with nine Member Associations taking part in a bid to earn qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
Football superstars set to clash at Qatar 2022
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Footballing superstars will grace the world’s biggest stage from 21 November to 18 December at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar.
FIFA ranking for national side
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Despite withdrawing from the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers due to Covid-19 cases, the national football side has achieved a major feat – earning an international ranking.
Covid cases have teams on edge
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
There are concerns the withdrawal of some teams from the Oceania FIFA World Cup Qualifying tournament will give some teams an easier path into the knockout rounds.
Covid ravaged Cook Islands forfeit match against Tahiti
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football men’s side has abandoned its match against Tahiti after a number of national players tested positive for Covid-19 in Doha, Qatar.
National football side lose opener
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football side lost their opening Oceania World Cup Qualifiers match against Solomon Islands early yesterday morning in Doha, Qatar.
A football family affair
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Football, Sports
There have been many instances of a pair of brothers turning out for the Cook Islands national football team over the years.
Cook Islands footballers confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football team has had a strong start to their tour of Qatar ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying match against the Solomon Islands.
Friendly clash to gauge fitness
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football side arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday last week (Cook Islands time) and are getting acclimatised to the conditions before the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers kicks off this Wednesday.
Cooks embrace underdog tag
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the only unranked nation attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition, Cook Islands head coach Alan Taylor says he’s happy for his squad to remain under the radar ahead of their attempt to qualify through as Oceania’s representative for the intercontinental play-off.
Cook Islands face Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu in Football World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands National Men’s football team is selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after Tonga withdrew from a deciding match.
Tupou committed to women’s football development
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A key part of the ALL IN: OFC Women’s Football Strategy 2027 launched last year was to establish a Women’s Development Officer in every OFC Member Association.
Harmon wins second appeal against OFC
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Appeals Committee upheld the appeal by former Cook Islands Football president Lee Harmon, ruling he is eligible to be an executive committee member of the OFC.
Cook Islands earns direct entry to FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands has earned a direct entry into the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament in Qatar in March after Tonga pulled out following the large volcanic eruption and tsunami which struck the island nation on January 15.
Defending champs on track
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Defending men’s champions Black Wolves remain on track in the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games beach football competition.
