Football
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.
Cooks versus Tonga in OFC preliminary match
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The match schedule has been confirmed for March’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 OFC preliminary competition, which will be staged in Qatar.
Nikao complete clean sweep
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.
Battle of the giants
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.
Junior grades ready for finals
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.
Football festival spreads Christmas cheer
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Football, Sports
A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.
CIFA prepares for Qatar meet
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.
Grassroots KO Cup final decider today
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.
Sokattak into final after big semis win
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak will take on Tupapa Maraerenga in the Knockout Cup premier men’s final this weekend after a huge win in the semi-finals over the weekend.
Grassroots line up for semi-finals
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The final move to finals, the grassroots divisions will play their battles from 4pm today to find out who will be progressing into the finals next week.
Puaikura through to semis
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera field was a football fans attraction on Saturday, during the premier men’s matchup between Puaikura FC and Titikaveka FC. The match was decided in an exciting penalty shootout.
Grassroots to play knock outs
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After fifteen weeks of exhilarating round cup football action, we are finally entering the next stage in this year’s 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition, and to open-up the first week of the 2021 CIFA Knock Out Cup, will be none other than our Grassroots, who will play at 4.15pm this afternoon at the CIFA Complex.
Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for early next year
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place early next year.
Nikao ends title drought
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The newly crowned Round Cup champions, Nikao Sokattak ended a 11-year winless drought with the famous win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Friday.
Nikao claim Round Cup trophy
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football supporters filled CIFA’s grandstands on Friday, for the Tower Insurance premier men’s decider match between Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga, waiting to see who will be taking home the Round Cup Trophy.
Exciting football battles loom in the final round
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Swamp in Avatiu will host another hectic clash in the men’s division taking on Titikaveka this afternoon.
Teams make final leap towards title decider
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 15th and final game between the top of the table runners Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga tomorrow at the CIFA Complex will decide the Championship title for the 2021 Tower Insurance Premiership.
Sweet revenge: Tupapa thumps Titikaveka
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The stands at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Complex in Matavera filled with many supporters on Saturday for the Tower Insurance premier men’s match between the soldiers in blue Titikaveka and the men in black and white Tupapa Maraerenga.
