Football
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.
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.