Football
Bonsu-Maro hunting goals
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
New Zealand-based Tupapa Maraerenga FC star Maro Bonsu-Maro is eyeing Cook Islands debut. Maro Bonsu-Maro can’t wait to get that goal-scoring feeling back.
Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.
First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.
Oceania football makes further changes for 2021
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee has agreed to further changes to OFC’s football calendar for 2021.
Football’s new champions
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.
Tupapa eyes football double
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.
Youngsters set to battle in Knockout Cup finals
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Footballers from the grassroots division will this afternoon kick off the CIFA 2020 Knockout Cup finals.
Avatiu eyeing clean sweep in age group football finals
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Domestic football competition will be back in full swing from Wednesday as top teams battle each other in the Knockout Cup finals at CIFA complex in Matavera.
Nikao and Tupapa head to football finals
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Anticipation and thrills filled the CIFA complex last week as teams battled it out for a spot in the Rarotonga Football 2020 Season Finale.
Tupapa takes on Titikaveka
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka will face a mammoth task when the side takes on champions Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s Knockout Cup semi-final today.
Clash of the titans in local football
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The premier men’s football teams will take the field today in the opening Knockout Cup semi-final.
Underdogs to take on top football contenders
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
This afternoon, Avatiu FC senior women’s will be taking on Tupapa Maraerenga for a shot at the Knockout Cup final next week.
Big clashes on the field
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Teams are at their best and players who will take the field at the CIFA complex today will do their best to make sure their team and club is represented at the knock-out finals next week.
Football’s top four confirmed
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura and Titikaveka premier men’s teams have made it into the semifinals after beating Avatiu FC and Matavera FC in the knockouts on Saturday.
Clubs to honour legend Maradona ahead of Men's premier action
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In honour of the late Diego Armando Maradona and in solidarity with his family and everyone who loved him so much, the flags at Cook Islands Football Association headquarters are being flown at half-mast.
Cook Islands Football pays tribute to Diego Maradona
Friday 27 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A short man with a huge sense of humour – that’s how local football association president Lee Harmon described football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away this week.
Titikaveka triumphant in Premier men's action
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Titikaveka FC defeated Avatiu FC 4-3 in a tough premier men’s clash on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Minnows eye knockouts as football enters final round
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The final round of the Round Cup football competition is expected to be a thriller, with a number of key matches lined up for the coming week.
Grassroots celebrations in Round 15 of football competition
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Grassroots Division of footballers comprised of the under 7 mix, under 9 mix and under 12 mix will take the field this afternoon for the last round of games for the Prime Foods Round Cup Competition before the Knockout Cup kicks off next week. Following today’s matches there will be a trophy presentation for […]
Tupapa are champions once more
Monday 16 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side was crowned the Round Cup champions after their 4-3 win against Titikaveka on Saturday.
