Football
Kids Just Play in Nikao
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Football
Children flocked to Nikao’s school field last Tuesday to participate in Just Play’s End Violence Village Festival.
Female footballers touring Tahiti
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands national women’s development football team will tour Tahiti from July 7 to 14 in preparation for the 11th edition of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, which is scheduled to take place in New Caledonia in November.
Opportunity of a lifetime for young footballers
Monday 2 July 2018 | Published in Football
The 2018 Gazprom-funded Football for Friendship International Social Programme held in Moscow, Russia ahead of the opening of the FIFA Men’s World Cup last month was a unique experience for the Cook Islands delegation of Daniel Ngamata, Amqle Tuaratini and chaperone Michelle Paiti.
Get up, get out and have some fun
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao School Field is set to come alive today from 2.30pm to 3.30pm as Just Play hosts its monthly village festival celebrations.
FIFA World Cup live on TV
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Residents of Rarotonga and other islands which have the services of Cook Islands Television (CITV) will be able to enjoy the FIFA World Cup live from the comfort of their living rooms.
Football youngsters making friends in Russia
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The 2018 Football for Friendship (F4F) programme started in Russia yesterday, with two young Cook Islanders along for the ride.
Tonga create history, Cooks finally win
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Published in Football
A slice of Oceania football history was created as Tonga and Samoa fought out a tense 1-all draw on the final Match Day of the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Qualifier tournament hosted by Cook Islands.
Playing for their pride
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Football
With pride on the line, hosts Cook Islands and American Samoa will both be desperate to end their OFC U19 Championship Qualifier campaign on a winning note today at the CIFA Complex.
Cooks out of U19 qualifier
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Football
Cook Islands lost all hope of making it through the 2018 OFC U19 Championship Qualifier after their second loss on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Cook Islands vow to bounce back
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands under-19 men’s team has vowed to bounce back after losing in their opener against Tonga but the side faces a tough task against Samoa today at 4.30pm at the CIFA Complex.
Cook Islands lose football opener
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Football
Cook Islands faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat to a resurgent Tongan side, while Samoa flexed their muscle against their neighbours American Samoa, on the opening day of the OFC U19 Championship Qualifier on Saturday.
Stage set for U19 football qualifiers
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Football
Some of the most talented young footballers in the Pacific are set to play against each other this afternoon at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Cook Islands U19 football team optimistic
Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Under-19 national men’s team is optimistic heading into their opening OFC Under-19 Championship qualifiers match this weekend.
Mangaia gets $247k worth of football equipment
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Football
Football equipment and transportation worth $247,000 were blessed and officially handed over to the Mangaia Football Association on Tuesday.
Hoping for sunnier days soon
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The continuous rain that has hit Rarotonga is not doing any favours for the organisers of a regional football competition to be held on the island later this month.
Cooks to host football qualifiers
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Football
In a little under two weeks, the under-19 teams of Tonga, Samoa, American Samoa and host team Cook Islands will compete at the Oceania Football Confederation U19 Championship Qualifiers at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Dream trip for young footballers
Friday 27 April 2018 | Published in Football
The 2018 Football for Friendship (F4F) programme is transforming a FIFA World Cup dream into reality for two Cook Islands youngsters.
Avarua champions
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Football
Avarua were crowned winners of the inaugural National Football Championship in both the men’s and women’s division after defeating Aitutaki at the CIFA Complex in Matavera last Saturday.
Football for friendship
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Football
The Just Play programme will run a fun football competition tomorrow at CIFA Complex in Matavera from 10am to 12pm for children on school holiday.
Football battle for supremacy
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Football
The stage is set for the finals of the 2018 National Football Championship, with teams from Mauke, Takitumu, Avarua and Aitutaki battling it out for supremacy at the CIFA Complex in Matavera today.
