Football
Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka in mid-week clash
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season heats up this week as the CIFA Complex hosts a thrilling round of midweek fixtures, headlined by the Matavera-Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka encounters.
Round 4 to bring thrilling grassroots and U18 men’s football action
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Kicking off at 4.15pm, the CIFA Complex will once again host an exciting display of grassroots football in the 2024 Rarotonga football competition.
Excitement unfolds in Round 3 football with dramatic draws and big wins
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Premier Men’s clash on Friday between Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga was a hard-fought battle, with both sides struggling to find a way through the congested midfield, forcing play out wide.
Grover Harmon elected CIFA head
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football rep Grover Harmon has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next two years up to the next elective year for Council Members in 2026.
Matavera-Ngatangiia and Avatiu set for epic clash in football comp
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Titikaveka will be out to break their winless streaks while Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Avatiu in round three 2024 Rarotonga Football Season this afternoon.
Performance fuels young captain’s desire
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.
Battle for supremacy
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Grassroots and U18 teams take the field in Rarotonga football round three opener
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The third round of Rarotonga football competition 2024 kicks off today at 4.15 pm, featuring our young grassroots stars, the U6s, U8s, and U10s mixed teams, on CIFA Field 1.
Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.
Intense rivalry expected in R2
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
This weekend promises thrilling encounters as round two of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets underway. Avatiu will host Puaikura at Aretere Park, while Nikao Sokattak takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia at the CIFA Complex.
We have a foot in the door: Cook Islands U16s keep semi-final hopes alive
Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands U16 football team secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Vanuatu, keeping their semifinal hopes alive in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship.
Tupapa and Titikaveka set for clash
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 football season is in full swing, and excitement is building as the second round of games commenced yesterday.
Cook Islands stun Vanuatu to keep semi-final hopes alive
Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Regional, Sports, Vanuatu
Cook Islands have come from behind to score a memorable 3-1 win over Vanuatu and boost their chances of qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Tahiti.
Football comp enters round two
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football moves into round two this week with Titikaveka taking on Tupapa Maraerenga, Avatiu facing off with Puaikura, and Nikao Sokattak going head-to-head with Matavera-Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands U16 suffers heartbreaking loss vs Fiji
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Fiji scored deep into stoppage time to break Cook Islands hearts and open their campaign with a win at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024.
Defending champs off to winning start in Rarotonga Football Season
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Matavera-Ngatangiia clashed in the feature match of the 2024 Rarotonga football season on Saturday at Victoria Park, marking the exciting season opener.
Fierce rivalries ignite opening round
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last year’s Premier Men’s champions, Tupapa Maraerenga, will play host to Matavera-Ngatangiia in their first-round match of the 2024 Premier Men’s Championship at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Defending champions Avatiu to battle Nikao Sokattak in season opener
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Defending champions of the Rarotonga Football Senior Women’s Competition, Avatiu will face Nikao Sokattak at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex today, as they are eager to start the season with a win.
Young talent takes centre stage as Rarotonga Football Season begins
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets officially underway today, marking the start of an exciting new chapter as teams across the island gear up for intense competition.
Women’s teams ready for battle
Thursday 18 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the 2024 Rarotonga football season approaches, anticipation is high for the Women’s Championship, where teams will vie for glory and a chance to qualify for the prestigious OFC Women's Champions League (OFC WCL).
