Football
Kia Orana football festival ends on a high
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Football
Ellerslie Mustangs and Tupapa Maraerenga have been crowned champions of the first-ever inaugural Kia Orana Youth Football Festival after the sides claimed the under-16 girls and boys title, respectively.
It's a battle of top four
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Football
After three days of round football competition, the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival heads into the semifinals today in the under-16 boys and girl’s Pool A and B divisions.
Goals galore in score fest
Wednesday 19 April 2017 | Published in Football
Day two of the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival on Monday was a 45-goal fest played across nine games at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Festival provides feast of lively, exciting games
Tuesday 18 April 2017 | Published in Football
The blue skies welcomed the many youth players and football faithful to an exciting and talent-filled day of soccer as the much awaited Kia Orana Youth Football Festival got underway at the CIFA Complex on Saturday.
Kia Orana Football Festival ready to rumble
Thursday 13 April 2017 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association has introduced an exciting new spectacle with the launch of the first ever Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
Footy fest receives boosts from sponsors
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association this week will be launching the exciting, all new Kia Orana Youth Football Festival – a programme designed to target, support, and to develop young future upcoming local football prospects.
Kia Orana festival draw
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has launched its inaugural youth event for all interested clubs and schools wanting to play football in paradise from April 15 to 22.
World Cup finals closer for Oceania
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Football
The future looks all right for the All Whites after Fifa announced its proposed slot allocation for the expanded 48-team World Cup, including an automatic place for Oceania, 16 places for Europe - up from 13 - and a six-team inter-zonal playoff tournament for two more spots.
Junior football fiesta
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Published in Football
The annual Junior Primary Schools Football Tournament is all set to go off today at the Takitumu School grounds in Matavera for Grades 4, 5 and 6 students.
Double football win for Apii Nikao
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Football
The Origin Gas senior primary school tournament saw Apii Nikao take top honours in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions on Wednesday at Takitumu School grounds in Matavera.
Senior primary tourney today
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Football
The annual Origin Gas Primary School tournament for Year 7 and 8 (Form 1 and 2) will take place this afternoon at the Takitumu School grounds in Matavera from 3.30pm.
School contest to begin
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Football
The annual Rarotonga Primary School Soccer Competition is set to kick off on Wednesday next week at the Takitumu School grounds.
CIFA marks Women's Day
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association hosted a CIFA Women’s Football Day to mark International Women’s Day.
Women's Football Day on at Takitumu
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Football
Football’s regional body, Oceania Football Confederation, has presented a challenge to its member associations to support International Women’s Day through football.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Football
In support of International Women’s Day, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting a Women’s Football Day event this Friday at the Takitumu School grounds in Matavera.
Heads high despite losing three games
Monday 6 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura ended their Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League campaign with head held high despite losing all their three matches.
Edwards playing pivotal role for Puaikura lineup
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Football
Twenty-year-old Pekay Edwards headed into Puaikura’s final match against Hienghène Sport full of pride for his club jersey and supporters back home last night (CI time).
Puaikura impress, despite loss
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
A defiant Puaikura gave their all but it wasn’t enough to secure them a historic victory at the Oceania Football Confederation Champions League in New Caledonia on Tuesday night.
Puaikura ready to battle hard
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura will be hoping to pick some inspiration from their gutsy performance in the OFC Champions League opener in a bid to get their first win in the competition.
Puaikura to play Ba
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura will take on Fijian club Ba in their second match of the OFC Champions League later tonight.
