Football
Ronaldo wins the Best award
Wednesday 11 January 2017 | Published in Football
Football’s annual celebration of its top performers entered a new era this Monday evening in Zurich, with the inaugural edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards. The winners of the prestigious individual awards as the best of the last 12 months are:
In-form Kiwi striker set for FA Cup
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Football
THE THIRD round of the English Football Association Cup gets underway this week with lots of tantalising draws as the big guns of the premier League and Championship join the fight for one of sport’s greatest trophies.
Puaikura win Cup in style
Friday 23 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
AVATIU’S hunt for a title win in the domestic competition continues as Puaikura ended their 2016 campaign in a spectacular fashion at CIFA Complex in Matavera on Wednesday.
Final rematch will be a thriller
Wednesday 21 December 2016 | Published in Football
AN ENTHRALLING premier men’s rematch final between Avatiu and Puaikura is set to kick off today at 5pm at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Premier final rematch at football's HQ
Tuesday 20 December 2016 | Published in Football
THE ABANDONED CIFA Knockout Cup Final between Avatiu and Puaikura will now be held tomorrow at 5pm at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Celebration time for Tupapa gals!
Monday 19 December 2016 | Published in Football
Extreme wet weather on Saturday forced a decision on the referee to stop play in the 30th minute of the premier men’s final between Puaikura and Avatiu at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Showdown set to be a cracker
Friday 16 December 2016 | Published in Football
DRAMA will be in high supply when Nikao Sokattak meets Titikaveka later today in the Under-17 men’s knockout final at the CIFA Complex.
Knockout finals set to kick off
Thursday 15 December 2016 | Published in Football
JUST 24 minutes and a potential penalty shoot-out separate Takuvaine and Titikaveka from taking out the Under-8 mixed division in the 2016 CIFA Knockout Finals competition tomorrow.
Avatiu make history in semis
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Football
EYES will be on the underdogs Avatiu who made history after beating Tupapa Maraerenga in the knockout semi-final of the premier men’s division on Friday at the CIFA Complex.
Puaikura and TKV battle for final spot
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Football
THE CHAMPIONS of the premier men’s Round Cup, Puaikura FC, have shifted focus to their crucial test today against Takuvaine in the final leg of the knockout eliminations competition.
Premier teams to fight for final spot
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Football
CIFA Knockout semifinals will continue today with intense football action expected in the main premier men’s clash between Avatiu and Tupapa Maraerenga.
Knockouts continue
Thursday 8 December 2016 | Published in Football
THE FIRST round of the Under-14 boys and senior women’s semifinal eliminations is set to kick off today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Do-or-die clashes ahead in junior contest
Wednesday 7 December 2016 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association Knockout resumes today with the semi-finals in the age group competition at the CIFA Complex and Takitumu School grounds.
Knockout thrills for fans
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Football
THE COOK ISLANDS Football knock-out competition lived up to the hype, providing intense football action and mixed results over the weekend.
Thrilling knockout deciders for football fans
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Football
IT’S DO-OR-DIE for remaining teams in the CIFA Knockout competition today at Takitumu School and the Takuvaine Sports field.
Knockout matches continue in local football
Friday 2 December 2016 | Published in Football
FOUR TEAMS will be in action today in the Cook Islands Football Association knockout competition, which continues at the Takitumu School grounds. Puaikura, Nikao Sokattak, and Avatiu football clubs will battle it out in the Under-14 girls and premier men’s competitions.
Tupapa joy as women reclaim football title
Thursday 1 December 2016 | Published in Football
A jubilant Tupapa Maraerenga senior women’s team celebrated their Round Cup Championship win after their final weekly league clash on Monday afternoon.
Do-or-die in football knockouts
Wednesday 30 November 2016 | Published in Football
THE FIRST round eliminations in the Knockout competition are set to kick off this afternoon at the CIFA Complex, Takitumu school grounds and Tupapa Maraerenga with the Under 8 and 11 Mixed and the Under 17 Men’s divisions.
Downpour washes out Round Cup
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Football
THE ROUND Cup matches between Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak; Puaikura and Titikaveka were called off following heavy rain on Saturday around Rarotonga.
Tupapa, Nikao fight for second
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga have more than a fight on their hands to take second place in the Van’s premier men’s table after crashing to another defeat against Avatiu in their last encounter.
