Football
It's all calm before the storm
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands side is in a jovial mood ahead of the 2016 OFC Under-17 Women’s Football Championship which kicks off this week in Rarotonga.
Top four in their sights
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands under-17 side has its eyes fixed on finishing in the top four at the upcoming 2016 OFC Under-17 Women’s Championship.
All set for football tournament
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Cook Islands is all set to host the 2016 OFC Under-17 Women’s Championship which kicks off at the Cook Islands Football Associations (CIFA) complex next week.
A look back at our historic football run
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Football
Oceania qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just a stepping stone in the qualifying process for the region’s 11 member associations.
Host takes early lead in Tri Series
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
A football battle has set the tone for an exciting Mangaia Tri-Series Tournament which is set to take the island by storm.
Tupapa win men's knockout title
Monday 21 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
They came, they saw, they conquered. Tupapa Maraerenga finished the season on a high after a powerful display in the premier men’s soccer knockout final over the weekend.
Knockout trophy adds thrill to game
Friday 18 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
There will be more than the $2000 cash prize and bragging rights at stake in the premier men’s football knockout showdown tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Football finishes on a high
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands men’s football side has ended the season on a high after gaining two more places to 167 in the FIFA rankings released earlier this month.
Thrilling battle in football's knockout
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga is a win away from making a clean sweep in the premier men’s domestic football competition.
Titikaveka, Nikao in football knockout
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
An exciting battle looms in the Cook Islands Football premier men’s knockout semi-final today at the CIFA complex.
Underdogs put pride on the line
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura’s pride hinges on its women’s side in the season ending Cook Islands Football Association knockout tournament.
Juniors contest football semis
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football knockout competition resumes today with the semi-finals in the age group grades.
Takuvaine set for title defence
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Takuvaine is known for springing into life in the latter stage of the domestic football competition and this year is no different.
Do-or-die in elimination round
Saturday 5 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Exciting battles are set to take the centre stage in the premier men’s football during the elimination round of the knockout competition today.
Nikao after Tupapa Maraerenga's scalp
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak is raring to go all out against 2015 Round Cup Championship winners Tupapa Maraerenga in today’s Van’s premier men’s clash at home.
Cook Islands soccer wins jersey award
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has been awarded a prestigious award from the Bund der Trikotsammler Society based in Germany for the jersey of the month for August, 2015.
Cooks to host regional women's football champs
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will host the third edition of the Oceania Under-17 Women’s Championship for the first time, next year.
Tupapa Maraerenga claims football title
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The stalemate against Puaikura was enough for defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga to officially retain the Round Cup Championship 2015 title.
Puaikura takes a point from Tupapa match
Monday 9 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura took the round 11 Round Cup Championship 2015 battle against Tupapa Maraerenga to the wire on Saturday.
No jumping to conclusions
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Round Cup Championship 2015 title may be already in the bag, but Tupapa Maraerenga is not ready to count their chickens just yet, despite the handy lead.
