Football
Sokattak line up defending champions
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Football
A thrilling premier men’s football game is on the cards today at the Nikao field between host Nikao Sokattak and 2013 Champions Puaikura.
Titikaveka set to face Takuvaine in football
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Football
Today at the CIFA Complex – the Titikaveka football club will play host to Takuvaine with the first game kicking off 4.15pm in the under 14 boy’s division.
Action packed football heads to round 5
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Football
The CIFA complex in Matavera will be filled with football action today as under 11 mixed and under 17 men’s teams heads into the fifth round of the competition.
Avatiu gear up for Takuvaine in football battle
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Football
MORE FOOTBALL action is set for today as Avatiu prepare to take on Takuvaine at their home turf in the main premier men’s football match kicking off at 4pm today at Avatiu field.
Matavera football club unveils new gear
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Football
Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club players will be looking sharper for the rest of the season with their new set of uniforms blessed and ready for action.The brand new club uniforms were unveiled and blessed on Tuesday morning at the club’s home ground at Takitumu School. The uniforms have been sponsored in part by the Dive Shop , Alan Taylor and Family and Ora Moana Ltd.Cook Islands Christian Church deacon Terekia Taura blessed the uniforms for the club and encouraged the youth to make the most of the uniforms that were donated. Club president Raymond Newnham thanked Deacon Taura for the blessing of the uniform, thanked all the sponsors, executive committee members and club members for attending the blessing. “It’s been over six years since Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club have had the opportunity to replace the uniforms for these teams and we are humbled by the donation and want to thank our sponsors,” said Newnham. Nida from the Dive Shop was present to hand over the new uniforms to the excited players present for the special club ceremony who were very eager to don the gear for club pride. “Football is close to our hearts and the Dive Shop is proud to sponsor the uniforms for the Matavera Football Club,” said Nida.Alan Taylor is a former player of Matavera and former national representative of the Cook Islands and this was an opportunity for him and his family to give back to the village. The Dive Shop is a long time sponsor of football and supporter of sports in Matavera. “Football is an opportunity to give the children something to do, to be active, have fun and we are happy to be a part of this. We live in Matavera and want to give back to our community” continued Nida. Matavera Football Club will be wearing their new uniforms with pride during this football season.
Matavera laces up for Puaikura
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Football
Today at the Takitumu School field Matavera football club will play host to Puaikura with the first game kicking off at 4.15pm in the under 14 boy’s division. Matavera will have to reinforce their defence area when they meet up with Puaikura as the match will be crucial for both sides to extend their lead […]
Skills improve as soccer season progresses
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Football
A the football season progresses, impressive improvements of skills and tactics are being seen on the pitch – especially in the development under 11 mixed division.
Tupapa and Puaikura produce stalemate
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Football
In the main Premier Men’s soccer match at Victoria Park, Tupapa-Maraerenga and Puaikura went head to head in a tough match that ended in a one all draw.
Tupapa and Puaikura set for fiery football
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Puaikura, at their home turf in the main premier men’s football match kicking off at 4pm today at Victoria Park.
Thrashings and ties in football
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Football
Tied games were the order of last week’s football matches with more intense games expected in today’s third round of games in the under 11 mixed and under 17 men’s divisions.
Last minute win for Nikao Sokattak
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Football
In a tough match between Nikao Sokattak and Matavera at Nikao field, Sokattak edged ahead by one goal in the final minute of play winning two goals to one.
Nikao Sokattak sets sights on Matavera
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak will host Matavera in today’s football matches at Nikao field kicking off at 4.15pm.
Soccer season starter a draw
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Football
Tupapa-Maraerenga and Avatiu were unable to break the one-all deadlock in their game on Saturday to register a one-all draw in their first encounter of the 2014 football season.
Tupapa-Maraerenga hosts Avatiu
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Football
The Tupapa and Avatiu football clubs will want to register strong wins in their various football grade clashes today and tomorrow to set the pace early in the season.
Soccer kicks off today
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Football
The 2014 football season kicks off today with the future stars of the sport kicking off the competition.
Football season kicks off
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Football
CIFA is thrilled to announce the 2014 Rarotonga Football season is scheduled to kick off next week Wednesday with seven clubs competing from August through to December.
Milestone FIFA 'women's league' launches
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association will be launching the FIFA support programme for women’s league on Thursday July 24 at the Tamarind House at 12 noon with football club representatives.
Five-a-side soccer champs crowned
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Football
Under-11 mixed team Matavera, under-14 girls Tupapa Fairies and under-14 boys Nikao Fire took top honours in the junior five-a-side football competition at the CIFA Matavera Complex on Friday.
FIFA course strengthens refs
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Football
Twenty-one football referees on Rarotonga took part in a FIFA refereeing course this week, facilitated by FIFA/OFC fitness instructor Mark Hester.
Football finals on today
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Football
Weather permitting, the junior five-a-side football teams will play their final match today at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
