Football
Action-packed matches across all age groups and categories
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The seventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season saw an action-packed series of matches across different age groups and categories, featuring Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC, Nikao FC, Matavera FC, Puaikura FC, and Avatiu FC.
Puaikura FC’s Murare steals show with match winning goal
Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an intense display of skill and determination, Puaikura FC emerged victorious against Avatiu FC in the Rarotonga Football premier men’s game on Saturday.
Nikao Sokattak faces Matavera, Puaikura to host Avatiu
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts and players from various age groups and divisions will once again gather for a day of matches at the CIFA Grounds and Raemaru Park.
Cooks U16 lose to Fiji
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands went down to Fiji 0-4 in the final OFC U16 Women’s Championship Group B match in Tahiti on Wednesday night.
Tupapa takes on Titikaveka in midweek football clashes
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga Football Season is now in its seventh week and the midweek matches are set to take place between Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC at Titikaveka Field.
Rarotonga football season round six results: ‘Nail-biting games’
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season continues to entertain fans with the exciting round six results.
Cook Islands hold on to secure tight victory over Vanuatu in OFC U-16
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands have given themselves a shot at making the semi-finals at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Tahiti.
Tupapa takes win in round six in show of skill during premier game
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The main game of the week between Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC showcased the skill and determination of both teams.
New Zealand wins OFC U16 match in Group B opener against Cooks
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands was defeated in the Group B opener of the U16 Women’s OFC Championship in its first match against New Zealand.
Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.
Budding footballers get bonus ‘boots and all’
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Aussie couple and soccer fanatics Sharon Pascoe and Wayne Parrott have spent the past 12 months collecting 581 pairs of football boots and 110 pairs of shin pads which were delivered to Rarotonga on the weekend.
Cook Islands Football Association partners with the International Football Consultancy
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced a strategic partnership with International Football Consultancy, a leading scouting and recruitment agency in the football world.
Dean returns from assisting with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Pauline Dean, the Cook Islands FA Competition Manager, has shared her experiences and insights while working at the FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the Oceania region for the first time.
Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.
Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu
Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The line-up of football matches continues today.
Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.
Football fans in for a treat
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.
Refs for week two football matches announced
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement continues as week two of the Rarotonga football season kicks off today at 4:15pm.
CIFA appoints national academy director
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has recently appointed elite player and coach developer Jess Ibrom as the new National Academy Director.
