Soccer
Young footballers’ final fight
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
After a weeklong tournament and questionable weather, the semi-final games in the Cook Islands Youth Football Festival came to an end yesterday.
Top four battle in football festival
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
After three days of intense football games and a much-needed rest day, top teams return to the field with polished skills and new game plans, hungry for a spot in the finals on Saturday.
Exciting array of football talent at Youth Festival
Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Blue skies greeted the many young players and faithful supporters to an exciting and talent-filled day of football on Saturday at the start of the much-awaited 2021 Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
Outer islands ready to compete in football comp
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
Since last Wednesday outer island teams Mangaia, Mauke and Atiu have arrived here, all ready to compete in the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.
Football festival: ‘Together with Women’
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
In support of women, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting the ‘She Shines’ festival ‘Together with Women’ on Wednesday.
Stage set for Kia Orana Youth Football Festival
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
The CIFA Kia Orana Youth Football Festival is set to kick off in Rarotonga in a fortnight’s time.
Sea Eagles beat the Sharks
Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
In what was an intense tit for tat match, the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles came out the soaring victors in Thursday's premier match game.
Primary School Football Competition showdown
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Over the last three weeks CIFA Complex has been the stomping grounds for seven Rarotonga schools who are participating in the Primary School Football Competition.
Wantoks crowned beach soccer champions
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer
The final round of Beach Soccer Championship in the open men’s division took place on Saturday at Nikao beach courts.
Battle for second spot as Wantoks claim beach title
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Wantoks have won the inaugural CIFA Beach Soccer Championship despite a round to go today.
Wantoks favourites for beach soccer title
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
On Wednesday, day six of the CIFA Beach Soccer Championship was held at Nikao beach courts.
Ladies in Black crowned champs
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
Top teams went all out in the final round of the women’s CIFA Beach Soccer Championship last weekend.
Crunch time at beach soccer
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Tough battles are expected in the 2021 Beach Soccer Championship as teams vie for top finish in the final rounds.
Cook Islands Football eyes growth though partnership with Australian firm
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Genius Sports.
Wantoks take the lead
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
The Ladies in Black retain their lead in the women’s Beach Soccer Tournament after a smashing win on Saturday.
Beach battle intensifies
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
On Wednesday, day two of the CIFA Beach Soccer Competition kicked off in what turned out into another great afternoon for football.
Milestone for Mangaia Football
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
A historic moment for Mangaia Football took place on Friday February 5 in Oneroa with a ground breaking ceremony which marked the commencement of the construction of the Mangaia Football Association soccer field and facilities project under the FIFA Forward Programme.
Stage set for beach soccer
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Bronze medal winner from the Cook Islands Beach Games, Nikao Sokattak (formerly named Team Stacks) will take on PFC Guys in the opening men’s match at CIFA 2021 Beach Soccer Competition today.
Teams confirmed for beach soccer
Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Black Wolves and Ladies in Black are the top bets in the inaugural Cook Islands Football Association beach soccer competition.
Bonsu-Maro hunting goals
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
New Zealand-based Tupapa Maraerenga FC star Maro Bonsu-Maro is eyeing Cook Islands debut. Maro Bonsu-Maro can’t wait to get that goal-scoring feeling back.
