Soccer
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.
Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Soccer, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.
First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.
Oceania football makes further changes for 2021
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee has agreed to further changes to OFC’s football calendar for 2021.
Football’s new champions
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.
Tupapa eyes football double
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.
Youngsters set to battle in Knockout Cup finals
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Footballers from the grassroots division will this afternoon kick off the CIFA 2020 Knockout Cup finals.
Avatiu eyeing clean sweep in age group football finals
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Domestic football competition will be back in full swing from Wednesday as top teams battle each other in the Knockout Cup finals at CIFA complex in Matavera.
Nikao and Tupapa head to football finals
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Anticipation and thrills filled the CIFA complex last week as teams battled it out for a spot in the Rarotonga Football 2020 Season Finale.
Tupapa takes on Titikaveka
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Titikaveka will face a mammoth task when the side takes on champions Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s Knockout Cup semi-final today.
Clash of the titans in local football
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
The premier men’s football teams will take the field today in the opening Knockout Cup semi-final.
Underdogs to take on top football contenders
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
This afternoon, Avatiu FC senior women’s will be taking on Tupapa Maraerenga for a shot at the Knockout Cup final next week.
Big clashes on the field
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Soccer, Sports
Teams are at their best and players who will take the field at the CIFA complex today will do their best to make sure their team and club is represented at the knock-out finals next week.
