Football
Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.
Cook Islands' beach football talent on display
Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.
Sand-sational! Beach football takes centre stage at Beach Games
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Excitement continued yesterday as beach football took centre stage at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2024.
FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Matavera-Ngatangiia women blaze a trail in Cook Islands Football
Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
When the annals of Cook Islands football are written, the weekend's events will undeniably claim a chapter of their own.
Ibrom takes charge as Cook Islands men’s football coach
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Jess Ibrom, the current academy director, as the new head coach for the Cook Islands men’s team.
Tupapa, Matavera claim knockout titles
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the spectators and players arrived at CIFA Complex, the air crackled with raw, infectious excitement. Football enthusiasts from every corner congregated, their collective anticipation palpable, bracing for a thrilling day of championship-deciding duels on Saturday.
Clash of titans in football finale
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Exciting matches are set to take place in the Cook Islands Football Association Knockout Cup finals today.
Titikaveka tide takes over grassroots finals
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Although Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) staff were skeptical of the weather forecast on Wednesday ahead of the grassroots knock finals at the CIFA complex, a tide of electric blue washed over the complex as parents and supporters of the Titikaveka Teams, turned out in force to cheer on their young prodigies.
Tereora College and CIFA forge community spirit through football
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tereora College, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), orchestrated a football festival of epic proportions this week.
A weekend of stunning semi-final football
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In an exciting display of football, this past Saturday served up a smorgasbord of semi-final matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
Young ref makes international debut
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old dynamic referee George George, hailing from the picturesque Cook Islands, has taken a giant leap onto the global arena, officiating the fiercely contested matches at the prestigious Western Springs U17 Youth Football Tournament in New Zealand.
CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.
Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.
Exciting knockout matches await
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Football enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling knockout matches in the first round eliminations taking place at the CIFA Complex, Matavera, and the Takitumu School Grounds, Matavera, today.
Pacific Games Council ‘not intending’ to take action against Cook Islands football
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Pacific Games Council will not take any action against the Cook Islands Football Association for forfeiting its final matches at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands football forfeits Pacific Games playoff matches
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands football men’s and women’s football teams were asked by their governing body to forfeit their playoff matches at the Pacific Games without the knowledge of Team Cook Islands management.
Developing football mentors
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as 17 enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) national academy director, last week.
Building the future of national talent
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.
