Football
Football finishes on a high
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands men’s football side has ended the season on a high after gaining two more places to 167 in the FIFA rankings released earlier this month.
Thrilling battle in football's knockout
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga is a win away from making a clean sweep in the premier men’s domestic football competition.
Titikaveka, Nikao in football knockout
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
An exciting battle looms in the Cook Islands Football premier men’s knockout semi-final today at the CIFA complex.
Underdogs put pride on the line
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura’s pride hinges on its women’s side in the season ending Cook Islands Football Association knockout tournament.
Juniors contest football semis
Wednesday 9 December 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football knockout competition resumes today with the semi-finals in the age group grades.
Takuvaine set for title defence
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Takuvaine is known for springing into life in the latter stage of the domestic football competition and this year is no different.
Do-or-die in elimination round
Saturday 5 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Exciting battles are set to take the centre stage in the premier men’s football during the elimination round of the knockout competition today.
Nikao after Tupapa Maraerenga's scalp
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak is raring to go all out against 2015 Round Cup Championship winners Tupapa Maraerenga in today’s Van’s premier men’s clash at home.
Cook Islands soccer wins jersey award
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has been awarded a prestigious award from the Bund der Trikotsammler Society based in Germany for the jersey of the month for August, 2015.
Cooks to host regional women's football champs
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will host the third edition of the Oceania Under-17 Women’s Championship for the first time, next year.
Tupapa Maraerenga claims football title
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The stalemate against Puaikura was enough for defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga to officially retain the Round Cup Championship 2015 title.
Puaikura takes a point from Tupapa match
Monday 9 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Puaikura took the round 11 Round Cup Championship 2015 battle against Tupapa Maraerenga to the wire on Saturday.
No jumping to conclusions
Saturday 7 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Round Cup Championship 2015 title may be already in the bag, but Tupapa Maraerenga is not ready to count their chickens just yet, despite the handy lead.
Football remains top four in Oceania
Friday 6 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The Cook Islands football side has dropped three places to 169 but remains the fourth best-ranked nation in Oceania in the latest FIFA men’s ranking released yesterday.
Football champs head into round 11
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Football
The round 11 Round Cup Championship 2015 gets underway today with the Prime Foods under-8 and 11 mixed division competitions at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Tupapa win puts 2015 title in the bag
Monday 2 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga has put the Round Cup Championship 2015 title beyond reach of other teams after a massive win in the Van’s premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Tupapa Maraerenga's big chance
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga has the perfect opportunity to extend their lead and take the Round Cup Championship 2015 title beyond reach today.
Football round 10 brings lots of action
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Football
The Prime Foods under-8 and 11 mixed divisions heads into round 10 today at the CIFA Complex with competition starting at 4.15pm.
Impressive performance gives win to visiting team
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
The visiting Ellerslie Rebels Football Club won their second match, beating the young CIFA under-16 girls’ development team at the CIFA complex on Tuesday.
Survival of the fittest as teams eye top four place
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
With the 2015 Round Cup Championship well into the second round of the competition, it is the survival of the fittest in the weekly games as teams have their eyes fixed on the top four finish.
