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. In March…
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. Over at the CIFA Complex the day’s events kick off at…
2020 Football Season
CIFA RELEASE IN RELATION TO FALSE ALLEGATIONS BY TIRAA ARERE
CIFA is disappointed that Tiraa Arere has decided to go on Facebook after he was suspended for a 10 – year period. In his video, Tiraa Arere had made some serious allegations which are false and defamatory. Tiraa Arere…
2023 Press Releases
CIFA RELEASE IN RELATION TO FALSE ALLEGATIONS BY TIRAA ARERE CIFA is disappointed that Tiraa Arere has decided to go on Facebook after he was suspended for a 10 – year period. In his video, Tiraa Arere had…
Nestled within nearly 2 million square kilometers of vast ocean lie 15 tropical islands that make up the Cook Islands. With a combined land area of merely 236.7 square kilometers the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Girls National…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex. With the noteworthy presence of Jess Ibrom, the National Academy Director, and supported by Youth Academy Staff Ingrid…
2020 Football Season, 2023 Releases
Developing Future Football Talent in Atiu
The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as seventeen enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the CIFA National Academy Director. This event not only focused on honing the coaching skills…
2023 Releases
Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games
The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games. A total of 33 players and team officials boarded the plane, accompanied by fellow…
2023 Releases
Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title
In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women’s Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had…
2023 Releases
Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end
As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories. From the youngest Under-8 teams displaying their budding skills to the senior Premier Men’s teams…









