In an intense game that took place over the weekend, Tupapa FC faced off against Avatiu FC’s Premier Men’s team in the deciding match for the prestigious Tower Insurance Premiership title. Both teams were eager for victory and prepared…
Two of the Cook Islands Football referees returned on Thursday from a five-day trip to New Zealand, where one referee, Penina Katuke, had the opportunity to attend the OFC Elite Women’s Referee Program. The programme, which ran for three…
The weekly Rarotonga football 2023 season games will be held at two locations today – CIFA Field and Tupapa Field. The matches feature a full day of exciting action with games scheduled across Under-15 Boys, U15 Girls, U18 Men,…
2023 Press Releases
CIFA Player Development Officer, Daniel Taokia attends workshop in New Zealand
The Cook Islands Football Association’s (CIFA) Player Development Officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop titled “Play Like the Stars: Nurturing success on the field of play and in the…
The match of the week saw football fans gather at the home of Cook Islands Football, CIFA, to witness a pulsating battle between premier men’s giants Nikao Sokattak FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC on Saturday. Fans from both teams…
The football season is about to heat up as a series of nail-biting matches are scheduled to take place today. The first set of matches will be held at the CIFA Complex, with the second set unfolding at the…
The eleventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season recently concluded, leaving fans and football enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. The passion for the sport was on full display as talented teams from various age groups faced off in intense, action-packed…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted an intensive five-day FIFA Youth MA Referees Course from October 2-6, 2023. This specialized training program aimed to develop the skills and knowledge of young referees and prepare them for the…
The excitement was palpable as young football stars took to the pitches for their Under 6 matches today. The future of football looks promising, with these talented U6 players showcasing their skills in two thrilling games. On pitch 1,…
2020 Football Season
CIFA Talent Identification Camp: Unearthing the Future Stars of Cook Islands Football
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently organized and executed two separate talent identification camps, which saw the participation of over ninety young, enthusiastic footballers from various locations. The camp took place over a span of seven days and…










