The 2026 Rarotonga Football Season continues today with two exciting club match-ups taking place across Takitumu Field and Nikao Field, as four clubs officially begin their campaigns in the Under-15 Girls, Under-15 Boys, Senior Women’s and Premier Men’s divisions….
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) congratulates five of its local referees who have officially received their 2026 Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Referee Badges, recognising their continued commitment, professionalism, and dedication to football officiating. The badges were presented by…
The 2026 Rarotonga Football Season officially gets underway today, Wednesday 15 July, with the island’s Grassroots and U18 Men’s competitions opening what promises to be another exciting campaign for Cook Islands football. After weeks of preparation by clubs, players,…
Football fans across the Cook Islands will be able to enjoy the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live from the comfort of their homes, with selected matches being live streamed on Vaka TV, proudly sponsored by the…
The Cook Islands National Women’s Team recorded a memorable 1–0 victory over Afghanistan United last Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand, in the opening fixtures of their two match series. Midfielder Teupoko Tuariki scored the decisive goal midway through the…
Coach development at the Cook Islands Football Association continues to reach new heights, with several local coaches taking important steps forward in their football journeys through OFC coaching pathways. CIFA is proud to congratulate Jarves Aperau, Head Coach of…
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is proud to announce that two of our staff members, Susan Williams and Tyson Tekeu, have been selected to attend the OFC Coach Educator Certificate Course in Noumea, New Caledonia next month. Susan Williams,…
The Cook Islands U15 Girls Development Team has concluded its campaign at the OFC U15 Girls Youth Development Tournament 2026, finishing 7th overall following a week of competitive football and valuable international exposure in Fiji. The tournament formed part…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has appointed Tuka Tisam as Technical Lead for the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), marking an important step in strengthening football development pathways across the country. The scheme has been operating in the…
Cook Islands’ up-and-coming referee Teupoko Tuariki is set to take an exciting step forward in her officiating journey, having been selected as an Assistant Referee for the 2026 OFC U-15 Girls Youth Development Tournament in Fiji. Tuariki’s selection marks…
