The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is pleased to announce the upcoming visit of Marvin Eakins, Head Coach of the New Zealand Men’s Futsal Team, who will travel to Rarotonga in November to support the continued growth and development…
The countdown is almost over for the Cook Islands U-15 Boys National Football Team as they prepare to depart for Baku, Azerbaijan, to compete in the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. After weeks of dedicated preparation, excitement…
Cook Islands Football Association representatives Kimberly Uini and Luke Vidovi have completed the OFC Goalkeepers C-Licence Course, held on home soil in Rarotonga last month. The week-long course brought together goalkeeper coaches and participants from across the Oceania region,…
History was made on home soil tonight as the Cook Islands National Men’s Team secured a memorable 3-2 victory over Tahiti in the second of their international friendly matches, ending the series level at one win apiece and delivering…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has successfully completed a five-week partnership programme with Tereora College, delivering futsal sessions to Year 9 and 10 students and creating greater opportunities for young people to engage with the sport. Over the…
Cook Islands Football is celebrating a proud moment in referee development, with OFC badge holders Marcus Gibbens and Andrew Teena selected for the 2026 OFC U-15 Boys Development Tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. The appointment marks an exciting step…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted a successful development visit to Mauke, led by Technical Director Matt Campbell, alongside Grassroots Development Officer Susan Williams, Women’s Football Development Officer Teretia Teinaki, and Futsal Development Officer Penina Katuke. The…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) continues to strengthen football development across the country through an increased focus on coach education, creating more opportunities for coaches to gain qualifications and develop the knowledge and skills needed to support players…
The Cook Islands is set to take another significant step forward in the development of women’s football, with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) confirming it will host its first-ever Women’s Only FIFA/OFC C Licence Coaching Course this October….
The Cook Islands U-15 Boys National Development Team is preparing for an exciting international experience at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 22 to 31 October 2026. The event marks…
