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…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is proud to announce that its TDS U14 Girls Academy Squad will travel to New Zealand in October to compete in the McCartney Tournament in Taupō. The tournament, scheduled for 9–11 October, will…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently hosted a two-day workshop led by FIFA Regional Technical Expert Patrice Flaccadori at the Muri Beach Club Hotel, bringing together CIFA staff, club representatives and key football stakeholders. The first day of…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhys Ruka as the new Cook Islands National Men’s Head Coach, agreeing to a long-term contract through to 2028. Ruka takes on the role with a clear…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Technical Team has continued its commitment to supporting local clubs, completing and preparing a dedicated kit bag for every team across each club participating in the 2026 season. The initiative aims to provide…
Cook Islands Football Association Technical Director Matt Campbell has completed Block 1 of the prestigious OFC A Licence coaching programme in Fiji, taking another important step in his professional coaching journey. The achievement marks a significant milestone not only…
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) successfully hosted the FIFA MA Youth Referees Course last week, bringing together more than 20 referees, assistant referees, and referee assessors from across the Cook Islands for five days of intensive learning and…
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…
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…
