The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is proud to announce that Teretia Teinaki, our Women’s Football Development Officer, has been selected to take part in the prestigious FIFA Women in Football Leadership Programme for 2026.
This competitive programme aims to increase female representation in football’s decision-making bodies worldwide and equip participants with the skills and experience needed to take on leadership roles.
Running from January to November 2026, the programme offers a combination of online and in-person workshops, mentoring sessions, and tailored courses at the FIFA Campus, providing Teretia with key leadership insights and practical experience. The programme will take place in two parts: the first in Paris, France, this April, and the second in Morocco in November, allowing Teretia to engage with global football leaders and peers from across the world.
CIFA’s Technical Director, Matt Campbell, praised Teretia’s selection, saying:
“This is an outstanding opportunity for Teretia, who has been brilliant for CIFA since taking on the role last year. This course is part of the FIFA Women’s Development Programmes that we now have access to, following the launch of our Women’s Football Strategic Plan in January 2025. The next Women’s Strategic Plan is currently underway and is set for launch in February 2027, with a long-term vision running through 2031. It’s an exciting time for women’s football, and we have the perfect person in Teretia to lead the way.”
CIFA congratulates Teretia on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to seeing the knowledge, leadership, and experience she gains from the programme further strengthen women’s football in the Cook Islands.
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