The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex. With the noteworthy presence of Jess Ibrom, the National Academy Director, and supported by Youth Academy Staff Ingrid…
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Developing Future Football Talent in Atiu
The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as seventeen enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the CIFA National Academy Director. This event not only focused on honing the coaching skills…
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Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games
The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games. A total of 33 players and team officials boarded the plane, accompanied by fellow…
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Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title
In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women’s Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had…
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Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end
As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories. From the youngest Under-8 teams displaying their budding skills to the senior Premier Men’s teams…
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,…
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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…










