Football excitement returns to the fields this afternoon as Round 7 of the grassroots divisions and U18 Men’s competition gets underway across Rarotonga. With matches scheduled at both the CIFA Complex and Takitumu School Grounds, today promises a full…
2025 Football Season
Round 6 Action: Second Round of the Season begins With Goals, Drama, and Surprises
The 2025 Rarotonga Football Season entered its second round last week with an exciting slate of fixtures across all divisions, giving fans plenty of action to cheer for. Round 6 showcased attacking football, competitive matchups, and standout performances as…
2025 Media Releases
Role Change at CIFA: Congratulations to Teretia Teinaki and Penina Katuke
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is proud to announce an exciting role change within its development team, as two of our own step into new leadership positions to further strengthen the growth of football and futsal across the…
2025 Media Releases
Cook Islands U16 Men’s National Football Team Ready for OFC Challenge in Solomon Islands
The pride of Cook Islands football is on the move. On Sunday night, the Cook Islands U16 Men’s National Football Team departed Rarotonga for Auckland, where they will link up with their overseas-based teammates before continuing their journey through…
2025 Football Season
Round 5 Kickoff: Grassroots Stars and U18 Men Take the Field
The CIFA Complex and Takitumu Grounds are set to come alive this afternoon, Wednesday 13 August 2025, as Round 5 of the Rarotonga Football Season kicks off at 4:15pm with a feast of grassroots action, followed by high-intensity U18…
2025 Football Season
Round 4 Football Highlights: Intense Action and Growing Talent on Display
Last week’s Round 4 matches brought a fresh wave of excitement and drama to football fields across Rarotonga. From the youngest players just starting out in the U6 Mix division to the intense battles of the Premier Men’s league,…
2025 Football Season
Saturday Football Fever Returns as Round 4 Kicks Off on Rarotonga
Rarotonga’s football community is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, 9 August 2025, as Round 4 of the Rarotonga Football Season takes centre stage. With two venues, eight matches, and hundreds of passionate fans expected to turn out, tomorrow…
After a short pause for the Te Maeva Nui 60th Constitution Celebrations, the 2025 Rarotonga Round Cup roars back into action this week as Round 4 kicks off. From the grassroots divisions to the competitive U18 Men’s category, football…
2025 Media Releases
FIFA MA Referees Course Elevates Local Officials Across the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) proudly hosted a successful FIFA Member Association (MA) Referees Course this past week, drawing over 20 dedicated referees from Rarotonga and the Outer Islands. The five-day course was led by FIFA Instructor Mr….
2025 Media Releases
Future Stars Shine Bright at School Holiday Football Festival
The CIFA Complex was buzzing with energy and excitement yesterday as nearly 100 enthusiastic young footballers from across the island gathered for the Future Stars School Holiday Football Festival — a one-day event packed with football, learning, and fun! Organised by…










