They came, they saw and they conquered.Tupapa Maraerenga inflicted a first defeat on Nikao Sokattak as they outplayed their opponents to storm to a 2-0 victory in round seven of the Van’s Premiership on Saturday. Tupapa Maraerenga inflicted a…
Grassroots Coaching Course, 8 - 11 October 2012
Former All White assists Cook Islands grassroots
FIFA instructor and former All White goal-keeper James Bannatyne is currently on Rarotonga to deliver a FIFA Grassroots Coaching course for the Cook Islands Football Association this week. The five-day course which aims to enhance the coaches’ knowledge on…
A group of new and existing referees on Aitutaki have been brought together this week to take part in a FIFA Refereeing course at the AFA technical centre in Vaipae. A total of 20 participants are involved in the…
The wet weather may have dampened the Puaikura and Avatiu clash over the weekend but it wasn’t enough to deter Nikao Sokattak from gaining maximum points in the Round Cup Championship. On Saturday, the Alex Napa-coached side defeated Matavera…
2016 Oceania Championship League Preliminary
Super tight football race sets up for big round
The chase for the Rarotonga Round Cup Championship title and a place in the 2017 OFC Champions Preliminary League is shaping up to be a neck-and-neck race among teams in the Van’s premier men’s competition. With the season now…
2016 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition
Juniors Kick Off In Football Round Six
The Rarotonga Round Cup Championship round six matches will kick start with the age group competition today. The Prime Foods under-8 and 11 mixed teams will take centre stage in the matches kicking off at 4pm at the CIFA…
An Under 16 women’s team from Auckland is in the country to learn more about the “island way’’ and experience local football here on Rarotonga. The Ellerslie Red Comets team, which is managed by Cook Islander Nga Kairua, played…
2016 Rarotonga Football Season
Football Round Cup Competition Set To Kick Off
The Prime Foods Under 8 and 11 Mixed divisions will kick off the season at 4:00pm followed by the Hori Signs Under 17 Men’s teams at 4:30pm. Teams have prepared well for the competition and will no doubt be…
Project manager Michelle Paiti was thrilled with the turnout of children and parents noting a 39% increase in the participation numbers. “We had just over 40 children participate at our last festival in Rutaki and so it was great…
As expected, the match was full of thrills and excitement as both teams battled to the last minute at the CIFA Complex in Matavera. Takuvaine, who presented some challenges for their opponents throughout the match, played their strongest bodies…









