Nikao Sokattak Premier Men’s put an end to Tupapa Maraerenga’s 4-year reign as Premier Men Round Cup Champions, after a nail-biting decider at the CIFA Complex last week Friday. The team kicked off the 2021 season with a fiery start on top of the table, they faced a bit of a slop after their first loss but did not show defeat, as they managed to pick themselves up in the final round and gripping onto their place at 1st throughout the season.
Playing 15 games, the team went on to win 12 matches, with one draw and only 2 losses. Their final match on Friday was the seal to their victory as their 1 nil score presented them with the 2021 Premiership title.
This win is certainly one for Nikao’s history books, as their last rein as round cup champions was 11 years ago in 2009 and with the thrilling decider match they gave the crowd on Friday, it is without a doubt that this men’s team is well deserved of their 2021 Tower Insurance Premiership title, and will represent the Cook Islands at the OFC Club Champions League 2022. Nikao Sokattak will now look to continue their hard work and have their eyes set on the Knock-Out Champions title as well.
