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|---|---|
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| Short name | CIFA |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Avarua |
| FIFA affiliation | 1994 |
| OFC affiliation | 1994 |
| President | Tiraa Arere |
| Website | https://www.cookislandsfootball.com/ |
The Cook Islands Football Association is the governing body of football in the Cook Islands.
The Association was founded in 1971. [1]
In 1994, the CIFA became a member of FIFA. [1]
The Associations headquarters and Academy were opened in 2004. [1]
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| Name | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
 Tiraa Arere | President | [2] |
| Moeroa Tamangaro | Vice President | [2] |
| n/a | General Secretary | |
| Teina Savage | Treasurer | [2] |
| n/a | Technical Director | |
 Alan Taylor | Team Coach (Men's) | [2] |
 Gary Phillips | Team Coach (Women's) | |
| George Ellis | Media/Communications Manager | [2] |
| n/a | Futsal Coordinator | |
| Maarametua Kaukura | Referee Coordinator | [2] |
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