Cook Islands national under-20 football team

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Cook Islands U20
Nickname(s) The Cooks
Association Cook Islands
Football Association
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of England.svg Alan Taylor
Captain William Napa
Most caps Conroy Tiputoa (7)
Top scorerDwayne Tiputoa (5)
FIFA code COK
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 1–1 Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg
(Rarotonga, Cook Islands; February 15, 2001)
Biggest win
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 5–0 American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg
(Nukuʻalofa, Tonga; June 27, 2016)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 0–11 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg
(Rarotonga, Cook Islands; February 21, 2001)
World Cup
Appearances0
OFC U20 Championship
Appearances3
Best resultGroup Stage (2001, 2016, 2018)

The Cook Islands national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of the Cook Islands and is controlled by the Cook Islands Football Association. With a population of around 24,000 people it remains one of the smallest FIFA teams.

Contents

History

Cook Islands have only won two games so far. A 2–0 win awarded against Samoa in 2001 and a 5–0 win against American Samoa in 2016.

Competition Record

OFC

The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the qualification spots for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

OFC U-20 Championship
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1974 Did not enter
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1978
Flag of Fiji.svg 1980
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 1982
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1985
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1986
Flag of Fiji.svg 1988
Flag of Fiji.svg 1990
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 1992
Flag of Fiji.svg 1994
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1997
Flag of Samoa.svg 1998
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg Flag of the Cook Islands.svg 2001 Group stage5113321
Flag of Vanuatu.svg Flag of Fiji.svg 2002 Did not enter
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg 2005
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2007
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2008
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2011
Flag of Fiji.svg 2013
Flag of Fiji.svg 2014
Flag of Tonga.svg Flag of Vanuatu.svg 2016 Group stage6213810
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2018 Preliminary stage310225
TotalGroup stage144281336

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship from 7 to 20 September 2022. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 14 September 2022 after the game against American Samoa.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ngereine Maro (2005-03-20) March 20, 2005 (age 18)30 Flag of New Zealand.svg Western Suburbs
201 GK Apiti Arere (2005-03-02) March 2, 2005 (age 18)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Vaipae
231 GK Moana Rakei (2003-07-18) July 18, 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak

32 DF Temarii Jubilee (2005-05-14) May 14, 2005 (age 18)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka
122 DF Ariki Kiriau (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 17)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
82 DF Nuku Mokoroa (2004-05-15) May 15, 2004 (age 19)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
112 DF Jean Tua (2003-12-10) December 10, 2003 (age 19)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera Ngatangiia
122 DF Ariki Kiriau (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 17)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
132 DF Davida David (2003-10-18) October 18, 2003 (age 19)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
142 DF Nia Remuera (2005-05-01) May 1, 2005 (age 18)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
182 DF Jordan Matapo (2006-07-12) July 12, 2006 (age 17)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
192 DF Dwayne Matapo (2006-07-12) July 12, 2006 (age 17)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak

23 MF Oscar Wichman (2005-07-01) July 1, 2005 (age 18)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
43 MF Brook Kurariki (2003-08-17) August 17, 2003 (age 20)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
53 MF Shane Tuteru (2006-06-29) June 29, 2006 (age 17)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
63 MF Ngametua Tuakana (2005-02-28) February 28, 2005 (age 18)31 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
163 MF Hubert Tou (2003-05-15) May 15, 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
3 MF Temaru Tutai (2005-12-12) December 12, 2005 (age 17)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
3 MF Kadecz Tatuava (2003-08-21) August 21, 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
3 MF Robert Conesa (2005-10-12) October 12, 2005 (age 17)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
3 MF Christopher Pita (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 17)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
3 MF Creedence Kiriwi (2003-09-21) September 21, 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of New Zealand.svg Central United

73 MF Silas Trego (2003-05-26) May 26, 2003 (age 20)31 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
94 FW Dalziel Beal (2005-04-26) April 26, 2005 (age 18)32 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera Ngatangiia
104 FW Marcus Gibbens (2003-11-19) November 19, 2003 (age 19)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera Ngatangiia
154 FW Tione Nand (2006-01-01) January 1, 2006 (age 17)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu
4 FW Taonga Poila (2006-03-18) March 18, 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga

2018 squad

The following players were called up for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 26 May to 2 June 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.

Caps and goals as of 2 June 2018 after the game against American Samoa.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Kayne Matapo (2001-08-08) August 8, 2001 (age 22)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka
131 GK Finlay Munro (2000-05-18) May 18, 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
201 GK Manaariki Pierre (2001-03-16) March 16, 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga

22 DF Manase Unuia (1999-07-09) July 9, 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
32 DF Sean Iona (2000-02-27) February 27, 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
112 DF Grafton Potoru (2000-05-07) May 7, 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
122 DF Teokotai Paio (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 22)31 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka
152 DF Temata Karika (2000-04-03) April 3, 2000 (age 23)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
182 DF Tereapii Matamaki (2002-09-02) September 2, 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka

43 MF William Napa (captain) (2000-07-04) July 4, 2000 (age 23)20 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mount Albert Grammar School
53 MF Willynn Karika (2000-05-09) May 9, 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
63 MF Lee Harmon (2001-10-23) October 23, 2001 (age 21)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
83 MF Geosah George (2001-09-26) September 26, 2001 (age 22)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Titikaveka
103 MF Daryl Areai (2000-05-30) May 30, 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Matavera Ngatangiia
143 MF Parau Ellis (2001-07-18) July 18, 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
173 MF Tumatangi Tumatangi (2002-07-11) July 11, 2002 (age 21)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura

74 FW James Nand (1999-03-15) March 15, 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Takuvaine
94 FW Conroy Tiputoa (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 23)92 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
164 FW Graham Viking (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu

Squad for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship

Caps and goals as of 10 September 2016 after the game against Tahiti.
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Keegan Inia (captain) (1997-03-20) March 20, 1997 (age 26)60 Flag of New Zealand.svg Glenfield Rovers
201 GK Manaariki Pierre (2001-03-16) March 16, 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga

22 DF Jarves Aperau (1997-11-21) November 21, 1997 (age 25)60 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
32 DF George Ellis (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 24)30 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
42 DF Sunai Joseph (1998-02-20) February 20, 1998 (age 25)60 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
52 DF Michael Wood (1999-12-25) December 25, 1999 (age 23)61 Flag of New Zealand.svg
82 DF Cahjun Willis (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 25)50 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Nikao Sokattak
133 MF Orin Ruaine-Prattley (1997-11-03) November 3, 1997 (age 25)60 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manawatu United
172 DF Kristian Young (1998-12-01) December 1, 1998 (age 24)10 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Avatiu

63 MF Kimiora Samuela (1997-04-28) April 28, 1997 (age 26)61 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
73 MF Samuel Moate-Cox (1997-08-31) August 31, 1997 (age 26)60 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura
113 MF Thane Beal (1997-03-26) March 26, 1997 (age 26)60 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast City
123 MF Melbourne Matakino (1999-03-19) March 19, 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Tupapa Maraerenga
153 MF Owenne Matapo (1999-11-04) November 4, 1999 (age 23)20 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Mount Albert Grammar
183 MF Dwayne Tiputoa (1997-12-08) December 8, 1997 (age 25)65 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura

144 FW Conroy Tiputoa (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 23)61 Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Puaikura

Fixtures and results

2016

21 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg1–1Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Nuku'alofa, Tonga
12:00 Po'oi Soccerball shade.svg51' Report C. Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg77'Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre
Attendance: 250 [1]
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)
24 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Samoa  Flag of Samoa.svg0–1Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Nuku'alofa, Tonga
15:00 Report D. Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg85'Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre
Attendance: 200 [2]
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand)
27 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg5–0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Nuku'alofa, Tonga
12:00Wood Soccerball shade.svg31'
Samuela Soccerball shade.svg38'
D. Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg54', 59', 72'
Report Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre
Attendance: 200 [3]
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)
3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg3–0Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Luganville, Vanuatu
12:00 Bevan Soccerball shade.svg30', 76', 90' Report Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium
Referee: Salesh Chand (Fiji)
10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg1–3Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti Luganville, Vanuatu
15:00Tiputoa Soccerball shade.svg83' (pen.) Report Salem Soccerball shade.svg45+2', 55'
Tau Soccerball shade.svg87'
Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium
Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu)

2018

26 May 2018 (2018-05-26) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage Tonga  Flag of Tonga.svg3–0Flag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands Rarotonga, Cook Islands
16:30
Report Stadium: CIFA Academy Field
Attendance: 250
Referee: Cory Mills (New Zealand)
29 May 2018 (2018-05-29) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg0–1Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Rarotonga, Cook Islands
16:30 Report
Stadium: CIFA Academy Field
Attendance: 250
Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti)
1 June 2018 (2018-06-01) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage Cook Islands  Flag of the Cook Islands.svg2–1Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Rarotonga, Cook Islands
16:30
Report
Stadium: CIFA Academy Field
Attendance: 250
Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands)

List of coaches

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References

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  2. "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Samoa - Cook Islands" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-06.
  3. "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Cook Islands - American Samoa" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-07.