Football in the Cook Islands

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Football in the Cook Islands
CountryCook Islands
National team(s) men's national team
International competitions

The sport of football in the country of Cook Islands is run by the Cook Islands Football Association, [1] a full member of the OFC and FIFA. The association administers the national football team. CIFA registered 13 full members as in football clubs, 6 Rarotonga Football Clubs (Avatiu Football Club, Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club, Nikao Sokattak Football Club, Puaikura Football Club, Titikaveka Football Club, Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club); 7 Island associations Aitutaki Football Association, Atiu Football Association, Mangaia Football Association, Mauke Football Association, Mitiaro Football Association, Pukapuka Football Association and Rakahanga Football Association; and 3 associate members, Manihiki, Nassau and Penrhyn.

National football stadium

StadiumCapacityCity
Avarua Tereora Stadium 5,000 Avarua

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References

  1. "About Cook Islands Football Association". Cook Islands Football Association. Retrieved 11 August 2020.