The Cook Islands Football Association is the governing body of football in the

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History

The Association was founded in 1971. In 1994, the CIFA became a member of

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. The Associations headquarters and Academy were opened in 2004.

Presidents

* Lee Harmon: 1997–2021 * Tiraa Arere: 2022–present

Technical directors

* Kevin McGreskin

Trivia

*The CIFA, as of 2004, produced two officials to officiate in

final competitions: Michael Mouauri and Teariki Goodwin. *With a population of 15,000, the CIFA is one of

's smallest member associations in terms of population, but covers an area the approximate size of

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References

External links

Cook Islands
at the FIFA website.
Cook Islands
at OFC site
Cook Islands FA
official website

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Football in the Cook Islands Sports organizations established in 1971

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