The Cook Islands national football team is the men’s football team that has represented the Cook Islands in international competitions since 1971. It is governed by the Cook Islands Football Association, which is part of the Oceania Football Confederation ( OFC) and FIFA.
Here this article, you will get to know about Cook Islands National Football Team 2023/24 Players, Squad, History, Stadium, Nickname, Kits, and more.
Cook Islands National Football Team Profile Summary
| Association | Cook Islands Football Association |
|---|---|
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) |
| Head coach | Alan Taylor |
| Most caps | Benjamin Mata |
| Most caps | Tony Jamieson (22) |
| Top scorer | Taylor Saghabi (6) |
| Home stadium | Avarua Tereora Stadium |
| FIFA code | COK |
About Cook Islands National Football Team
The Cook Islands national football team is the men’s football team that has represented the Cook Islands in international competitions since 1971. It is governed by the Cook Islands Football Association, which is part of the Oceania Football Confederation ( OFC) and FIFA.
The nation has participated in seven FIFA World Cup qualification attempts since their first attempt in 1998. They have qualified for the OFC Nations Cup twice in 1998 and 2000 OFC Nations Cup and both times. appearances saw no wins in the four matches they played.
Cook Islands National Football Team 2023/2024 players Squad?
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Tahiri Elikana | 14-09-1988 (34) | 10 | 0 | Nikao Sokattak |
| 11 | DF | Emiel Burrow | 17-05-1992 (30) | 4 | 0 | Oratia United |
| 19 | DF | Tyrell Baringer-Tahiri | 20-04-1994 (28) | 3 | 0 | AFC South London |
| 9 | DF | Ishaq Mohammed | 26-09-1991 (31) | 3 | 0 | Manurewa |
| 22 | DF | Benjamin Mata (captain) | 10-08-1998 (24) | 1 | 0 | Wellington Olympic |
| 12 | DF | Orin Ruaine-Prattley | 03-11-1997 (24) | 1 | 0 | Brooklyn Northern United |
| 5 | DF | Jarves Aperau | 21-11-1997 (24) | 0 | 0 | Puaikura |
| 3 | DF | Tamaiva Mateariki | 05-02-1999 (23) | 0 | 0 | Nikao Sokattak |
| 23 | DF | Avi Enoka | 01-11-2001 (20) | 0 | 0 | Tupapa Maraerenga |
| 10 | MF | Grover Harmon | 09-08-1989 (33) | 11 | 1 | Tupapa Maraerenga |
| 13 | MF | Taylor Saghabi | 25-12-1990 (31) | 11 | 6 | Unattached |
| 18 | MF | Thane Beal | 26-03-1997 (25) | 1 | 0 | Richmond SC |
| 21 | MF | Lee Harmon | 23-10-2001 (20) | 1 | 0 | Tupapa Maraerenga |
| 4 | MF | Daryl Areai | 30-05-2001 (21) | 1 | 0 | Matavera |
| MF | Anthony Samuela | 02-06-1994 (28) | 0 | 0 | Tupapa Maraerenga | |
| 6 | MF | Kerim Kumsuz | 27-08-1992 (30) | 0 | 0 | Eagles F.C. |
| 15 | FW | Harlem Simiona | 03-09-1992 (30) | 4 | 0 | Ngongotaha |
| 14 | FW | Dwayne Tiputoa | 08-12-1997 (24) | 1 | 0 | Puaikura |
| 17 | FW | Toru Mateariki | 27-06-2002 (20) | 1 | 0 | Nikao Sokattak |
| 7 | FW | Ismail Hadife | 03-04-1992 (30) | 1 | 0 | Unattached |
| 8 | FW | Maro Bonsu-Maro | 26-02-1997 (25) | 0 | 0 | Manukau City |
Cook Islands National Football Team Home Stadium
The Tereora Stadium, also known as the National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Avarua, Cook Islands. Currently, it is mainly used for rugby and football matches. The stadium seats 5,000 people and was originally built in 1984/85. The stadium was upgraded in early 1986 so that it could host both the 1986 Pacific Games and the rugby league’s 1986 Pacific Cup.
The Stadium is managed by the National Stadium Trust Board made up of people from CISNOC, the Private Sector, and the Government. The Stadium Trust Board employs a full-time manager, Mr Rae Dyer. It is the home stadium of the Cook Islands national football team and the Cook Islands national rugby league team.
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Cook Islands National Football Team world rankings
| Current | 185 (6 December 2023) |
| Highest | 166 (October 2015) |
| Lowest | 207 (April–July 2015) |
Cook Islands National Football Team trophies
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Source: FootballArroyo.co.uk
