Cook Islands national under-20 football team
Nickname(s) | The Cooks | ||
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Association | Cook Islands Football Association | ||
Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | ![]() | ||
Captain | William Napa | ||
Most caps | Conroy Tiputoa (7) | ||
Top scorer | Dwayne Tiputoa (5) | ||
FIFA code | COK | ||
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First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Rarotonga, Cook Islands; February 15, 2001) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Nukuʻalofa, Tonga; June 27, 2016) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Rarotonga, Cook Islands; February 21, 2001) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 0 | ||
OFC U20 Championship | |||
Appearances | 3 | ||
Best result | Group 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.
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.
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![]() ![]() | Group stage | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | |||||||
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![]() ![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
![]() ![]() | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | No qualification | ||||||
![]() ![]() | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
Total | Group stage | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 52 |
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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Ngereine Maro | (2005-03-20) March 20, 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Apiti Arere | (2005-03-02) March 2, 2005 (age 19) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | 1GK | Moana Rakei | (2003-07-18) July 18, 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Temarii Jubilee | (2005-05-14) May 14, 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 2DF | Ariki Kiriau | (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 2DF | Nuku Mokoroa | (2004-05-15) May 15, 2004 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 2DF | Jean Tua | (2003-12-10) December 10, 2003 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 2DF | Ariki Kiriau | (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 2DF | Davida David | (2003-10-18) October 18, 2003 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 2DF | Nia Remuera | (2005-05-01) May 1, 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 2DF | Jordan Matapo | (2006-07-12) July 12, 2006 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 2DF | Dwayne Matapo | (2006-07-12) July 12, 2006 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 3MF | Oscar Wichman | (2005-07-01) July 1, 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 3MF | Brook Kurariki | (2003-08-17) August 17, 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 3MF | Shane Tuteru | (2006-06-29) June 29, 2006 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Ngametua Tuakana | (2005-02-28) February 28, 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
16 | 3MF | Hubert Tou | (2003-05-15) May 15, 2003 (age 21) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
3MF | Temaru Tutai | (2005-12-12) December 12, 2005 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Kadecz Tatuava | (2003-08-21) August 21, 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Robert Conesa | (2005-10-12) October 12, 2005 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Christopher Pita | (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Creedence Kiriwi | (2003-09-21) September 21, 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
7 | 3MF | Silas Trego | (2003-05-26) May 26, 2003 (age 21) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Dalziel Beal | (2005-04-26) April 26, 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 2 | ![]() |
10 | 4FW | Marcus Gibbens | (2003-11-19) November 19, 2003 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 4FW | Tione Nand | (2006-01-01) January 1, 2006 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4FW | Taonga Poila | (2006-03-18) March 18, 2006 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Kayne Matapo | (2001-08-08) August 8, 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 1GK | Finlay Munro | (2000-05-18) May 18, 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Manaariki Pierre | (2001-03-16) March 16, 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Manase Unuia | (1999-07-09) July 9, 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Sean Iona | (2000-02-27) February 27, 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 2DF | Grafton Potoru | (2000-05-07) May 7, 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 2DF | Teokotai Paio | (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
15 | 2DF | Temata Karika | (2000-04-03) April 3, 2000 (age 24) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 2DF | Tereapii Matamaki | (2002-09-02) September 2, 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 3MF | William Napa (captain) | (2000-07-04) July 4, 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 3MF | Willynn Karika | (2000-05-09) May 9, 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Lee Harmon | (2001-10-23) October 23, 2001 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Geosah George | (2001-09-26) September 26, 2001 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Daryl Areai | (2000-05-30) May 30, 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 3MF | Parau Ellis | (2001-07-18) July 18, 2001 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 3MF | Tumatangi Tumatangi | (2002-07-11) July 11, 2002 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 4FW | James Nand | (1999-03-15) March 15, 1999 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Conroy Tiputoa | (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 24) | 9 | 2 | ![]() |
16 | 4FW | Graham Viking | (2001-03-30) March 30, 2001 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
Squad for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship
- Caps and goals as of 10 September 2016 after the game against Tahiti.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Keegan Inia (captain) | (1997-03-20) March 20, 1997 (age 27) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 1GK | Manaariki Pierre | (2001-03-16) March 16, 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Jarves Aperau | (1997-11-21) November 21, 1997 (age 26) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | George Ellis | (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Sunai Joseph | (1998-02-20) February 20, 1998 (age 26) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Michael Wood | (1999-12-25) December 25, 1999 (age 24) | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | 2DF | Cahjun Willis | (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
13 | 3MF | Orin Ruaine-Prattley | (1997-11-03) November 3, 1997 (age 26) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 2DF | Kristian Young | (1998-12-01) December 1, 1998 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Kimiora Samuela | (1997-04-28) April 28, 1997 (age 27) | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Samuel Moate-Cox | (1997-08-31) August 31, 1997 (age 26) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 3MF | Thane Beal | (1997-03-26) March 26, 1997 (age 27) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 3MF | Melbourne Matakino | (1999-03-19) March 19, 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 3MF | Owenne Matapo | (1999-11-04) November 4, 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 3MF | Dwayne Tiputoa | (1997-12-08) December 8, 1997 (age 26) | 6 | 5 | ![]() |
14 | 4FW | Conroy Tiputoa | (2000-03-13) March 13, 2000 (age 24) | 6 | 1 | ![]() |
Fixtures and results
2016
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Tonga.svg/23px-Flag_of_Tonga.svg.png)
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21 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Tonga ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
12:00 | Po'oi ![]() | Report | C. Tiputoa ![]() | Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 250[1] Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu) |
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24 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Samoa ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
15:00 | Report | D. Tiputoa ![]() | Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 200[2] Referee: Campbell-Kirk Waugh (New Zealand) |
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27 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Cook Islands ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
12:00 | Wood ![]() Samuela ![]() D. Tiputoa ![]() | Report | Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 200[3] Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu) |
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3 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Luganville, Vanuatu |
12:00 | Bevan ![]() | Report | Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium Referee: Salesh Chand (Fiji) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg.png)
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6 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Cook Islands ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Luganville, Vanuatu |
12:00 | Report | Waita ![]() Witney ![]() | Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium Referee: Robinson Banga (Vanuatu) |
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10 September 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Cook Islands ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Luganville, Vanuatu |
15:00 | Tiputoa ![]() | Report | Salem ![]() Tau ![]() | Stadium: Luganville Soccer City Stadium Referee: Joel Hopkken (Vanuatu) |
2018
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26 May 2018 (2018-05-26) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | Tonga ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
16:30 |
| Report | Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 250 Referee: Cory Mills (New Zealand) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg.png)
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29 May 2018 (2018-05-29) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | Cook Islands ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
16:30 | Report |
| Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 250 Referee: Kader Zitouni (Tahiti) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands.svg.png)
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1 June 2018 (2018-06-01) 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | Cook Islands ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
16:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 250 Referee: Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) |
List of coaches
Tuka Tisam (-2016)
Matt Calcott (2016-2017)
Alan Taylor (2018-)
See also
- Cook Islands men's national football team
- Cook Islands men's national under-17 football team
- Cook Islands women's national football team
- Cook Islands women's national under-17 football team
References
- ^ "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Tonga - Cook Islands" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-05.
- ^ "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Samoa - Cook Islands" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-06.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Cook Islands Football Federation official website
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