It is noted that special restrictions would apply to Cook Islands players who were not born in the Cook
Islands, as New Zealanders not of Cook Islands descent could not qualify by three years residency for
the reason that such New Zealanders are not recognised as a Cook Islands citizen by the Cook Islands
Government.
http://www.oleole.com/media/main/resources/blogs/ofc-news/ofc_u20_championship_2008_%5Bregulations%5D.pdf
Article 21 � Eligibility of players
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can some members explain ?
Islands, as New Zealanders not of Cook Islands descent could not qualify by three years residency for
the reason that such New Zealanders are not recognised as a Cook Islands citizen by the Cook Islands
Government.
http://www.oleole.com/media/main/resources/blogs/ofc-news/ofc_u20_championship_2008_%5Bregulations%5D.pdf
Article 21 � Eligibility of players
1f
can some members explain ?
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Ask Tony Jamieson (olympic FC)
He used to be a Cook Islander but recently became an honorary Somali for the NZ Communities Football Cup
If anyone knows about bending the rules its him!
Salmon swim upstream
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