Alphy Ngire
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alphy Ngire | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Honiara, Solomon Islands | ||
| Playing position | Winger, Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Matavera-Ngatangiia | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013-2019 | Nikao Sokattak | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020-2024 | Nikao Sokattak | ||
| 2024- | Matavera-Ngatangiia | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 January 2026 | |||
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Alphy Ngire (born 20 November 2001) is a Solomon IslandsCook Islands footballer who plays as a forward. He currently plays for Matavera-Ngatangiia in the Cook Islands Round Cup.
Career summary
Alphy has been playing football since he was 4 years old after watching others play the sport and playing with his father. He started playing football in 2013 with Nikao's youth squad[1] and joined the men's team at an unknown time.[2]
He played with Nikao in their 2021 Cook Islands Round Cup, being crowned champions of the league and cup but didn't feature in their 2022 OFC Champions League squad.[3]
In 2024, he transferred to Matavera-Ngatangiia.[1]
In an interview with The News Of Oceania Football, he described the Cook Islands Round Cup as being at a "very low standard", and the level being "not as high as Australia and New Zealand". He also stated that he believes the Cook Islands national football team could compete at the highest level, but they would need to train hard and be more consistent.[4]
Playing style
Alphy operates as a midfielder, right winger, left winger and striker.[4]
The Cook Islands News and CIFA Media described him as being a playmaker and having attacking prowess, flair, finesse in the final third and being able to find space in the box.[5][1]
Personal life
Alphy dreams of becoming a professional footballer and playing for West Ham United, Barcelona or Manchester City.[4]
He has also won the Te Mira Ura best expatriate dancer.[6]
He works for the Pacific Resort Rarotonga, where he won the Employer of the Year 2024.[7]
International career
Although growing up in the Cook Islands, he does not qualify for the national team because of their strict requirements.[4]
Honours
Nikao Sokattak
- Cook Islands Round Cup: 2021
- Cook Islands Cup: 2020, 2021, 2022
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Matavera-Ngatangiia takes on Titikaveka". CookIslandsFootball.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ Support, Utopia (2020-08-18). "Puaikura v Nikao is do or die match". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Squads announced for OFC Champions League 2022". Oceania Football Confederation. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The News Of Oceania Football (2022-02-16). Alphy Ngire: From Solomon Islands To Champion Of Cook Islands-The News Of Oceania Football Interview. Retrieved 2026-01-04 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Supplied (2024-10-24). "Neighbours clash in football derby". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ Mika, Talaia (2025-05-12). "Proud mum dances to third consecutive Te Mire Ura victory". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Staff Activities (2025-10-05). Employer of the Year 2024 Alphy Ngire. Retrieved 2026-01-05 – via YouTube.
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