The 17-year-old Ba rep Isikeli Sevanaia certainly will have a moment to remember for life as he was chosen the ‘Best Goalkeeper of Tournament’ for 2020 edition of Battle of Giants. Despite not reaching the finals, Sevanaia helped Ba to clinch the 3rd place in the tournament as they surpassed Nadi by 2-1. Sevanaia playedContinue reading “Ba’s youngster Isikeli Sevanaia chosen ‘Best Goalkeeper of Tournament’ of Battle of Giants”
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Rewa’s Setareki Hughes awarded ‘Best Player of Tournament’ of Battle of Giants
The great performances of the Fiji international Setareki Hughes were enough to award him a the ‘Best Player of Tournament’ of 2020 edition of Battle of Giants. Hughes was crucial for the 9th title win of his side Rewa – Seta is the captain of the Delta Tigers and in the final match against SuvaContinue reading “Rewa’s Setareki Hughes awarded ‘Best Player of Tournament’ of Battle of Giants”
Rewa celebrates Battle of Giants glory
Suva could not surpass the Delta Tigers at Churchill Park as the team coached by Marika Rodu celebrates the title of the traditional Battle of Giants. Rewa defeated Suva by the minimum advantage thanks to a goal of Bruce Hughes. Rewa seemed always dangerous to Suva until Hughes opened the scoreline after a pinball insideContinue reading “Rewa celebrates Battle of Giants glory”
Manasa Nawakula is the second Ba player suspended by Fiji FA during Battle of Giants
Another shocking news emerge in Fiji football community as experienced Ba rep Manasa Nawakula tested positive for marijuana and is now suspended for three years from any activity related to football in the country. The info is confirmed by reliable sources inside the tournament organisation. Nawakula is the second Ba player to test positive forContinue reading “Manasa Nawakula is the second Ba player suspended by Fiji FA during Battle of Giants”
Darold Kakasi secures 3rd place for Ba in Battle of Giants with a brace against Nadi
The young Solomon Islander Darold Kakasi was the responsible to secure the 3rd place for Ba in the 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants as the attacker scored two goals against Nadi in the 3rd/4th playoff match. Kakasi opened the scoreline at the 14th minute of play for Ba – the Men in BlackContinue reading “Darold Kakasi secures 3rd place for Ba in Battle of Giants with a brace against Nadi”
Grand Final: Rewa vs. Suva derby to decide Battle of Giants’ glory
The 2020 edition of the Battle of Giants approaches its final moments – the 3rd/4th playoff match and the grand final battle will be played this Sunday (16th Aug) to give the final results for the competition in Lautoka. While Ba takes on Nadi to decide the who gets the 3rd place from the tournament,Continue reading “Grand Final: Rewa vs. Suva derby to decide Battle of Giants’ glory”
Eels smash Laugu as Central Coast secure late draw against Kakamora in S-League
The start of the second round of football in Solomon Islands’ national league had 11 goals scored in two matches played this Saturday (15th Aug); the most interesting match of the weekend was set to be Laugu United against Henderson Eels, but the outcome of the clash was surprising for all fans of football inContinue reading “Eels smash Laugu as Central Coast secure late draw against Kakamora in S-League”
Suva surpasses Nadi in extra-time to proceed to BOG grand final
The Capital City Boys celebrated a very important win againt Nadi to seal a spot in the grand final match of Battle of Giants. The team coached by Babs Khan needed extra-time to complete a fashion comeback over the Jetsetters as they will now looking to finish their 25-year drought of Battle of Giants titles.Continue reading “Suva surpasses Nadi in extra-time to proceed to BOG grand final”
‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City
The most important football match of the season in Papua New Guinea is set to take place in Port Moresby as the top-teams Lae City and Hekari United play at PNG Football Stadium. Lae City comes from a very strong win against Gulf Komara by 5-0 while Hekari also won, but for 2-0 against BoungainvilleContinue reading “‘Match of the Season’ atmosphere in Port Moresby as Hekari faces Lae City”
Fiji: are you ready for Battle of Giants semi-finals?
One of the most traditional football tournament of Fiji is set for its decisive weekend; the venue is Churchill Park in Lautoka – the four contesters: Ba, Nadi, Rewa and Suva. The four teams will be looking for the major glory on Sunday, but before they will have the semi-final stage this Saturday (15th Aug)Continue reading “Fiji: are you ready for Battle of Giants semi-finals?”
