Sairusi Nalaubu, the Fijian international, made a spectacular start to the 2023 Digicel Fiji Premier League season with a stunning hattrick against Labasa on Saturday, 25th Feb. The Lautoka striker was in fine form, scoring one goal from the penalty spot in the first half, and then added two more in the second half. TheContinue reading “Sairusi Nalaubu has a brilliant start of season as he scores a hattrick against Labasa”
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Roy Krishna: “At one point many had written us off, but that only motivated us to work harder”
Bengaluru FC managed to qualify for the Indian Super League’s play-offs; with a thrilling eight-games winning streak, the team coached by Simon Grayson has 100% record in 2023- their last defeat was still in 2022. Roy Krishna, the Fijian national team captain, is one of the stars of the team; the striker did not impressContinue reading “Roy Krishna: “At one point many had written us off, but that only motivated us to work harder””
Fiji: Suva beats Rewa and confirm OFC Champions League’s berth
In a thrilling encounter at the OFC Champions League national play-offs, Suva secured a place in the group stage with a 2-1 win over Rewa. The match took place in Suva, Fiji, and saw both teams battle it out for a coveted spot in the upcoming tournament. Suva took the lead early in the secondContinue reading “Fiji: Suva beats Rewa and confirm OFC Champions League’s berth”
OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva
In an exciting and closely contested match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Suva and Rewa drew 1-1 in the OFC Champions League national play-off. Both teams fought hard for a win, but ultimately had to settle with a draw. The first half of the game was largely uneventful, with both teams struggling toContinue reading “OFC Champions Legue: Nabenia saves the day for Rewa as he scores last minute equaliser against Suva”
Fijian international set to sign for Australian club
Few players from Oceania get a chance to play outside the Pacific Islands, in women’s football this is even rarer, apart from a few exceptions like Kiani Wong, Trina Davis etc. Now a player from Fiji will have this opportunity to raise her career, Vanisha Kumar will sign a one-year contract with Macarthur Rams inContinue reading “Fijian international set to sign for Australian club”
OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium
Today, football fans around Fiji will be eagerly awaiting the first leg of the OFC Champions League national play-off between Suva and Rewa, taking place at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. This game will mark the first encounter between the two sides since Suva emerged victorious in the Champion vs Champion series earlier thisContinue reading “OFC Champions League: Suva and Rewa ready for fierce battle at HFC Bank Stadium”
Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League
Leon Kofana, the Solomon Islands international defender, is set to join Fiji’s top-tier team, Nadi FC. The news was confirmed by the Nadi management, who have invited Kofana to join the team and he has accepted the offer. The player is currently training with the Solomon Islands national team in Honiara and is expected toContinue reading “Solomon Islands international Leon Kofana set to move to Fijian Premier League”
Overseas-based players to boost Fijian squad heading to FIFA U-20 World Cup
Fiji’s U-20 team is set to receive a big boost ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the addition of two young defenders: the 18-year-old Semi Nabenu and the 17-year-old Josh Laqeretabua. Both players are set to join the squad in preparation for the tournament, which will be held in Indonesia this May. SemiContinue reading “Overseas-based players to boost Fijian squad heading to FIFA U-20 World Cup”
Fiji U-20 loses to Junior All Whites by 3-0 in the final outing in Indonesia’s friendly tournament
On the final match of the invitational friendly tournament in Jakarta, the New Zealand U-20 side outplayed the Fiji U-20 side, clinching a 3-0 victory. The win came as a huge boost for the New Zealand side as they gear up for the upcoming U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. Fiji, on the other hand, hadContinue reading “Fiji U-20 loses to Junior All Whites by 3-0 in the final outing in Indonesia’s friendly tournament”
Fiji U-20 allows comeback and loses to Guatemala in U-20 World Cup warm up tournament
This Sunday, Feb 19th, Fiji’s U-20 football team suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Guatemala’s U-20 side in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was the second match for Fiji in the invitational tournament, following their previous loss to the host nation, Indonesia. Despite the defeat, Fiji displayed a better performance, especially in the first half,Continue reading “Fiji U-20 allows comeback and loses to Guatemala in U-20 World Cup warm up tournament”
