Ba is well-known for having a very strong grasroots system – to keep producing very good players for Fiji Football. For this Battle of Giants, Ba will be fielding some of these young talents in order to achieve glory in the very traditional tournament. That is what the young Mitieli Naiviro expects: “couting on thisContinue reading “Mitieli Naiviro: everything is possible with this young Ba squad”
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Seveci Rokotakala: Navua is set to upset some big teams
The bottom ranked side of the current edition of Vodafone Premier League is certainly coming as underdogs in the Group B of the 2020 Battle of Giants alongside the hosts Lautoka, Rewa and Nadi. That is what exactly the experienced defender Seveci Rokotakala told to Oceania Football Center in interview heading to the traditional tournament:Continue reading “Seveci Rokotakala: Navua is set to upset some big teams”
Lautoka: Malakai Rakula is finally cleared to play Battle of Giants
Finally, Lautoka fans can celebrate the signing of Fijian international Malakai Rakula after a lot of difficulties faced by the Blues to complete his registration alongside Fiji FA. The player even told Oceania Football Center that he felt Lautoka gave up on proceed on his release from Manukau United in New Zealand, but in theContinue reading “Lautoka: Malakai Rakula is finally cleared to play Battle of Giants”
Marlon Nonone delighted to play the Battle of the Giants for the first time
Marlon Nonone is living a good moment in Fiji. The 21-year-old forward from Solomon Islands is showing his talent abroad and he is playing an important role in Nasinu’s attack in Vodafone Premier League – the top-tier of Fijian football. Nonone joiend the Fijian club this year and he is one of the 22 playersContinue reading “Marlon Nonone delighted to play the Battle of the Giants for the first time”
Misaele Draunibaka: every match is like a final in the Battle of the Giants
Rewa is always a strong side when it comes to Battle of the Giants as the Delta Tigers won five out of the last ten editions of the tournament. This year it is not going to be different as the team coached by Marika Rodu is currently leading the Vodafone Premier League – the top-tierContinue reading “Misaele Draunibaka: every match is like a final in the Battle of the Giants”
Simione Nabenu: Suva is ready for BOG
Currently in the third position in Vodafone Premier League, Suva is looking for glory in the Battle of the Giants (BOG) that kicks-off on Friday. The Capital City Boys will try to clinch BOG title for the first time in this century as they last won the tournament in 1995. One of the 22 playersContinue reading “Simione Nabenu: Suva is ready for BOG”
Ba: knee injury denies Misiwani Nairube’s BOG participation
Ba’s first choice goalkeeper Misiwani Nairube will not be taking part of the 2020 Battle of Giants. As it was recently released by Fiji FA, the player is not listed in the Men in Black squad for the tournament and will force the coach Ronil Kumar to keep playing the 17-year-old Isikeli Sevanaia in hisContinue reading “Ba: knee injury denies Misiwani Nairube’s BOG participation”
Samuela Nabenia out of Rewa’s squad for Battle of Giants
One of the best profiles of Fijian football to be left out of the traditional Battle of Giants contest, that is starting this weekend in Lautoka, is Rewa’s midifidler Samuela Nabenia. Rewa recently released its squad for the 2020 Battle of Giants, where Nabenia was not listed. Oceania Football Center confirmed with the player thatContinue reading “Samuela Nabenia out of Rewa’s squad for Battle of Giants”
Anginesh Prasad strengthens Suva’s staff for 2020 Battle of the Giants
Suva’s staff is going to have a strong addition for Battle of the Giants that kicks-off on Friday as Anginesh Prasad was confirmed as the team’s assistant coach for the tournament. Prasad joined the team on Monday and he revealed to Oceania Football Center that the Capital City Boys have a good squad. He alsoContinue reading “Anginesh Prasad strengthens Suva’s staff for 2020 Battle of the Giants”
Amani Makoe to rejoin Rewa after eighteen months suspended
Fiji Football Association (FFA) announced that four players are back from suspension due to drug use including former Fiji National Team representant Amani Makoe. It was confirmed by Rewa’s president Nazeel Buksh that Makoe is returning to Rewa. However the 29-year-old defender is not going to play the 2020 Battle of the Giants that kicks-offContinue reading “Amani Makoe to rejoin Rewa after eighteen months suspended”
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