The biggest surprise of 2020 Battle of the Giants is surely Nadi. The Green Machine won all their three matches in the group stage to lead the Group B with nine points. Now the team coached by Kamal Swamy has a bigger challenge: a clash against Suva in the semi-finals. Nadi scored eight goals inContinue reading “Avinesh Suwamy ready to lead Nadi in Battle of the Giants’ semi-finals”
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Gabriele Matanisiga: we will bring honor to Rewa after COVID-19 crisis
Rewa are living a wonderful season in Fiji. The Delta Tigers are currently leading the Vodafone Premier League and they are also qualified for Battle of the Giants’ semi-finals. The team coached by Marika Rodu finished the group stage in the second position and now they need to beat Ba if they want to reachContinue reading “Gabriele Matanisiga: we will bring honor to Rewa after COVID-19 crisis”
Nadi in trouble for BOG semi-final
Nadi displayed good football in the group stage of 2020 Battle of Giants, but they are in a real trouble as they are set to lose important players for the semi-final clash against Suva. According to Fijivillage, “Nadi’s top striker, Rusiate Matarerega may not feature for Nadi in the semi-final of Punjas Battle of theContinue reading “Nadi in trouble for BOG semi-final”
Suva: key players in doubts for BOG semi-final
Suva had to win Ba in their final pool match to proceed to the semi-finals of 2020 edition of the traditional Battle of Giants. The Capital City Boys had luck at their side in the weekend of football in the group stage of the tournament as the result from Labasa vs. Nasinu match allowed themContinue reading “Suva: key players in doubts for BOG semi-final”
What happened to Lautoka?
After a good start in 2020 Vodafone Premier League with two wins by 6-0 against Nadi and Nasinu, Lautoka’s season turned into a real tragedy. The Bluez had a ridiculous performance in the OFC Champions League as they were knocked-out in the group stage with one point in three matches. Lautoka played thirteen official matchesContinue reading “What happened to Lautoka?”
Flemming Serritslev keeps evaluating players for Fiji National Team
Since being announced as the new coach of Fiji National Football Team in January, Flemming Serritslev has been working hard to get to know the players and find new talent in local football. The 72-year-old head coach from Denmark is being very active in local football and it is being considered a very good pointContinue reading “Flemming Serritslev keeps evaluating players for Fiji National Team”
Ba ready to appeal Saula Waqa’s suspension
One of the most important players from Ba, Fijian international Saula Waqa was suspended for three years after being tested positive on marijuana – an illegal substance on Fiji Football Association (FFA) regulations. However it was confirmed that Ba will appeal the decision of the FFA. According to reliable sources, Ba’s president Rynal Kumar decidedContinue reading “Ba ready to appeal Saula Waqa’s suspension”
Green Machine: captain Avinesh Suwamy put Nadi at high level again
Football fans in Fiji were expecting a good contest in the 2020 Battle of Giants group stage – high expectations were put in the shoulders of Rewa and Suva players as they were claimed to be the two heavy favourites of the tournament. Despite having problems in the first stage, Suva proceeded to the semi-finalsContinue reading “Green Machine: captain Avinesh Suwamy put Nadi at high level again”
Nasinu: president O’Neil Chand becomes head coach in Battle of the Giants
The group stage of 2020 Battle of the Giants finished on Sunday. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals while the other four teams were knocked out of the tournament. One of the teams that left the tournament is Nasinu that lived a different story in the last weekend. Nasinu’s first match in the tournament wasContinue reading “Nasinu: president O’Neil Chand becomes head coach in Battle of the Giants”
Akuila Mateisuva should not be blamed on Labasa’s BOG faillure
The 2020 edition of Battle of Giants in Fiji approaches its decisive moments, the group stage had finished and the four teams qualified for the semi-finals are already known – and the title holders Labasa are not among them. Despite counting on important players such as Siotame Kubu and Akeimi Ralulu, the current title holdersContinue reading “Akuila Mateisuva should not be blamed on Labasa’s BOG faillure”
