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”
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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”
Nawatu and Sivoki back to Lautoka for BOG
The 2020 Battle of the Giants kicks-off on Friday and the official squads were released by Fiji Football Association (FFA) on social media and the biggest news comes from Lautoka as Valerio Nawatu and Kolinio Sivoki are back to the team after returning from suspension. Nawatu is a 36-year-old forward that is back from suspensionContinue reading “Nawatu and Sivoki back to Lautoka for BOG”
Afonja Jibola to miss 2020 Battle of the Giants
Suva’s Afonja Jibola is ruled out of 2020 Battle of the Giants. The 28-year-old forward from Nigeria suffered a calf injury a few weeks ago and he is not in the squad for the upcoming tournament that kicks-off on Friday. His last match for the Capital City Boys was on July 19 in a 0-0Continue reading “Afonja Jibola to miss 2020 Battle of the Giants”
Players back from suspension in Fiji
Fiji Football Association (FFA) board announced that four players are back from suspension due to drug use. One of these players is Osea Vakatalesau who debuted with a goal for Nadroga in a 4-0 win against Rakiraki on this Sunday. The other three players who are back from suspension are Amani Makoe, Kini Madigi andContinue reading “Players back from suspension in Fiji”
Lautoka gives up on signing with Malakai Rakula
Currently stuck in Fiji due to border restrictions, Malakai Rakula spent some time training with Lautoka while the management of the Bluez tried to sign him. However it was reported by reliable sources that Lautoka gave up on trying to sign with Rakula. The 28-year-old midfielder left Ba to join Manukau United from New ZealandContinue reading “Lautoka gives up on signing with Malakai Rakula”
