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”
Category Archives: Fiji
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”
Osea Vakatalesau debuts with a goal for Nadroga
After two years away from football, legendary forward Osea Vakatalesau is officially back! The 34-year-old striker made his official debut for Nadroga in the 4-0 win against Rakiraki this Sunday in the Vodafone Senior League – the second tier of Fijian football. Vakatalesau showed that he is still on fire as he opened the scoreboardContinue reading “Osea Vakatalesau debuts with a goal for Nadroga”
Osea Vakatalesau is cleared by Fiji FA to return to action
There are very good news for Fijian football fans and specially for the Nadroga fans: former Ba and Fiji international Osea Vakatalesau is finally free to return to action after facing a two-year ban. As recently mentioned by Oceania Football Center, Osea Vakatalesau was set to feature for Nadroga in Vodafone Senior League, but heContinue reading “Osea Vakatalesau is cleared by Fiji FA to return to action”
Fijian international Kishan Sami leaves Manukau’s match injured
Former Ba man and current Fijian international Kishan Sami was forced to leave the pitch at the 16th minute in the match of his side Manukau United against Birkenhead United in Auckland, New Zealand. Sami is playing his first season overseas in the NRFL Premier League – being a regular starter for the team coachedContinue reading “Fijian international Kishan Sami leaves Manukau’s match injured”
Labasa supporters raise petition against supposed ‘derogatory statements’ from local media
Recently, lots of supports from Labasa were very angry from statements from one particular commentator from local media towards its team and citizens – as they mention in a petition they recently raised against ‘derogatory statements’ from this commentator. In the petition created by an user called ‘Labasa Football Fan Club’ it is mentioned: “FBC’sContinue reading “Labasa supporters raise petition against supposed ‘derogatory statements’ from local media”
Fiji: Ba smashes Suva to climb to second place in Premier League table
In a special night for Ba’s top-striker Samuela Drudru, the Men in Black did not give a chance for Suva as they collected all points from a very important clash at Fiji FA Academy. Ba pulled ahead in the first half thanks to a penalty kick well-taken by the experienced Manasa Nawakula – his thirdContinue reading “Fiji: Ba smashes Suva to climb to second place in Premier League table”
Solomon Islands’ Michael Boso to rejoin Suva when borders restrictions are lifted
As recently reported, Solomon Islands international Michael Boso has joined Isabel United in Honiara to play the upcoming edition of the Telekom S-League back in his country. Although, a future deal is already granted for Boso as recently stated Suva FA in its official social media account: “Suva FA boss Ritesh Pratap has confirmed thatContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Michael Boso to rejoin Suva when borders restrictions are lifted”
Paulo Buke: training hard to get back to the Bula Boys
Paulo Buke recently departed from Ba to move back to his roots in Nadroga, the attacker talked to Oceania Football Center about his move and about his expecations in the future. Buke, that works as a police officer, moved to Nadroga due his work commitments, as he says: “I needed to move back to NadrogaContinue reading “Paulo Buke: training hard to get back to the Bula Boys”
